The Kingdon of Bhutan

                                                                        Bhutan

Nestled between India and Tibet, Bhutan, one of the world’s last remaining kingdoms, invites you to explore the richness of its heritage — from the subtropical plains in the south to the snow-capped, subalpine peaks of the Himalayas in the north.

With its lush green hills, dense forests, and towering summits that rise above 7,000 meters — including the majestic Jomolhari — Bhutan is a paradise for trekkers and nature lovers alike. The country has successfully preserved both its pristine environment and the authenticity of its Buddhist culture, which thrives in everyday Bhutanese life as well as in its serene monasteries.

Day 1:  Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotelDepending on your arrival time, you can take your first walk through the ancient streets of Kathmandu.

Accommodation: HotelMeals: Free

Day 2: Flight to Paro (2280 m)In the morning, you will head to the airport for your flight to Paro. Exceptional aerial views of the entire Himalayan range: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Chomolhari! Check in at the hotel and begin your visit of Paro: Tazong (converted into a museum) and Dzong.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3: Taktsang Hermitage - ParoA day at Taktsang Hermitage, "the Tiger's Nest." Lunch on-site and return to Paro. On the way back, visit Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest Bhutanese temples, dating back to the 7th century.2 to 3 hours walkElevation gain: 700 mElevation loss: 700 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 4:  Paro - Thimphu - Punakha (1300 m)Drive to Thimphu (2 h), the capital of Bhutan. Lunch in Thimphu, then continue to Punakha, passing a mountain pass from where, in clear weather, you can see the entire Himalayan range. Visit a nunnery. 

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 5: Punakha Dzong - Chime Lhakhang. In the morning, visit the Punakha Dzong. Countryside walk to a small temple amid the fields downstream from the Dzong. After lunch, proceed to the Chimé Lhakang Monastery, a small temple located on a hill overlooking the river. This small, newly restored monastic ensemble was founded in the 16th century by the famous yogi Drukpa Künleg, whose instructive and often risqué stories are still part of Bhutanese religious and popular heritage. It is still an important pilgrimage site today for women who cannot have children. 

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 6: Pele La Pass (3350 m) - Tongsa (2316 m). Long drive through dense rhododendron forests of the Black Hills, which separate western Bhutan from central Bhutan via the Pele Pass (3350 m), taking you to Tongsa, whose Dzong appears impressively around a bend in the road. In the afternoon, visit the Tongsa Dzong and the new museum recently opened in the watchtower (Tadzong).

Accommodation: Overnight stay and dinner in a Guest House.

Day 7:  Tongsa - Tharpaling (3800 m) -  BumthangLeaving Tongsa, you have a beautiful view of the village roofs and the Dzong before crossing the Yuton La Pass (3400 m) to reach the Chumey Valley. You leave the main road at the village of Samtenling and visit the newly restored Buli Temple. Then, along a trail through a pine forest, you reach the Tharpaling Monastery (3600 m), one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan (14th century), belonging to the Nyingmapa School (School of the Ancients). You then hike for 3 hours (45 minutes uphill) to reach the Bumthang Valley. Overnight in a guesthouse in Bumthang.If the group consists of 8 participants, we can exceptionally stay in the guesthouse attached to the Tharpaling Monastery. In this case, the hike to Bumthang will take place the following morning. 

3 hours of walking; Ascent: 100 m; Descent: 1100 m.

Accommodation: Guest house 

Day 8: Hike in Bhumthang (2800 m). You hike in one of the most beautiful valleys of Bhutan, known for its numerous monasteries and lovely slate-roofed houses. Visit to Jakar Dzong. 3 hours of walking

Accommodation: Guesthouse in Bhumthang

Day 9: Bhumthang.Walk (2 hours) in the Bhumthang valley. Visit to Kurjé Lhakhang, an impressive monastic complex built on the cave where Padmasambhava is said to have meditated and left his footprints, then visit to Thamshing founded in the 15th century by Pema Lingpa, whose frescoes are considered the oldest in Bhutan, and to Jambay Lhakhang, regarded as the oldest temple in Bhutan built in the 7th century. 2 hours of walking

Accommodation: Hotel in Bhumthang 

Day 10: FestivalDay dedicated to a village festival in Bhutan, to be scheduled into the program according to festival dates.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 11: Gangtey Valley (2800 m) Drive to Gangtey, a small peaceful town built around the Nyingmapa (Ancient) monastery, which is unique for being a monastery of lay meditators who wear robes but live in the surrounding houses. In the valley, you may spot black-necked cranes migrating from Tibet during winter.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 12: Visit Thimphu (2320 m)In the morning, drive towards Thimphu (4/5 h). Lunch on site and in the afternoon, visit Tashichho Dzong, the national museum located in the eight floors of the Dzong tower that overlooks the Dzong.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 13: Flight to KathmanduIn the morning, transfer to Paro airport (2 h) and fly to Kathmandu (1:15 h). Free time in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel Meals not included

Day 14: End of the trip 

Notes on the trip: 

The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; unforeseen events are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its course. Depending on weather and operational conditions, your supervisory team reserves the right to modify this itinerary to best ensure the smooth running of the trip and your safety. For safety reasons, the supervisors and organizers also reserve the right to interrupt your participation if your technical level and/or physical condition do not meet the required standards. Under no circumstances will such an interruption entitle you to a refund or compensation.