Bhutan Tours

Bhutan, known locally as Drukyul (Land of Thunder Dragon), is one of the world's most exotic destinations. Located to the North of India and the South of Tibet, this country is the last surviving Mahayana Buddhist Kingdom. Never colonized, Bhutan has eluded the influences of accelerated and heedless modernization, making it an extremely rare and unique travel destination. The experience of this spectacular country is a fusion of Buddhist tradition, breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and a unique architecture. Join us on this cultural tour of Bhutan.

This tour is designed to get you 'under the surface' of Bhutanese culture. You will meet villagers and weavers in their own homes, attend genuine Tibetan Buddhist festivals in the courtyards of the country's monasteries and travel right into Bhutan's interior.

There is no trekking, but gentle walks to villages provide some exercise and you will stay in the best quality hotels available. Centuries of isolation have left the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon unique. Their architecture is unlike anything else found in the Himalaya -the houses are more akin to Swiss chalets, but painted with magic symbols to keep out evil spirits - their national dress has survived, as has their Dragon' sect of Buddhism. The enormous monastery/fortresses, or Dzongs, still stand after earthquake and war and are still in use today. Archery is the national sport and the mystic rites are almost as important as hitting the target. Bhutan is also renowned for producing the highest quality fabrics of any of the Himalayan regions