Trip highlight The Nub Tshonapata Trek is a dazzling 5-day trek that takes you through the natural landscape and the unsullied mountains of Haa valley in western Bhutan. The trail meanders through invigorating forests of rhododendron and juniper and spectacular passes reaching as high as 4350m high from sea level.…
Trip to Merak Sakten
Trip highlight Merak Sakten Trek was only opened in 2012 after three decades of the inception of tourism in Bhutan. So far very few Guests have visited this remote region in Eastern Bhutan. The people of the twin village are semi-nomadic yak herders with a unique and fascinating culture in…
Jomolhari Trekking
Trip highlight Jumolhari Trek in Bhutan is one of the most enchanting adventure treks in Bhutan. After an acclimatization hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, you will start the trek from the historic Drugyel Dzong ruins north of Paro valley. The first three days of this trek follow the Pachhu or…
Himalayan Monal
Bhutan is home to some of the world’s most spectacular pheasants, and the Himalayan Monal is one that stands out on top. The male, decked out in an iridescent rainbow of colors on top contrasting with stark black underparts, is really quite a sight, easily standing out among the subtle…
Horn Bill
This large hornbill, over 1 meter in length, can be found in the hill forests of Bhutan and scattered eastward through appropriate habitat in mainland southeast Asia. Males are striking, with a bright rufous head and neck, while females are black all over. They have a distinctive decurved bill with…
Black Necked Crane
Through the months of November to March, Black-necked Cranes descend from their breeding grounds on the high Tibetan plateaus to the shorelines of lakes and flooded fields. In Bhutan, these large, elegant birds are revered by Buddhist traditions. They are protected throughout the country. Bhutanese people believe that they are…
Bumthang Jakar Dzong
About Bumthang Jakar Dzong Jakar Dzong or Jakar Yugyal Dzong is the dzong or fortress of the Bumthang District in central Bhutan. It is located on a ridge above Jakar town in the Chamkhar valley of Bumthang. It is built on the site of an earlier temple established by the…
Wangdue Phodrang
Brief History of Wangdue Phodrang The Wangdue Phodrang Dzong (Wangdi) was founded by the Zhabdrung in 1638 atop a high ridge between the Punak Tsang Chhu and the Dang Chhu, clearly chosen for its commanding view of the valleys below. Wangdi is important in the history of Bhutan because in…
Punakha Dzong
About Punakha Dzong Punakha Dzongkhag is situated in western Bhutan, bordered by Gasa to the north, Thimphu to the west and Wangduephodrang to the east and south. The Dzongkhag is located at an altitude ranging from 1100-2500 m above sea level. Until 1955, Punakha served as the winter capital of…
Paro Dzong
Rinpung Dzong, Paro Overview One of the finest examples of architecture, the Rinpung Dzong, also known as the Paro Dzong, has a very spiritual environment. Beautifully lit-up at night, the dzong has many illustrations portraying the life of Buddha. A hike to the top of the fortress welcomes you with…