PARO & THIMPHU - 5 DAYS
Departing every Thursday from Kathmandu Tour
 An excellent option for those with only limited time, this tour takes you by air from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan's second largest town set in an exquisite valley beneath the majestic Paro Dzong(fort). Here you will visit the Dzong itself, the monastic and administrative heart of the areas, as well as the famed Tiger's Nest Monastery-Taktsang. Then it is on to Thimphu, Bhutan's tiny capital nestled in a broad, beautiful valley about 2 hours drive from Paro. Here you will visit the great Tashichodzong, the seat of Government in Bhutan. This magnificent building was erected without use of a single metal nail or support. You will also have a chance to buy some of Bhutan's famous weaving here in the Handicraft Center and have time to wander around this unique town and take in the atmosphere of this extraordinary Himalayan Kingdom. You then head back to Paro for the flight to Kathmandu.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: In Paro
Day 03: Drive to Thimphu
Day 04: Drive to Paro
Day 05: Fly to Kathmandu
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PUNAKHA - 8 DAYS - TOUR
 This trip is as for our "Paro & Thimpo - 5 Days" tour with the addition of a journey from Thimphu to Punakha-the old capital of Bhutan and where the Je Khenpo(spiritual leader of Bhutan) still resides. From Thimphu you head north - east to cross the Dochu La pass which offers wonderful views of the many unnamed and unclimbed peaks of the Bhutan Himalaya. Then you descend to Punakha, a small, quite town which is much warmer then Thimphu since it is at only 1300 meters. You will visit the old Dzong then have time to wander around and soak up the sight in this pristine pocket of old Bhutan. You then return to Thimphu and Paro before flying to Kathmandu.
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Fly to Paro
Day 02 : In Paro
Day 03 : Drive to Thimphu
Day 04 : Drive to Punakha
Day 05 : In Punakha
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THIMPU & BUMTHANG - 8 DAYS
 Bumthang is a serene and picturesque valley in central Bhutan that is relatively unknown to foreign travelers and yet is one of the most beautiful regions in the Himalaya. The drive from Thimphu to Bumthang, past the great Dzongs(monastery forts) of Wangdiphodrang and Tongsa, is one of the highlights of this tour. The valley of Bumthang is wide and lush and is the hearts of Bhutan's exquisite handicraft industry. Bumthang weaving is known worldwide and few can resist the temptation to purchase atleast one piece. There is ample opportunity for day walks within the valley or you can simply relax at the lodge and absorb the atmosphere. The Bhutanese are wonderful hosts and will happily assist with arranging various activities. Spectacular mountain scenery, remote and dramatic monasteries and pristine Himalayan culture-this tour offers all.
ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu
Day 03 : Drive to Bumthang
Day 04-08 : In Bumthang
Day 09 : Drive to Thimphu
Day 10 : Drive to Paro
Day 11 : Depart Paro
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THIMPU & DRUK PATH TREK 14 DAYS TRIP - MODERATE
 For those who want to trek in Bhutan but who are on a tight schedule this is an excellent choice. Flying in to Paro, a day is spent exploring the valley with visit to the great Paro Dzong and the Tiger's Nest Monastery. You then drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital, where the trek begins. This is a classic walk along high, windy ridges, past ruined forts which long ago guarded against Tibetan invasion and through untouched Himalayan valleys to finally emerge high above the Paro Valley. A rest day in Paro provides time to relax and take in more of this unique kingdom.
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 : Fly to Paro
Day 03 : In Paro
Day 04 : Drive to Thimphu
Day 05 : In Thimphu
Day 06 : Commence trek
Day 10 : Trek concludes and arrive Paro
Day 11 : In Paro
Day 12 : Fly Kathmandu
Day 13 : In Katmandu
Day 14 : Trip concludes
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DISCOVER BHUTAN ( West to East Traverse) 14 DAY TRIP - TOUR
 Visitors to Bhutan are few enough, but those who have the chance to venture right across the kingdom to its little known eastern region are privileges indeed. The tour commences in Paro, that most picturesque valley in western Bhutan where time is spent visiting the famed Paro Dzong and the Tiger's Nest Monastery perched high on cliffs above the upper reaches of the valley. From here you head north to Thimphu, the tiny capital of Bhutan and then on along the one road which heads east. You will pass the great dzongs of Wangdiphodrang and Tongsa built on steep cliffs above the villages. The deeply forested terrain begins to widen out into broad, beautiful valleys as you head into Bumthang in central Bhutan and on to Mongar, crossing you highest pass, the Thumshing La (3800m).
