Signature: Bhutan & the High Himalayan Valleys

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Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

1 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Thimphu, Bhutan

Paro, Bhutan

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Highlights

Gain rare insight into Bhutan’s future during a private discussion on the visionary Gelephu Mindfulness City with the project’s coordinator.

Engage with contemporary Bhutanese culture at VAST.

Joining artists for a roundtable on how modern creativity blends with traditional symbolism..

Cross the country’s longest suspension bridge before sharing a home-hosted lunch with a local family in the Punakha Valley.

Receive a private longevity blessing from monks at Taphu Monastery in the tranquil Phobjikha Valley.

Hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

Followed by a farewell dinner and traditional masked dance performance in Paro.

Hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

Followed by a farewell dinner and traditional masked dance performance in Paro.

Itinerary

Venture through the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," where ancient spirituality and modern mindfulness converge in the high Himalayas. From the winding trails of the Tiger’s Nest to private audiences with governance insiders, discover a nation defined by its heritage. Connect with local artisans and monks to witness the living soul of Bhutan.

day 1Thimphu

Welcome to the heart of the Himalayas. Upon landing in the valley of Paro, you are met by a representative and transferred through emerald landscapes to Thimphu, the kingdom's capital. Settle into your hotel or choose to visit the Institute of 13 Arts and Crafts, where students master traditional disciplines from painting to woodcarving. Later, join your National Geographic Expedition Leader for a welcome briefing, followed by a presentation from your National Geographic Expedition Expert that introduces the rich spiritual and cultural context of the days to come. Take a short walk to the Centenary Farmers Market, where the scent of fresh chilies and incense fills the air as locals trade produce and handicrafts. Conclude your first evening with dinner at a local restaurant, savoring the bold, spicy flavors of authentic Bhutanese cuisine.

Meal

Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation

Pemako Thimphu (or similar)

Transport

Arrival Transfer Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.25 hr Distance : 50 km

Included Activities

Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Orientation walk to Centenary Farmers Market

day 2Thimphu

day 3Thimphu/Punākha

day 4Punākha

day 5Punākha

day 6Punākha/Paro

day 7Paro

day 8Paro

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nights)

Meals

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, WalkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Contemporary Art Visit at VAST, ThimphuYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, ThimphuSignature Moment: Mindfulness City Discussion, ThimphuArrival transferOrientation walk to Centenary Farmers MarketVisit Buddha StatueHike & visit the Wangditse MonasteryVisit to Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving CenterDiscussion on Geluphu Mindfulness City (GMC)Visit to Dochula PassChimi Lhakhang hike & visit the templeWander around Punakha town & local marketPunakha Dzong visitFarm lunch with local familyVisit Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup NunneryGangtey Valley ExcursionTaphu Monastery visitJangsa Electrical Museum visitHike to Tiger's Nest MonasteryDeparture transferTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition LeaderEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert ThroughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles

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