Bhutan, nestling in the heart of the great Himalaya, has for centuries remained aloof from the rest of the world. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerised: the environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture awesome and the people hospitable and charming.

The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'. Existing archives trace Bhutanese history back to AD 450, although many of the intervening events remain a mystery. Guru Rinpoche is believed to have brought Mahayana Buddhism to Bhutan from Tibet in the eighth century. Bhutan, which first became a coherent political entity around the 17th century, has never been conquered or ruled by another foreign power.

The Kingdom of Bhutan has adopted a very cautious approach to tourism in an effort to avoid the negative impact of tourism on the country’s culture and environment. All tourists must travel on a pre-planned, pre-paid, guided package tour through one of the 120 registered tour operators in Bhutan or their counterparts abroad. The rate is fixed and controlled by the government. There are still plenty of trekkers wanting to explore the breathtaking terrain of this astonishing country: the world's last Buddhist kingdom. The Royal Government of Bhutan adheres strongly to a policy of low-impact/volume, high-value tourism. The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable. The number of tourists visiting Bhutan is also regulated to a manageable level because of the lack of infrastructure.
 

BHUTAN TOURS AND TREKKING		Trip Grades	Trip Days:	Trip Prices:
TOURS PROGRAMS
	Bhutan Cultural Tours Tourism in Bhutan was open since 1974. Bhutan remains one of the most exclusive tourist More Information...	Easy	6	From USD 925
	Bhutan Highlight Tours Places to visit in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha & Wangduephodrang: Ta Dzong (National Museums), Rimpong Dzong, More Information..	Easy	6	From USD 925
	Bhutan Orchid Tours The tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan nestled in the Himalayas has managed to preserve its unique identity, and maintain More Information	Easy	11	From USD 1850
	Bhutan Package Tours Places to visit in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangduephodrang & Gangtey Valley: Ta Dzong (National Museums), Rimpong Dzong, Drugyel Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, More Information...	Easy	7	From USD 1110
	Bhutan Short Tours Places to visit in Paro & Thimphu: Ta Dzong (National Museums), Rimpong Dzong, Drugyel Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, Takstang (Tiger Nest), National Memorial More Information...	Easy	4	From USD 555
	Bhutan Tours Places to visit in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangduephodrang, Gangtey Valley & Trongsa: Ta Dzong (National Museums), Rimpong Dzong, Drugyel Dzong, Kichu More Information...	Easy	9	From USD 1480
	Bhutan West & East Tours Few westerners visit Bhutan's central Bumthang district with its four sacred valleys. Fewer still venture to far eastern Bhutan with its distinctive peoples, culture More Information...	Moderate	15	From USD 2550
	TREKKING PROGRAMS
	Beautiful Gasa Trekking Bhutan This is a moderate trek, which includes 5 days of sightseeing in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the surrounding valleys. Highest altitude on this trek More Information...	Easy	10	From USD 1850
	Bhutan Bird Watch Trek Bhutan Bhutan has a total land area of 46,500 square kilometers and an impressive diversity of plant, animal and bird species. The country’s rich biological diversity is the More Information...	Strenuous	19	From USD 3425
	Bumthang Culture Trek Bhutan The lovely Bumthang valley is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of its oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. This three day More Information...	Easy	11	From USD 1850
	Chelila Nature Trekking Bhutan Trekking in the Himalayas, is an altogether awesome experience that cannot be described by words. It is unlike any other experience. It is said that to More Information...	Easy	7	From USD 1110
	Chomolahri Trekking Bhutan Jomolhari Trek I is the longer one of the two Jomolhari routes- and the most popular trek in Bhutan. With altitude differences of 2,500m and nearly 5,000m More Information...	Moderate	15	From USD 2500
	Dagala Trekking Bhutan This is a short trek, near Thimphu, to a large number of lovely high altitude lakes. You pass through terraced paddy fields and through coniferous forests, More Information...	Easy	11	From USD 1850
	Druck Path Trekking Bhutan This short 6-day Druk Path trek goes from Paro valley to Thimphu (or vice versa), crossing a chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although there More Information...	Easy	11	From USD 1850
	Dur Hot Spring Trekking Bhutan Bhutan for a long time the "Forbidden Kingdom", still limits the number of tourists visiting the country, To protect the cultural heritage and preservation of More Information...	Strenuous	17	From USD 2900
	Gangte Trekking Bhutan Although the trek is possible throughout the whole winter, the best seasons for the Gangte Trek are March to May and September to November. It is a short More Information...	Easy	8	From USD 1295
	Jomolahri Trekking Bhutan Jomolhari Trek II is the shorter one of the two Jomolhari routes- -the most popular trek in Bhutan. With altitude differences of 2,500m and nearly 5,000m More Information...	Easy	14	From USD 2375
	Laya Gasa Trekking Bhutan Do you share our interest in people, hiking in and near mountains and water ? If so trek with us in the most beautiful locations of Bhutan. On this trail you	Easy	10	From USD 1850
	Punakha Winter Trek Bhutan This scenic trek offers a delightful experience of the Bhutanese countryside and culture. Passing through pine forests, alive with rhododendron, birds and More Information...	Easy	12	From USD 2025
	Rodung La Trekking Bhutan This route was the most important trade route to eastern Bhutan till the road was built. Nowadays hardly anybody, except some ardent trekkers, travels More Information...	Strenuous	17	From USD 2900
	Samtengang Winter Bhutan The best time for Samtengang Winter Trek might be March to April and October to November, but as the name suggests, it is possible throughout the whole winter. More Information...	Easy	10	From USD 1850
	Snow Man I Trekking Bhutan The Lunana trek can be combined with the Chomolhari trek to become the Snowman trek, a long and demanding trek taking three weeks. This trek is considered to More Information...	Strenuous	27	From USD 4650
	Snow Man II Trekking Bhutan The Snowman Trek is an extension of the beautiful Laya Gasa Trek, and leads from Laya further into the high altitudes of the Bhutanese Himalayas. It takes tough More Information...	Strenuous	27	From USD 4650