Difficulty range
The difficulty range for this holiday:
"The staff in all the hotels could not be faulted - friendly, helpful and proud to welcome visitors to their beautiful country." Mrs C Sargent
Discover an ancient Himalayan kingdom, closed off from the world for centuries and shrouded in myth and legend. Walk through valleys under soaring peaks, along roaring rivers to ancient temples and dzong fortresses, where traditional beliefs and ways of life remain unaffected by the modern world.
Holiday highlights:
- Experience fascinating culture and history of Bhutan, closed off for centuries
- Walk in marvellous Himalayan scenery, past historic forts (dzongs) and monasteries in dramatic locations
- Comprehensive journey across Bhutan
- Meet friendly and welcoming people, in a country free of mass tourism
- Walk up to the spectacular Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, clinging to the cliff face
- Walking in the Phobjikha and Bumthang valley in the heart of Bhutan, a traditional area which sees fewer tourists
- Visit in November to see rare black necked cranes migrating from Tibet to the Phobjikha valley
- Explore the interesting towns of Punakha, Paro and Thimpu, one of the world’s quietest capitals
- Pass through Kathmandu and see the sights of the Nepalese capital
Price includes:
- 13 nights’ accommodation in en-suite rooms
- Full board from dinner on arrival to breakfast on day of departure
- A full programme of guided walks lead by local guides and an HF Holidays’ leader
- All sightseeing and entrance fees
- Travel by coach/minivan
- Return flights between Kathmandu and Paro with Druk air