The World’s Last Shangri La

Bhutan Private Journey

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Ethereal fortress-monasteries, red-robed monks, and a thriving Buddhist culture await in Bhutan, a Himalayan kingdom that few outsiders are privileged to explore. Our lodge-based journey features hikes to traditional villages and an unforgettable experience of a sacred land and its people.

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Itinerary-in-Brief

Days 1-2
Thimphu Valley

Bhutan possesses one of the most carefully preserved cultures in the world and a stunning Himalayan setting. Spirituality permeates every aspect of daily life, traditional festivals are living manifestations of a national faith, and the king decrees “Gross National Happiness” as the standard by which to measure the country’s wealth. In this mystical and mountainous land of demons and deities, explore the serene retreat of Tango Monastery, a Buddhist college with views of the valley and a beautiful inner courtyard painted in bright colors, and enjoy an afternoon hike through riverside villages of traditional architecture, with a picnic lunch. Overnights in Thimphu (7,600'), the tiny capital.

Days 3-5
Punakha and Wangdi

A spectacular journey across the Dochu La Pass, with its summit shrines festooned with fluttering prayer flags, brings you to the Punakha Valley. Hike forested riverside trails and explore the magnificent Punakha Dzong, 17th century seat of Bhutan’s kings. Hike to the fascinating Chimi Lhakhang temple, dedicated to Bhutan’s maverick saint, Lama Drupka Kinley, and visit the little town of Wangdi, with its ancient fortress-dzong perched above a river.

Days 6-7
Haa Valley

Pristine Haa, ancestral home of Bhutan’s Queen Mother and long closed to outsiders, is dotted with fields of millet, barley, and potatoes and full of ancient shrines. Hike to serene hamlets and remote monasteries below mountain peaks, including Chundo Gompa, dedicated to the chief protector-deity of the valley.

Days 8-9
Paro and Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest

Chomolhari, Bhutan’s divine mountain, rises above lush rice terraces and apple orchards in the green Paro Valley. Your fitting grand finale hike brings you up to the revered cliff-hermitage of Taktsang for a bird’s-eye view over this glorious valley.

Day 10
Depart

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Tour Costs

$3595 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $385
Uma Paro Hotel Upgrade (Paro): $525 to $745 per person, based on room category and season
Bangkok/Paro Round-Trip Airfare: from $860 (subject to change)
Groups of 5 or more: Call for details

*Prices valid through 2008
Includes all land transportation and private guides throughout

When to Go

Due to the very limited availability of flights, guides and accommodations, we strongly recommend that you request your dates 6-12 months in advance, but we are happy to check closer dates as well.

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