Continuing further east the scenery begins to change from conifer and deciduous forests to semitropical vegetation as the altitude drops to around 1800 meters. Finally you reach Tashigang, Bhutan's second largest town. The fantastic Tashigang Dzong, which was built in 1680-94, towers over this lush valley. This fort has proved impregnable, being surrounded by a river and ravines on three sides and a high mountain to the north. The people of this region are renowned for their exquisite textile and handicrafts. After a couple of days here exploring the town and soaking up the atmosphere you drive on to Gauhati (Assam) for the return flight. This remarkable tour gives you the chance to see a cross section of Bhutan, with its rich cultures and varied scenery.
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Paro
Day 02 : In Paro
Day 03 : Commence tour
Day 14 : Tour concludes
Day 15 : Drive to Gauhati and depart
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 This is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoilt trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.The trip begins in Paro, gateway to Bhutan and set in a wide valley dotted with traditional dwellings and terraced farms, watched over by the great Paro Dzong (monastery Fort). From here you head up valley where the trek begins. You will follow the waters of the Paro chu river up through forests of pine and juniper and into high alpine meadows for stunning views of Mt. Chomolhari (7316m) and Jichu Drake (6797m). This is wild country and its quite possible that you will see the rare blue sheep or bharal. From here the trek heads north-east to the village of Lingshi (3800m). The Lingshi Dzong is over 600 years old. It was built by a Lama for purely monastic purposes but due to its strategic position it soon became one of the strong holds against invading Tibetan armies.
From Lingshi you then head down along ancient trails and through un-touched forests to reach Thimphu, Bhutan's tiny capital and the concluding point for the trek. There will be time here to see the sights, notably to massive and imposing Tashichho Dzong. Bhutan's seat of power. Then you will return to Paro where the trip concludes.
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Paro
Day 02 : In Paro
Day 03 : Commence trek
Day 09 : Trek ends in Thimphu
Day 10 : In Thimphu
Day 11 : Return to Paro
Day 12 : Trip concludes
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CHOMOLHARY LAYA TREK 18 DAY TRIP - MODERATE
Those with a little more time may like to consider this trek which goes beyond Lingshi and into the remote Laya region of western Bhutan. This itinerary is the same as the Chomolhari Trek but from Lingshi you continue on through Chebisa and Robluthang, across three passes-the Gobu La (4350m), the Jari La (4600m) and the Singe La (4900m) -and down into Laya. This walk is particularly fascinating as you are crossing the lush summer grazing lands of the Bhutanese nomads and you are sometimes invited into their tents to share some Tibetan tea.
The small village of Laya is home to two highly revered monasteries. The women of this region wear distinctive hats woven from rattan, now so often associated with the image of Bhutan. Though remote, the Laya region is known for its hospitality and your time here will be delightful.
You then begin the long descent through picturesque valleys, across wild mountain rivers and past numerous waterfalls before reaching farmlands and more substantial villages. You eventually reach the main highway (Bhutan's one and only road!) where you are met and return to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.
The Chomolhari Trek is an exceptional trek in itself and to be able to also spend time in Laya is an unforgettable bonus.
ITINERARY Day 01 : Arrive Paro
Day 02 : In Paro
Day 03 : Commence Trek
Day 16 : Trek Concludes
Day 17 : Return to Thimphu
Day 18 : Drive to Paro for departure/trip concludes
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SNOWMAN TREK 29 DAY TRIP - STRENUOUS
 One of the world's difficult treks into one of the wildest and most remote regions of the Himalaya, this trek offers you the opportunity to enter a land seen only by local yak herders and some explorers of old trying to make their way into Tibet.
From Kathmandu you fly into the picturesque valley of Paro, a traditional village watched over by a medieval fort. From here the trail begins, your ultimate goal being the remote district of Lunana in the mountains of northern Bhutan. The trek is strenuous, crossing eleven passes, three of which are over 5000m, but the areas through which you walk are of extraordinary beauty. Beneath the great peak of Chomolhari (7314m) the trail takes you into the Lingshi region of Bhutan, and then into Laya- famed for its wildlife, including the blue sheep and the takin. From here the pass crossings begin, providing excellent training for the 5000 meters ones to come in Lunana.
The scenery grows more wild and barren and settlements are few and far between as you enter the Lunana district, an untamed region bordering Tibet where most of the Himalayan peaks towering to the north are unnamed and unclaimed. After the last major pass you reach Umtso Lake, highly revered by the Buddhist population of Bhutan. You complete the trek with a south-west descent to the road where a bus will return you to Thimphu, the tiny capital ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrive Paro
Day 02 : In Paro
Day 03 : Commence trek
Day 26 : Trek concludes/return to Thimphu
Day 27 : In Thimphu
Day 28 : In Thimphu
Day 29 : Drive Paro/trip concludes
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