Experience Bhutan’s Black Crane Festival, scenic valley walks and visits to dzongs and monasteries on a guided adventure that starts and ends in Kathmandu, travelling through Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey and Punakha.
  • Witness the crane dances at the Black Crane Festival.
  • Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery high above the Paro Valley.
  • Cross the Dochula Pass lined with 108 chortens and mountain views.
  • Visit Punakha Dzong between the Mo and Po Chhu rivers.
  • Walk through the Gangtey Valley's glacial landscapes and blue-pine forests.
  • See the giant Buddha at Kuensel Phodrang overlooking Thimphu Valley.
  • Visit historic Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's oldest fortress monastery.
  • Visit the Tachogang Lhakhang Iron Chain Bridge, Bhutan’s first bridge.
We spend 10 nights in locally owned hotels chosen for comfort, value and location, all with bathrooms and heaters. Meals at hotels and local restaurants are usually simple buffet-style, mixing Bhutanese, continental and Chinese dishes. Solo travellers can request private rooms for a supplement.