Bhutan
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.
- Complete bike traverse of Bhutan the land of the Thunder Dragon
- Challenging climbs, endless descents, the perfect cycling holiday
- The monasteries at Punakha, Tongsa, Gantey and Jakar
- Meet Bhutan`s colourful people by bike
- One of the best cycle touring holidays in the world
Bhutan's Chomolhari Trek and the Thimpu Festival
Bhutan, Trek & Walk, 14 days - from $4,095 (land only)
- Trekking in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
- The picturesque Tsho Phu lakes
- Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake
- Taktsang Monastery - the Tigers Nest
- The spectacular Thimpu Festival
Bumthang Festival Trek and the Black-Necked Cranes
Bhutan, Discovery, 12 days - from $3,620 (land only)
- The complete Bhutan holiday experience
- Excellent and easy-paced 3-day trek in the Bumthang Valley
- The spectacular festival at Ngang Lakhang
- View the rare Black-Necked Cranes in the tranquil Phobjikha Valley
- A journey to the heart of the Bhutanese Kingdom
Bumthang Trek and the Black-Necked Cranes
Bhutan & Nepal, Discovery, 12 days - from $3,620 (land only)
- The complete Bhutan holiday experience
- Excellent and easy-paced 3-day trek in the Bumthang Valley
- The incredible Takstang Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- View the rare Black-Necked Cranes in the tranquil Phobjikha Valley
- A journey to the heart of the Bhutanese Kingdom
Chomolhari and the Bonte La - Classic Bhutan Trek
Bhutan & Nepal, Trek & Walk, 12 days - from $3,785 (land only)
- Trekking in the `Land of the Thunder Dragon`
- Chomolhari basecamp and views of the Jitchu Drake
- Trek past the picturesque Tsho Phu lakes and cross the Bronte La
- Taktsang Monastery - the `Tiger`s Nest`
- One of the best short hiking holidays in Bhutan
- Adventure trekking in the Eastern Himalaya in India and Bhutan
- A combination of the Singalila Ridge and Chomolhari treks
- Charming hotels in Darjeeling and Kalimpong
- Bhutan`s mystical Paro Valley
- Great views of Everest, Makalu, Kangchenjunga, and Chomolhari
- Cultural highlights and a splendid 5-day trek
- Bhutan`s finest short trek
- Idyllic lakeside camps
- Breathtaking views of Chomolhari
- Trek in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
- Cultural highlights and a splendid 5-day trek
- Bhutan`s finest short trek
- Idyllic lakeside camps
- The spectacular Thimpu Festival
- Trek in the Land of the Thunder Dragon
- Cultural highlights and a splendid 5-day trek
- Bhutan`s finest short trek
- Idyllic lakeside camps
- Spectacular Paro Festival
- A fantastic adventure trekking holiday in Bhutan
- Bhutan`s toughest trekking holiday
- High and wild trekking across 5000 metre passes
- Unclimbed Gangkar Puensum
- Punakha and Thimpu dzongs
- `Explore More` - the finest adventure holidays on the planet
