Venture into a world that will touch your heart and soul. Nestled deep in the eastern Himalaya, unknown to much of the world. Magnificent mountains, lush valleys, thick forests, a serene lifestyle and traditions unchanged for centuries – this is the essence of Bhutan. Towns are tiny, little more than villages, with quiet streets lined by decorative shops and houses.
In a remote part of the Paro Valley the ruins of Drugyal Dzong mark a fortress from which the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions. An overnight homestay in a local farmhouse introduces life in rural Bhutan.

Where are you going?

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2: The flight from Kathmandu provides a most dramatic view of the Himalaya as you fly alongside the world’s highest mountain range. Spend the night in a local farmhouse in the Paro Valley - help prepare the evening meal or sit back and soak up the beautiful scenery.
Day 3: Spend the morning at Drukyel Dong - a favorite place for archery practice. The tiny town of Paro is bursting with colour and tradition overlooked by a dramatic dzong.
Day 4: Thimphu lies in a wooded valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu River. Quiet and peaceful, with its streets lined with traditional shop fronts, this town seems almost too small to be a capital – it is often said to be the only one without traffic lights.
Day 5: Wangdue Phodrang Dzong is dramatically perched on a spur at the confluence of two rivers; Punakha Dzong is the winter residence of Bhutan’s spiritual leader. It too is built between two rivers known as “Phochu” (Male River) and “Mochu” (Female River).
Day 6: Return to Paro
Day 7: Taktsang is the most famous of all Bhutanese monasteries - perched on acliff side. The only sounds are the murmurs of wind and water and the chanting of the monks. Taktsang means ‘Tigers Nest’; the Guru is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to the site of the monastery where he meditated in a cave for three months. The ruins of Drugyal Dzong mark a fortress from which the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions.
Day 8: The early morning flight leaves time in Kathmandu for further shopping and sightseeing.
Day 9: Depart

What is included

• Accommodation Twin Share
• Land transport as per itinerary
• All airport transfers
• Sightseeing as per itinerary
• All meals in Bhutan
• Breakfast only in Kathmandu
• English speaking guide

What is not included

• Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry and souvenirs.
• Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)
• International flights and departure taxes
• Visa and passport fees
• Travel insurance
• Emergency evacuation
• Tips and gratuities
• Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mountain Travel (eg. Landslides)