Buddhist Culture, Himalayan Peaks & Tiger’s Nest
Dalton Zahir from TT Desk : Rich Buddhist culture. The glorious Himalayas. Vast valley views. Welcoming people rooted in age-old tradition and guided by Gross National Happiness. Bhutan inspires the soul.
Highlights
- Hike to secluded temples and monasteries, including the famed Tiger’s Nest, which clings to the side of a cliff
- Meet our knowledgeable Bhutanese guides and friends who open doors normally closed to foreign travelers
- Climb herders’ trails to spectacular panoramic views that encompass several snowcapped Himalayan peaks, framed by fluttering strings of colorful prayer flags
- Exchange ideas with Buddhist monks—and receive a blessing—at a monastery where foreign groups are seldom received
- Traverse a suspension bridge over the Pho Chhu river before rafting its thrilling rapids
Bhutan
Start/End Bangkok, Thailand / Europe /USA/UK
Day 1
Description
Welcome to Bhutan! Touch down in this adventure travel paradise and the self-proclaimed happiest country on earth • Hike to Dzongdrakha, a seldom-visited cliffside temple complex set high above the valley • Admire the views of Paro—Bhutan’s second-largest city—as you pass nomads wandering into town from the high mountains.
(1 night)
Days 2-3
Description
At the top of Dochula Pass, take in a panorama of snowcapped Himalayan peaks • Hike a portion of the historic Trans Bhutan Trail • Sip tea while you learn the story of the 108 memorial chortens (or stupas) built along the pass • Pine forests line our path on a hiking adventure through Punakha Valley • Cross a scenic suspension bridge to Queen’s Temple, a gilded pagoda built to honor all princesses and princes of Bhutan.
(2 nights)
Days 4-5
Description
Ascend herders’ trails to find valley views and colorful prayer flags • Raft down Punakha’s Pho Chhu River on our way to the exquisite riverside Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s winter capital • Enjoy the valley views from the meticulously cared for Wangditse temple, built in 1715.
(2 nights)
Days 6-8
Description
Visit a giant golden Buddha that houses 125,000 smaller figures inside • Stay at a remarkable luxury hotel that celebrates the colorful and ornate architecture of Bhutan • Hike to secluded monasteries and temples, including the otherworldly cliff-clinging Tiger’s Nest • Walk trails with thousands of prayer flags flapping in the wind • Sip a hot brew 9,200 feet up at Taktsang teahouse • Practice your aim as you learn archery, Bhutan’s national sport.
(2 nights)
