Bhutan May 2026
While there is never a bad time to visit Bhutan, May is glorious. The forests and fields are a bright green, as trees unfurl new leaves, farmers plant their fields and wildflowers burst into bloom, as do the forests of rhododendrons which paints the hillsides in shades of red, yellow and white. The days grow long, and almost certain to be sunny. This Bhutan journey explores what we consider the highlights of the Kingdom. Begin in Paro and journey to Thimphu, the capital where we get to know this small but fascinating city. Continue east to visit sub-tropical Punakha, one of our favorite places, with its beautiful ancient Dzong (fortified monastery) and temples in the surrounding hills. We'll take you on gentle hikes in these hills, where you can soak up the beauty of rural Bhutan. Next we travel to Trongsa, the beautiful old mountainside city with its dramatic setting and stunning ancient temples. From Trongsa we drive to the high altitude Phobjikha Valley, this broad glacial valley is unlike any other place in Bhutan and renown for its beauty. Everything you see and experience is remarkable and memorable, and you will also meet many of our friends, who will join us for a meal of for all day excursions, meeting these great people will increase your understanding of Bhutan. Explore Bhutan in comfort and style with us. We want to show you what we find so remarkable in Bhutan, so that you leave with great memories and new friends.
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May 4-18, 2026
Bhutan September 2026
While there is never a bad time to visit Bhutan, September is glorious. The green rice fields take on a tinge of gold as the grains ripen. The days are still long, and almost certain to be sunny. This Bhutan journey explores what we consider the highlights of the Kingdom. Begin in Paro and journey to Thimphu, the capital where we get to know this small but fascinating city. Continue east to visit sub-tropical Punakha, one of our favorite places, with its beautiful ancient Dzong (fortified monastery) and temples in the surrounding hills. We'll take you on gentle hikes in these hills, where you can soak up the beauty of rural Bhutan. Next we travel to Trongsa, the beautiful old mountainside city with its dramatic setting and stunning ancient temples. From Trongsa we drive to the high altitude Phobjikha Valley, this broad glacial valley is unlike any other place in Bhutan and renown for its beauty. Everything you see and experience is remarkable and memorable, and you will also meet many of our friends, who will join us for a meal of for all day excursions, meeting these great people will increase your understanding of Bhutan. Explore Bhutan in comfort and style with us. We want to show you what we find so remarkable in Bhutan, so that you leave with great memories and new friends.
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September 21-October 5, 2026
Central & Eastern Bhutan, October 2026, Off The Beaten Path Adventure
Most visitors to Bhutan see only the western part of the country, as until recently the infrastructure in central and eastern Bhutan; roads, restaurants and hotels made a visit to this area more challenging. But with good roads and some charming hotels, this part of Bhutan is now more readily accessible. And the landscape and sights here are different enough (and beautiful enough) to warrant a visit. We begin with a flight to Bumhtang, often considered Bhutan's cultural heartland, and then continue east to visit tiny villages full of weavers, renown for some of the highest quality textiles Bhutan has to offer. We see mountains and forests and much of the animal like that call these home. Ancient monasteries seldom visited, and an ancient manor house that now serves as a hotel will be our home for 2 nights. Central and eastern Bhutan feel like a different country (beautiful like the rest of Bhutan, but a different sort of beauty. And for those of you who feel the excitement of getting off the beaten path, but enjoy your comforts and are drawn to gorgeous places, this trip will certainly satisfy that urge.
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October 6-15, 2026
