BHUTAN JOURNEYS
The land of gross national happiness is one of Central Asia’s most exotic and breathtakingly beautiful destinations. A land of flying tigers, snow leopards, Buddhist lamas dances, ancient dzongs, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, the cliff-hugging Tigers Nest, traditional towns and villages such as Paro, Thimphu, Bumthang, Punakha, Phobjhika, Haa, and Trongsa, smiling Bhutanese dressed in the national dress (gho and kira), a national dish of chili and cheese, and some of the most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the Himalaya.
Bhutan is a world-renown trekking destination, best known for the Lunana Snowman Trek, one of the most challenging treks in the Himalaya. Bhutan is also emerging as one of Asia’s top bicycling destinations, the best trip being the epic Great Bhutan Bicycle Journey all the way to Assam, India. Bhutan has some of the world’s top luxury and boutique hotels, so you can enjoy your trip in real Himalayan style. Be one of the few tourists to explore Bhutan on a customized Bhutan tour, Bhutan trek, or Bhutan bicycle trip. We specialize in customized excursions through this magical Kingdom, your own Bhutan journey!
Bhutan Journeys | Himalayan Treks, Bicycle Trips, Heritage Tours & Tsechus (Festivals)
The Great Bhutan Bicycle Journey – Bhutan & India Cycling
An incredible guided bicycle trip across Bhutan, a magical kingdom of dzongs, Himalayan peaks, traditional culture, lama festivals, and ema datsi (chili + cheese). Join us for a wonderful west-to-east bike journey through this exotic Buddhist kingdom all the way to the southeast of Bhutan, ending with one of the world’s most exciting downhill rides to Assam, India. This special departure will be led by our Bhutanese guides!
2 – 19 March 2025 (19 Days) – Hotels + Vehicle Support – Bhutanese Guide (Filling)
See Cycle the Himalaya for Alternative Cycling Trips
The Full Lunana Snowman Trek – West to East | Great Himalayan Trail – Bhutan Himalaya Trekking
One of THE best treks in all of the Himalaya, the FULL challenging, remote and (of course) spectacular Bhutan Snowman Trek through the cultural Bhutan Himalaya, visiting such remote villages as Laya and Lingshi, trekking near the Tibet border to Bhumtang in Bhutan’s far east. Bonus cultural days of sightseeing at the dzongs and monasteries of Punakha, Jakar (Bumthang), Thimpu and Paro (Tiger’s Nest)!
29 Sept – 1 Nov 2024 (34 Days) – Expedition Trekking – Bhutanese Guide
Bhutan Shangri La | Sacred Jhomolhari Trek, Phobjikha Valley & Bumthang – Bhutan Trip
A unique ‘best-of’ journey through Bhutan, crafted especially for Kamzang Journeys. We have combined boutique hotels, trekking in the sacred Jhomolhari region, cultural touring of monasteries + dzongs and day hikes! Our journey covers most of Bhutan, from Paro, Thimpu + Punakha in west Bhutan to Phobjikha (black-neck cranes) + Bumthang in the east, the cultural hub + heartland of Bhutan.
Custom Departures (17 days) – trekking + hotels – Bhutanese Guide
Experience Bhutan staying in boutique or luxury hotels, visiting its resplendent Buddhist monasteries, fortresses (dzongs), and scenic valleys (black cranes in winter), with a short cultural trek in the Bumthang valley. Options to stay in Bhutan’s ultra-luxury hotels, enjoying the spas and world-class restaurants, or in its equally wonderful boutique hotels.
March (13 days) – boutique hotels – Bhutanese guide – Punakha Festival
April (13 days) – boutique hotels – Bhutanese guide – Paro Festival
Ultimate Bhutan | Jhomolhari Lingshi Trek & Phobjikha Valley – Bhutan Trip
One of Bhutan’s most remote + exotic treks, the Jhomolhari Lingshi trek is a mix of alpine rain-forest + high nomadic plateaus, a journey through Bhutan’s traditional villages. We visit idyllic Phobjikha valley, where black necked cranes migrate in winter. We have time to explore Paro, Thimpu & Punakha, staying in Bhutan’s wonderful boutique hotels,
Custom Departures (19 or 20 days) – trekking + hotels – Bhutanese Guide
Bhutan Himalaya | Laya Lingshi Gasa Trek – Bhutan Trip
A beautiful, challenging trek through the eastern Bhutan Himalaya, second only to the Lunana Snowman trek (the first two weeks). Visit some of Bhutan’s most remote villages, enjoy the wonderful trekking under soaring snow peaks and finish up at the Gasa hot springs.
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Custom Departures (21 days) – trekking + hotels – Bhutanese Guide
Bhutan Heartland Bicycle Tour | Western Bhutan & the Phobjikha Valley
A wonderful cycling journey through the heartland of magical Bhutan, starting in idyllic Paro and the remote, mountainous Haa valley and heading west to the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, home of the black-necked cranes. En route you cycle through magical Punakha and Thimpu, Bhutan’s cultural capital. From Bumthang, fly back to Paro to end a fabulous bike tour!
Custom Departures (11 days) – cycling + hotels – Bhutanese guide
Buddhist Bhutan | Festivals, Markets & Lama Dances Tour
Explore Bhutan during festival time, focusing on the many historic Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, enjoying some of the most colorful and animated ‘lama dances’ in the Buddhist world. These trips are all crafted according to your time frame and preference, either heritage or luxury journeys.
Custom Departures – hotels – Bhutanese Guide