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Beyond the usual trail

Adventure, nature & local experiences

Experiences that connect you with Bhutan’s people, culture and natural beauty — added to any holiday.

Choose your experiences

Add a little of everything

All activities are coordinated around your itinerary, the season and local operating conditions.

Scenic Himalayan drives

Over Dochula, Pele La and Chele La, with tea stops, prayer flags and — on clear days — snow peaks on the horizon.

Traditional Bhutanese cuisine

Ema datshi, red rice, momos and buckwheat — and a farmhouse kitchen where you can join the cooking.

Village and cultural experiences

Farmhouse visits, archery grounds, butter-lamp offerings and time with the people who live here.

River rafting and outdoor activities

Gentle rafting on the Punakha rivers, hikes and picnics — subject to availability and conditions.

Local markets and handicrafts

The weekend market, textile weavers, painters and woodcarvers, and crafts to take home.

Monasteries, dzongs and heritage

From Tiger’s Nest and Punakha Dzong to quiet village temples and ruined fortresses.

Nature walks and day hikes

Forest trails to hilltop monasteries, valley walks and short ridge hikes.

Festivals

Masked dances and village celebrations through the year — timed into your trip when dates allow.

Festivals

Time your trip with a tshechu

Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Tell us when you can travel and we will check which festivals fall in your window.

Active journeys

For walkers and trekkers

10 Days · 9 Nights

Trekking & Adventure

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha

The classic high trail between Paro and Thimphu, past alpine lakes and the hilltop Jele Dzong, with nights at both Residencies.

8 Days · 7 Nights

Culture & Heritage

Thimphu · Punakha · Phobjikha · Paro

A relaxed week that adds the glacial Phobjikha valley and three nights at our own Punakha Residency.

8 Days · 7 Nights

Spiritual & Wellness

Thimphu · Punakha · Paro

Dawn kora with Thimphu’s elders, a cliffside hermitage and time with monks and nuns — a journey inward.

Send Inquiry & Get a Quotation

Plan your Bhutan journey

Whether you are planning a family holiday, a group tour, a corporate event or a long-term partnership, our team is ready to help. Tell us a little about your plans and we will reply with ideas and a personal quotation.

Our hospitality partners: Thimphu Residency · Punakha Residency