You’ve seen nothing like it before – unless you have already trekked in Bhutan. This adventure trek will leave you with a sense of awe and wonder. Your overall impression will be of an amazing mix of the majestic colours of nature and culture. Refresh your senses with the various greens of the forests as you ascend higher and higher through Oak and Chir Pine forests, the route lined with mosses and lichen, orchids and exotic flowers. This is the season when the Rhododendrons – 45 different species – are in full bloom, as well as magnificent Magnolia. View from a distance, and also up close, the white Himalayan ridges set against the hazy blues of the sky. For reds, yellows and oranges visit the impressive monasteries and temples where Tibetan Buddhism flourishes and red-robed boy-monks chant their prayers.

On this trekking holiday you will get to see it all. We will take you on an exhilarating trek to Laya, the highest village in Bhutan at 3,820 metres where the yak herders have their settled village – a base from which they set out to follow the yaks and pitch their yak-hair tents. Here, black is the dominant colour - the black of yak-hair costumes blended with the natural beige of bamboo hats. These  traditional outfits are decorated with chunky  stones of coral and turquoise and silver spoons turned into necklaces.

To reach Laya you will cross several high passes, skirt lakes and follow the age-old paths taken by the locals, through several villages, past isolated Dzongs and wide yak pasturelands. Camp at sites with fantastic views and spend your evenings relaxing over nourishing multi-course suppers cooked by our experienced trekking chefs. We supply everything to make your trek a comfortable, memorable experience – 2-person sleeping tents, dining tent, toilet tents and tables and chairs, as well as an experienced team of helpers from guide to cooks to assistants. You carry nothing but your day-pack. We load your rucksack onto mules and our team goes ahead to ensure that your camp and refreshments are awaiting you on arrival after an enjoyable day’s trekking.

Back down in the towns, we will take you on a tour of the sights of Thimphu city, Paro, Punakha and Wangdi. Enjoy watching traditional crafts men and women at work, visit Dzongs, temples, museums and more. Relax, unwind, chat with the locals, take photos, browse in the shops. Celebrate the end of your visit with an evening of traditional entertainment performed by masked dancers and traditional musicians accompanied by classic Bhutanese dining.

Highlights
14-day trek along one of the most scenic, awe-inspiring trekking routes in Bhutan.
One day exploring Laya, the highest village in Bhutan.
Soak in the natural hot spring baths of Gasa
A cultural sightseeing tour of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Wangdi.
Visit Dzongs (monasteries) and Lakhangs (temples), museums and villages as well as places of natural beauty.
Short hike to Taktsang Monastery (the famous “Tiger’s Nest”)
Visits to traditional arts and crafts schools, institutes and individual workshops. Watch artisans while they work.
Evening of entertainment  - performance of masked dances by a traditional dance troupe and Bhutanese dining.

What’s Included?
You are accompanied by Bhutan Visit's English-speaking guide throughout your visit.
Transport and driver provided for your entire visit. All transfers are included.
14 nights camping with full support team of guides, cooks, assistants and mules to carry your gear.
7 nights in the best international tourist-standard hotels, full of Bhutanese character.
(optional) 1 night with a special dinner in luxury resort hotel.
Three full course meals a day.
Museum entrance fees included.
All government royalties and taxes.

Not included
Flights and airport Taxes. Complimentary booking of your flight from Dehli, Calcutta, Dhaka, Kathmandu or Bangkok to Paro is done by Bhutan Visit. You only need to make connecting flight arrangements.
Tourism Development Fund tax. ($10/person).
EMS delivery of tickets to group leader’s address.
Visa fee($20/person). Complimentary processing of your visa by Bhutan Visit.
Bank charges. .

*Payment to the government of Bhutan is always quoted and paid in US$ by international bank transfer. It is possible to send £ sterling exchanged at the exchange rate on the day of payment.

SLIDE SHOW: THE AERIAL VIEWS

Below is the sample which follows exactly the same route. We have slightly changed the duration.

The trekking and the tour are for a duration of 19nights and 20 days.

Day 1:Arrive Paro.

Day 2:Hike to Taktsang.

Day 3:Paro-Shana.

Day 4:shana-Soi Thangthangkha.

Day 5:Soi Thangthangkha- Jangothang.

Day 6:Day halt to Jangothang.

Day 7:Jangothang-Lingshi.

Day 8:Lingshi-Chebisa.

Day 9:Chebisa- Shomithang.

Day 10:Shomithang-Robluthang.

Day 11:Robluthang-Lemithang.

Day 12:Lemithang-Laya.

Day 13:Laya halt.

Day 14:Laya- Koena.

Day 15:Korena- Gasa.

Day 16:Gasa- Punakha.

Day 17:Punakha -Thimphu.

Day 18:Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.

Day 19:Thimphu-Paro.

Day 20:Flight departure from Paro.
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