Gentle trekking and cultural tour | 18 days

This relaxing itinerary combines an excellent introduction to Bhutan with a gentle three-day hike from the agricultural heartland of Bumthang. Your journey from Kathmandu, via dramatic mountain flight to Paro, will include all the main highlights before you reach Bumthang in central Bhutan. Maximum altitude on the trek is 3,400m. The route takes you through rural villages with visits to simple monasteries where you can chat with friendly monks. Apple orchards, wide valleys and working farms all form part of this extremely enjoyable trek.

Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 2: Explore Kathmandu

Day 3: Fly to Paro in Bhutan

Day 4: Visit the Taktsang Monastery

Day 5: Drive to Thimphu, capital of Bhutan

Day 6: Visit Thimphu’s national library

Day 7: Drive to Wangdi/Punakha

Day 8: Drive to Tongsa

Day 9: Drive to Bumthang

Day 10: Bumthang

Days 11-13: On trek

Day 14: Return to Tongsa

Day 15: Drive to Thimphu

Day 16: Drive to Paro

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 18: Fly to London

Guide price : please ask for a quotation