Travel through western Bhutan, timed to experience the Thimphu Festival at its heart
  • Witness sacred masked dances and prayer rituals at Thimphu Festival.
  • Hike to Taktsang, the clifftop Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
  • Drive over Dochula Pass, ringed by 108 hillside chortens.
  • Walk through the quiet Gangtey Valley’s glacial landscapes.
  • Explore Punakha Dzong, the riverside fortress of Bhutan’s former capital.
  • Visit Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan’s oldest fortress in Thimphu.
  • Walk across Tachogang’s 600-year-old Iron Chain Bridge.
  • Visit Rinpung Dzong, Paro’s imposing riverside fortress-monastery.
We stay 10 nights in locally owned, well-located hotels offering good value and comfort, all with private bathrooms and heaters. Meals are included at hotels and local restaurants, typically simple buffet-style with Bhutanese, continental and Chinese options. Private rooms are available for a supplement; extra hotel nights can be arranged.