Thimphu Dzong (Trashichodzong)

The Trashichodzong, or the fortress of the glorious religion, is the seat of government and the headquarters of the clergy in the capital Thimphu. The original dzong was built in 1216. It suffered three major fires over the centuries and was rebuilt three times. It was enlarged in the 1960s to become the symbol of [...]

Punakha Dzong

The Punakha Dzong was known in ancient times as the Druk Pungthang Dechhen Phrodang or “the palace of great happiness”. It is the second dzong to be built in Bhutan and was the seat of government when Punakha was the capital of Bhutan. Today, the dzong is the winter home for the clergy. The dzong‘s [...]

Paro Dzong

Paro Dzong is one of the first Dzongs that visitors see on arrival by plane into Bhutan. It is also known as the Rinpung Dzong which means a “fortress that sits on a heap of jewels”. This imposing dzong located above the Paro river is a fine example of Bhutanese architecture with its inward sloping [...]

Paro Tsechu

The Paro tsechu in spring is a major attraction in Paro district. People come from neighbouring districts to participate in the festivity. On the final day, the best time to go is early in the morning as the monks of the Paro Dzong prepare to display a giant appliqué thangkha, the Guru Throngdel, inside the [...]

Nabji Korphu Community Based Trek

Duration: 6 days, Max. Elevation: 1,500m Highest Camp: 1,500m Standard: Easy Best Seasons: October – April Start: Tongtongphey (Trongsa) Finish: Reotala (Trongsa) Day 1 Tongtongphey – Jangbi village (Total distance: 7-9.5 kms, 3-4 hours, altitude range 1,000m – 1,350m) After an early breakfast at your hotel, you could afford some time to strut around the [...]

Samtengang Winter Trek

Duration: Four days, Max. Elevation: 2,000m Highest Camp: 1,980m Standard: Easy Best Seasons: April and September to October Start: Punakha Finish: Chhuzomsa Summary: The best time for Samtengang Winter Trek might be March to April and October to November, but as the name suggests, it is possible throughout the whole winter. This is a short [...]

Rodung La Trek

Duration: 10 days, Max. Elevation: 4,160m Highest Camp: 3,680m Standard: Medium to hard Best Seasons: October to early November and April to early May Start: Toktu Zampa (Bumthang) Finish: Trashi Yangtse Summary: This route was the most important trade route to eastern Bhutan till the road was built. Nowadays hardly anybody, except some ardent trekkers, [...]

Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

Duration: Six days, Max. Elevation: 4,520m Highest Camp: 4,300m Standard: Medium Best Seasons: April to June and September to October Start: Gynekha (Thimphu) Finish: Chamgang (Thimpu) Summary: Although the trek leads up to plenty of beautiful high altitude mountain lakes and provides stunning views of the whole Bhutanese Himalayan range as well as Kanjenjunga (3rd [...]

Gasa Hot Spring Trek

Duration: Five days, Max. Elevation: 2,430 Highest Camp: 2,250 Standard: Easy Best Seasons: February to March & October to December Start: Tashitang (Punakha) Finish: Tashitang (Punakha) Summary: The Gasa Hot Spring Trek is one of the easier treks in Bhutanalthough it is advisable to connect the walking days and walk up to the tsachu from [...]

Bumthang Cultural Trek

Duration: Three days, Max. Elevation: 3,360m Highest Camp: 2,800m Standard: Easy to medium Best Seasons: March to May & September to November Start: Toktu Zampa (Bumthang) Finish: Mesithang (Bumthang) Summary: The Bumthang Cultural Trek. Bumthang is well known as one of the main cultural centres of Bhutan and there are many opportunities to visit temples [...]