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Bhutan Beyond the Clouds

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Bhutan Beyond the Clouds

Travel through a Himalayan kingdom where monasteries cling to cliffs, prayer flags cross mountain passes, and the number of visitors remains intentionally limited.

Begin in Thimphu before crossing into the Punakha Valley and continuing to Gangtey, where black-necked cranes migrate each winter. End in Paro with the hike to Tiger’s Nest, but spend the journey going beyond Bhutan’s most recognizable sites with private blessings, meals in local homes, and stays at some of the country’s most exceptional lodges.

8 Days

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Cross the Dochula Pass with your private guide before descending into Punakha Valley, stopping for a private picnic overlooking the Himalayas when the weather cooperates.
Visit a monastery outside public hours to meet with resident monks and receive a private blessing.
Walk between villages in the Phobjikha Valley, home to endangered black-necked cranes, before returning to your lodge for a traditional hot stone bath.
Spend an afternoon with a Bhutanese family learning traditional archery, sharing a meal, and hearing what daily life looks like in a country that measures Gross National Happiness.
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery with your private guide, taking the trail at a pace that allows time to stop at viewpoints and smaller temples along the way.