Bhutan

	Enroute to Lingxhi in Bhutan. Photo by Kathy Hasegawa.

Bhutan has only slowly opened to tourism starting in the 1970’s; but instead of a harried rising of the floodgates, the visitor flow is maintained at a trickle. This limits the impact tourists have on the environment and culture. The result is an almost exclusive personal experience in a land that makes you feel like you’re the first outsider to arrive.

The Bhutanese national religion, the Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism, fosters a reverence for the land and its well-being. This sense of peace can be seen in the Bhutanese people. In fact, the prime minister, instituted the Gross National Happiness Index to measure the success of the economy. With this pleasant aura surrounding you, trek through their gorgeous Himalayas, search for rare and unusual wildlife such as snow leopards, takin, and golden langur. Enjoy one of the few remaining tour destinations without crowds!

The best months to visit Bhutan are March through May and September through November. For treks to elevations over 12,000 ft., April through May and late September through October are the best months.

We offer small groups and regular departure dates. Check out our sample tours and treks:

Privately-Guided Cultural Tours

Bhutan cultural tours offer an excellent insight into the unique way of life, religion, and government that uses a Gross National Happiness Index to measure its success rather than a Gross National Product. Check out our sample itineraries:

• Highlights of Bhutan - 5 days/4 nights
• Treasures of Bhutan - 8 days/7 nights
• Bhutan Explorer - 12 days/11 nights

NEW! Visit Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, three of the most exotic and unique countries in the world:

• Hopping the Himalayas - 14 days/13 nights

We can also extend your trip in India , Nepal or Thailand. Please contact us for more information.

Bhutan Treks

Trekking in Bhutan gives you an opportunity to experience a culture and landscape that has remained relatively untouched by outside human influence. Note, these are not fixed-departure-date treks. We can arrange them for any date for your group. Check out our sample treks:

• Gangtey Trek - 8 days/7 nights
• Paro to Thimpu Trek - 10 days/9 nights
• Chomolhari Trek - 12 days/11 nights
• Laya Gasa Trek - 20 days/19 nights

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