Witness the Paro Festival, explore dzongs and valleys from Thimphu to Gangtey and Punakha, and hike to Tiger’s Nest on a Bhutan adventure that starts and ends in Kathmandu.
  • Witness sacred masked dances at the Paro Festival.
  • Hike to Taktsang, the cliffside Tiger’s Nest monastery.
  • Cross Dochula Pass with 108 chortens and Himalayan views.
  • Explore Punakha Dzong between the Mo and Po Chhu rivers.
  • Walk through the tranquil Gangtey (Phobjikha) glacial valley.
  • Visit Rinpung Dzong, Paro’s fortress-monastery.
  • Cross the ancient Iron Chain Bridge at Tachogang Lhakhang.
  • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, said to be Bhutan’s oldest temple.
We spend 10 nights in comfortable hotels, all with private bathrooms and heaters. Meals are included at the hotels and local restaurants, usually served buffet-style, offering simple Bhutanese, continental and Chinese dishes. Accommodation is locally owned where possible and selected for good value and convenient locations.