We will visit the main towns of Paro and Thimphu as well as Punakha with its fabulous dzong, and Haa, one of the scenic valleys in the region. You will also visit the lovely Gangtey Valley where in the winter months you may see the rare Black-Necked Crane. Finally no holiday to Bhutan would be complete without a visit to iconic Taktsang, the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery, clinging to a cliff.

This is a holiday that will be enjoyed to the full by those who enjoy weekend walks. By its nature this is an adventure with plenty of varied walking in a place that is only just emerging into the 21st Century.

The post Incredible Bhutan – 9 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

After flying to Paro, we will receive a warm welcome from our Bhutanese guides before setting off to hike to the gravity-defying Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, one of the most iconic Buddhist sites in the entire Himalaya. Next, we begin our journey along the Druk Path where our first day of walking will take us from Paro up to a camp just below the Jeli La and its tiny hilltop Dzong. During the succeeding 4 days, we trek above the tree-line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m), before descending down to Thimphu. En route, we camp beside clear mountain lakes and enjoy splendid panoramas of the snowy peaks on the border with Tibet, all whilst being taken great care of by our expert guides and our wonderful trek crew. Post trek we’ve time for sightseeing in Thimphu and Punakha.

The post Drukpath Trek – 10 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

Punakha is the ancient capital of Bhutan & the altitude of the trail covers almost a thousand meters in range but the slopes are mostly gradual. Due to the low altitude and warm climate of the area, this hike is  also possible to do in  winter but the best times to go are between Feb – May and Sep – Dec.

Holiday goers will also participate in cultural tour of Paro, Thimphu & Punakha without the all too typical tourist crowds. A wonderful experience for all first timers to the Himalayan Dragon kingdom.

The post Punakha Trek – 9 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

Before stepping out on the main trekking trail, you stretch your legs with a walk up to Bhutan’s most famous cultural attraction: the soaring Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger’s Nest. Perched, seemingly miraculously,on the side of a sheer cliff-face, and decorated with brightly coloured prayer flags, the striking gold, red and white temple represents the unique culture, architecture and spirituality of Bhutan. If you travel on selected departures, you will also have the chance to attend one of Bhutan’s most significant and vibrant festivals, a highlight of any visit.

Your fully supported, your trek in the Himalayas, starts in Thimphu and follows a tremendously varied route through virgin forest, open yak pastures and along glorious high ridges. There is much cultural interest along the way as you visit sacred mountain lakes, traditional settlements and monasteries. En route you enjoy tremendous, panoramic views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, and each night you camp in picturesque locations where you will enjoy the attentive services of your friendly, efficient trekking crew.

Your trek ends in the lush Punakha Valley where magnificent Punakha Dzong provides a fitting finale to your time in the Thunder Dragon Kingdom.

The post Gangtey Trek – 8 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

Many years of isolation have left the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon a unique place. The towns of Bhutan are dominated by enormous monastery-fortresses, or dzongs, that have stood for centuries and are still in use today. The architecture is unlike anything else found in the Himalaya – houses are painted with magic symbols to keep out evil spirits, national dress is commonly worn and the “Dragon” sect of Buddhism thrives. Bhutan is also renowned for producing the highest quality fabrics in the Himalaya.

We explore all aspects of Bhutanese culture on this captivating tour.

The post Explore Bhutan – 8 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

A visit to Bhutan is a truly unique experience. Bhutan was never colonized and the Bhutanese are very proud of their independence and their country – of their own unique Buddhist culture and social traditions and of their own distinctive building style, seen in the magnificent fortified dzongs, monasteries and attractive farmhouses.

You start your visit to Bhutan with time in the Paro Valley to visit the amazing Paro Dzong and then travel on to the capital Thimphu. Here, you also have time to see some of Thimphu’s many attractions before travelling on to Punakha with its fabulous dzong. Driving back to Paro you will walk up to iconic Taktsang Monastery, the ‘Tigers Nest’ of Bhutanese legend, which clings improbably to a cliff high above the valley.

This trip offers the best of all worlds, walks in lovely natural trails, some amazing sightseeing and a great cultural experience.

The post Exotic Bhutan – 7 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

This 6 day Bhutan holiday provides takes you to Paro, Thimphu & Punakha without the all too typical tourist crowds, where precariously placed monasteries and ancient temples further evoke experiences into the unknown.

The post Mystical Bhutan – 6 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.

The post Bhutan Express – 5 Days appeared first on Hiuchuli Treks.