With a nickname like 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', you know Bhutan has to be somewhere pretty special. And Bhutan vacations do not disappoint. Here, mist-bathed monasteries, stupas and colorful Buddhist prayer flags punctuate epic mountain vistas.
From visiting spiritual monasteries to witnessing sacred Buddhist festivals, our Bhutan trips are packed with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our hand-picked adventure-travel leaders will share first-hand knowledge of Bhutan on our small group tours.
Prayer flags flutter in the breeze, and panoramic views of lush green pine forests unfold below you as you cross over a deep canyon at the entrance of the sacred Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, sitting precariously on a vertical granite cliff at over 600 meters above the Paro Valley. This is a demanding hike, but worth every step to see.
See the streets come alive with monks in colorful costumes and elaborate masks, dancing to the beat of clashing cymbals and beating drums, on our Festivals of Bhutan trip. Often depicting stories of good over evil, These spiritual rituals are commonly believed to bless all those that witness them.
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