Custom Bhutan

• Discover the tranquility and sense of wonder that permeate this tiny nation rich in spirit and culture.
• Attend a sacred masked dance performed at a Tsechu, one of Bhutan’s resplendent Buddhist festivals.
• Walk beneath the white heights of the Himalayas on a trek through Bhutan’s pristine backcountry.

Bhutan, “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” is a small Himalayan kingdom unlike any place on earth. For one, it measures quality of life in terms of Gross National Happiness. The king of Bhutan coined the term to reflect his country’s emphasis on the quality of human life, rather than on material values. Bhutan is uniquely motivated to preserve its Buddhist culture and pristine natural environment, and you won’t find urban sprawl, polluted air or a barrage of western media within its borders. You won’t even find traffic lights in its capital city. What you will find is a sacred spirit that infuses the Bhutanese people and the natural realm in which they dwell. From its subtropical plains to the heights of its Himalayan peaks, Bhutan will simply enchant you.

Location of Adventure

Bhutan

Accommodations
Our specially selected accommodations are chosen for their authenticity and convenience and range from traditional Bhutanese guesthouses powered by generators and heated by wood burning stoves to beautiful, modern hotels. All have private facilities.

Included

All accommodations, all meals, all hotel and airport transfers and all ground transportation, services of a Expedition Leader and/or local English speaking guides, permits as required, guided sightseeing and admission fees as per the itinerary. On trekking trips: tents and trekking support staff including porters.

Not Included

Travel to the start and end point of trip, gratuities, passport and visa fees, items of personal nature (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, bar bills, etc.), airport and government taxes (if applicable), travel insurance.

Physical Requirements

Level of rating: Moderate

These trips are leisurely overland trip with several days of driving and walks that may be 3-4 hours in length and involve climbing steep stairs in monasteries. Elevation will vary from 40 feet (Bangko) to 7,710 feet (Thimpu).

Getting There & Getting Home

The best way to fly into Bhutan is from Bangkok (Thailand), New Delhi (India) or Kathmandu (Nepal).

Call us to help you with flight itinerary suggestions.

When to Go

Bhutan’s busy festival calendar means you can visit most any time of year to witness one of these colorful spectacles. Trekking is best from April to May, and from late September through November. Winter is a fine time for birdwatching in the southern lowlands. Bhutan offers a mix at all times of superb nature, culture and architecture; the possibilities are limited only by your time and imagination.



The Festivals of Bhutan
Watch masked dancers perform elaborate rituals of musical drama at Bhutan’s famous sacred festivals. The color, energy and spirit of these celebrations are a wonder to behold.

Ancient Kingdoms of the Himalayas

Centuries of history and culture converge among the highest mountains on earth. Discover the wonders of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet on this single consummate odyssey.

2012 Sample Itineraries & Fees

These are sample itineraires designed for your reference. You may choose a trip that suits your needs in terms of length and time of year for travel. The options and combinations are many. Call our Asia360 specialists and we will help you create an unsurpassed travel experience

6-Day Essential Bhutan

Consider this trip as an extension.
2012 Fees From $2,295

Day 1: Arrive in Paro, Bhutan; drive to Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing

Day 3: Drive to Wangdiphodrang; visit Punakha dzong

Day 4: Return to Paro

Day 5: Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Day 6: Depart Bhutan

15-Day Classic Chomolhari Trek

2012 Fees From $5,695

Day 1: Arrive in Paro, Bhutan

Day 2: Paro sightseeing

Day 3: Shana / begin trek

Day 4: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha

Days 5-11: On trek

Day 12: Trek to Thimphu

Day 13: Day trip to Punakha and Wangdi monasteries

Day 14: Thimphu sightseeing; drive to Paro

Day 15: Depart Bhutan

11-Day Bhutan Bird Watching

2012 Fees From $4,195

Day 1:Arrive in Paro, Bhutan; drive to Thimphu

Days 2-3: Thimphu sightseeing

Days 4-5: Gangtey / Phobjikha / black crane viewing

Days 6-7: Tashithang/ bird-watching hikes in the area

Days 8: Dochu La Pass / birding walk

Day 9: Drive to Paro

Day 10: Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Day 11: Depart Bhutan

16-Day Sikkim and Bhutan with Delhi

2012 Fees From $5,295

Plus internal flights Delhi-Bagdogra, Kathmandu-Paro-Delhi $1,295

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi, India

Day 2: Delhi sightseeing

Day 3: Fly to Bagdogra (Nepal) / drive to Darjeeling

Day 4: Darjeeling sightseeing / tea plantation

Day 5: Drive to Gangtok / visit Rumtek Monastery

Day 6: Phodang and Labrang monasteries

Day 7: Drive to to Kalimpong / visit Dorpin Monastery

Day 8: Kalimpong

Day 9: Drive to Bhutan border; cross at Phuntsholing

Day 10: Drive to Thimphu

Day 11: Thimphu sightseeing

Day 12: Doshu La Pass / Punakha Dzong

Day 13: Drive to Paro

Day 14: Hike to Taktsang Monastery

Day 15: Fly to Delhi

Day 16: Depart India

Deposit: 25% of fee (non-refundable)

Estimated prices are based on two travelers only

Your trip will be customized to meet your needs and will be priced according to length of trip, hotels chosen and time of year. Our Adventure Specialists will assist you in choosing the trip that best meets your desires.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars.