Sandwiched between mighty neighbours - China to the north and India to the south, Bhutan is a tiny independent country about the same size and shape as Switzerland. Himalayan peaks line the northern edge of the territory and these include Chomolhari (7313m / 23,993ft) and the unclimbed Gangkar Puensum (7540m / 24,737ft). This fairytale kingdom, ruled by the youngest monarch in the world, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, has few towns and a population estimated to be under one million people, almost all of whom are dependent on growing their own food. Mountains, forest, deep valleys, traditional costume and white-painted fortress-monasteries known as 'dzongs' are characteristic of the country, as are the outrageous Buddhist festivals or 'tsechus' which are held at each of the dzongs throughout the year. Amongst the superb trekking holidays that make the most of Bhutan's spectacular landscape are the short and sweet Druk Path trek, from Paro to Thimpu, and the breathless High Passes of Lunana itinerary, a 4-week adventure on scant trails that ranks amongst the world's toughest treks. Bhutan's single road, cutting across the grain of the country from west to east, provides one of the world's great mountain bike journeys.
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Trip summary
- Cultural highlights and a splendid 5-day trek
- Bhutan's finest short trek
- Idyllic lakeside camps
- The spectacular Thimpu Festival
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Trip summary
- Inspirational trekking in the Eastern Himalaya
- Cross the 4900 metre Shinge La
- The charming people of Laya
- Descent of the Punakha Gorge
- Visit the spectacular Thimpu Festival
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Trip summary
- Experience the unique semi-nomadic Brokpa culture
- A brand-new trekking holiday in eastern Bhutan
- Trek through the world's only 'yeti' reserve
- Trekking across the Nyuksang La
- Enter Bhutan through the back door of Assam
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Trip summary
- Bhutan`s toughest trekking holiday
- High and wild trekking across 5000 metre passes
- Unclimbed Gangkar Puensum
- Punakha and Thimpu dzongs
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