World Tour Plan

Nagarkot, a small resort hill station in the Kathmandu Valley, offers some of the best views of the surrounding Himalayan Mountain Range. Outdoors enthusiasts flock to this mountain outpost not only for the views, but also for the serenity. Here thick pine forests and verdant valleys offering plenty of hiking opportunities will surround travelers. Those interested in trekking should consider hiking back out of Nagarkot to Kathmandu or even hike on to their next destination. Located 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Kathmandu, Nagarkot can be enjoyed as a long day trip, or better yet, an overnight getaway so you can watch the sunrise light up the surrounding peaks. If you can withstand the ...Read more >

An 11-day private history tour of Bhutan's dzongs, monasteries and royal sites with an expert guide. See Drukgyel Dzong, Taktsang, Punakha Dzong (1637), Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral seat of the monarchy, and Bumthang's temples, and learn about Guru Rinpoche, the unification of Bhutan and the chieftains of earlier centuries. 3-star hotels throughout. Black-necked cranes winter in Phobjikha from November to March.Read more >

An 11-day private tour from Paro to Bumthang and back. Visit Rinpung, Punakha and Trongsa dzongs, the glacial Phobjikha Valley and Bumthang's temples, then hike to Tiger's Nest. Drive times are given for each day; the longest is about 10 hours (Bumthang to Thimphu). 3-star hotels, guide and driver throughout.Read more >

An 8-day trek on the ancient route between Paro and Thimphu, between 2,400 and 4,200 m. Five days walking past Jele Dzong, the lakes of Jimilang Tsho, Janatso and Simkotha, and Phajoding monastery, with views of Jomolhari and Gangkhar Puensum on clear days. Camps are close together, so the trek is relatively easy. Hotels in Paro, 4 nights camping. Best months: March to June and September to November.Read more >

An 8-day private journey through Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha, Bumthang and Paro with your own guide and driver. Stays at Six Senses (Thimphu, Punakha, Bumthang), Gangtey Lodge (Phobjikha) and Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary (Paro). Dzongs, temples, the Phobjikha Valley and the Tiger's Nest hike, with an optional flight from Bumthang to Paro on select days. Flights into Bhutan are not included.Read more >

An 11-day walking holiday through central and western Bhutan with a certified local guide. Hikes include Tango Monastery, Lungchutse, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal, Kayche La and the Wangditse trail, then an overnight camp at Bumdra before the high trail to Tiger's Nest. Hotels and one camp night; homestay option available. Difficulty: easy; maximum altitude 3,900-4,000 m; 2-5 walking hours a day.Read more >

An 8-day private cultural tour of western Bhutan. Visit Paro's dzong and museum, Thimphu's Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten, cross Dochu La (3,100 m) to the glacial Phobjikha Valley (black-necked cranes, November to March) and Punakha Dzong, then hike to Tiger's Nest. 3-star hotels, an English-speaking guide and driver throughout.Read more >

An 11-day walking holiday with hotel nights throughout: no camping. Day walks on old pilgrim and trade routes in the Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha and Paro valleys: Cheri Monastery, Tashigang to Lungchotse, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Kayche La (3,700 m), Tiger's Nest and Kung Karpo La (4,100 m). 3-star hotels, guide and driver. Cranes winter in Phobjikha from November to March. A cooking class can be arranged on request.Read more >

An 18-day private trek through remote northern Bhutan. Walk 11 days from Paro to Laya (3,850 m), home of the Layap people, crossing five passes (Nyele La 4,830 m, Gubu La 4,420 m, Jerela 4,750 m, Shingela 5,010 m, Barila La 4,100 m). Spend a day in Laya, then rest at the Gasa hot spring. The trip begins with Tiger's Nest and ends with Punakha, Thimphu and Paro. Hotels (7 nights) and camping on 11 trek nights. Demanding: very good fitness required.Read more >

A 9-day private trek on the old Dagala trail from Geynekha to Chamgang, six days on foot through villages, conifer forest and alpine meadows. Camp beside Utsho Tsho (4,300 m), spend a day among the Labatama lakes, and cross a saddle at 4,520 m with Himalayan views. Begins with the Tiger's Nest hike and ends in Paro. Hotels and 5 camping nights, tents included. A challenging trek.Read more >

A 12-day private trek to the foot of Mount Jomolhari (7,314 m), with sightseeing in Paro and Thimphu. You follow the Paro Chhu valley to Jangothang, camp beneath Jomolhari and Jichu Drake, cross Bhonte La (4,890 m) and Yalila (4,820 m), pass Lingshi Dzong and walk out through rhododendron forest to Dodena. Includes a rest day at Jangothang and the hike to Tiger's Nest. Hotels in Paro and Thimphu (4 nights), camping on 7 trek nights. A demanding route: excellent fitness is required.Read more >