Explore Bhutan’s valleys, dzongs, and sacred monasteries on a National Geographic Journeys small-group adventure featuring hikes, cultural encounters, and scenic road travel.
  • Cross Dochu La Pass, gazing at Himalayan peaks and prayer flags.
  • Visit Punakha Dzong at the Mo and Pho Chu confluence.
  • Visit the Black-Necked Crane Centre in Phobjikha Valley.
  • Explore Haa Valley’s Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo temples.
  • Hike through pines to cliff-hugging Kila Goempa nunnery.
  • Witness the gilded Buddha Dordenma overlooking Thimphu Valley.
  • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
  • Hike to Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger’s Nest, above Paro.
Stay in a selection of hotels, lodges, and guest houses that offer quaint, local charm and traditional architecture. Properties are often in rural areas or outside town centres, with services that may be less familiar. Electricity, Wi-Fi, and water can be sporadic, and some locations use wood stoves.