Experience the most colorful and dramatic events of Bhutanese culture at the famous Tsechus. You will join an expert Bhutanese guide for a guided visit of the villages, valleys, historic sites and spectacular dzongs. This trip offers an intimate view of life in Bhutan from the religion to home life. Bhutan’s dzongs and monasteries are astounding architectural monuments. We will try to facilitate your access to some of the most amazing of these sacred places. You will meet Bhutanese in all walks of life and join in celebrations as a most welcome guest. Request the Trip Review written by Journeys Director Will Weber about the 2001 trip.

During this 6 day Bhutan Tour, you will visit Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdiphodrang. In Thimphu, you will visit the Zulikha Nunnery, Takin reserve, Changangkha lhakhang, and the folk heritage museum.

During this 7 day Bhutan Tour, you will visit Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. The highlights of sightseeing are as follows: Paro sightseeing: Paro Rinpong Dzong (fortress), National Museum (watch tower), Kyichu Lhakhang (oldest monastery) and Drugyal Dzong (victory fortress). Thimphu sightseeing: King's Memorial Chorten (Monument), Chang Gangkha Monastery (one of the oldest monastery in the valley), National Zoo (contains national animal Takin), National Library (collections of holy scripts), Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school), National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Traditional Paper Factory (made from Daphne plant), Simtokha Dzong (the oldest fortress in the kingdom) and Majestic Tashicho Dzong (Thimphu fortress).

During this 11 day Bhutan Tour, you will visit Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bumthang and Wangduephodrang. You will tour the beautiful region and visit sights including the following: Thimphu sightseeing: King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the Takin. From there you will visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school). Bumthang sightseeing: Jakar Dzong, the administrative center of the valley; the Udee woodcarving factory in Jakar; Jambey Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan; and Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places, Tamshing Lhakhang, which houses interesting religious Buddhist paintings and Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake).

This trek of Phobjikha valley at 3000m is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan. It is the chosen home of the rare Black-necked cranes who migrate here in winter from Tibetan plateau. Also the valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and the Gangtey Gompa monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the black mountains. The moderate trek visits the village of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through meadows and fields, then forests of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons. It is one of the finest low level treks in Bhutan.

Picturesque farmland, alpine pasture, impressive peaks and numerous isolated Dzongs providing a great deal of cultural interests. Spectacular camp site, beneath some of Bhutan’s most impressive peaks, of which the most notable are Jhumolhari and Jichu Drake, are also the features of this trekking route. Numerous isolated Dzongs and scattered settlements, including the outlandish vallage of Laya, provide a great deal of cultural interest enroute.