Ultimate Bhutan

This captivating journey is the perfect introduction to this delightful Kingdom on the ‘roof of the world’, from its diverse and beautiful landscape, to its exquisite monasteries and its carefully preserved traditions.

After a spectacular flight across the Himalaya to Paro, a peaceful farming community in western Bhutan, you travel east through the central valleys and mountains to Punakha, Wangdiphodrang and Trongsa, each boasting an impressive dzong, or fortified monastery. 

You continue to Bumthang, Bhutan’s most sacred valley with its myriad dzongs, gompas and temples, and a way of life largely unchanged for centuries. You return to Paro via the stunningly beautiful Phobjika Valley, winter refuge of the endangered black-necked crane, and the capital Thimphu, where the Royal troupe will entertain you with a spectacular display of Bhutanese dance, the perfect finale to a magical journey.

Sample itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London.  Days 2/3: Arrive Kathmandu. At leisure. Overnights Summit Hotel.  Days 4/5: Fly to Paro. City sightseeing. Overnights Druk Hotel.  Day 6: Drive to Mendeygang. Excursion to Punakha Dzong. Overnight local hotel.  Day 7: Drive to Trongsa via Wangdiphodrang. Overnight Norling Hotel.  Days 8/9: Drive to Bumthang Valley. Overnights Jakar Village Lodge.  Day 10: Drive to Gangtey. Overnight local guest house.  Days 11/12: Drive to Thimphu. City sightseeing. Overnights Druk Hotel.  Day 13: Drive to Paro. Overnight Druk Hotel.  Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu. Overnight Summit Hotel.  Day 15: Fly to London.