Cultural Journeys

Cultural Journeys

Dzongs, temples and living traditions across the valleys.

Sample Itineraries

Four journeys to begin with

Bhutan's culture is not kept behind glass. It is lived: in dzongs that are still both fortress and monastery, in prayer flags on every ridge, in the gho and kira worn to the office.

Our cultural journeys take you into that living tradition at a pace that leaves room for conversation, from a first taste of the western valleys to a full crossing of the kingdom.

Classic Western Bhutan
6 DaysEasy

Classic Western Bhutan

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha

Bhutan's essential first journey: cliffside monasteries, the capital's living culture and the great dzong of Punakha, at an unhurried pace.

Best seasonYear-round · best Mar–May & Sep–Nov
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The Happiness Tour
9 DaysEasy – Moderate

The Happiness Tour

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Gangtey · Bumthang

A deeper journey into the heart of the kingdom: from the western valleys to glacial Phobjikha and the spiritual heartland of Bumthang.

Best seasonMar–May & Sep–Nov
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Grand Bhutan: West to East
16 DaysModerate

Grand Bhutan: West to East

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Gangtey · Bumthang · Mongar · Trashigang · Samdrup Jongkhar

The whole kingdom, end to end: from Paro's cliffs to the rarely visited east, exiting overland to India.

Best seasonOct–Nov & Mar–Apr
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Make it yours

Every journey is private and tailor-made. Change the dates, the pace, the lodges or the whole route, and we'll shape it around you.

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The 108 chortens of Dochula pass, with the Himalaya beyond
Begin your journey

Design your Bhutan.

Weave this into a private journey shaped entirely around you.

  • Private & tailor-made
  • Licensed by Bhutan’s Department of Tourism
  • Every enquiry answered personally