• Be dazzled by the cloud-scraping Himalayas as our flight into the country reveals a breathtaking view of the world's highest peaks, taking you right into the Dragon kingdom at the lush green valley of Paro.
• Feel the spiritual power of the Buddha as we explore holy caves which date back to the 8th century and the surrounding temples built high in the crevasses on the Himalayan mountainside.
• Experience the exhilarating history of the Bhutanese people when you visit the Ta-Dzong (National Museum), once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century.
• Savor the richness of a Bhutanese barbecue while watching performances by traditional dancers and musicians under the night sky.
• See the striking Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral abode of Bhutan's royal family, built in 1648 as the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan.
• Gaze in awe at the endangered black-necked crane circling lazily in the afternoon sun above the Phobjikha valley.
• Enjoy a 2-night/3-day trek in the Himalayas, passing through villages and temples before reaching your luxury campsite where dinner awaits and a well-deserved night's rest under the stars. On the 2nd day, we'll follow a stunningly picturesque trail that ascends gradually through juniper forest towards the Phephe-la Pass (3,340m).
• Visit the sacred 7th century temples where Guru Rimpoche meditated and is believed to have left his body imprint on a rock now concealed by a large statue of his likeness.
• Enjoy two of the most vibrant festivals in Bhutan: Jambay Lhakhang Drup and Prakar Tshechu