Travel through the rural sites of the kingdom and experience the unique sights and sound of this magical land. This trip unwinds a unique combination of relaxing yoga practice by maximizing your well-being by taking part in our daily morning yoga class and enjoying your day activities with true charm, exploring the dramatic landscape, taking…
Our Home Stay tour is to make visitors experience and explore the profound cultural diversity of the vibrant Bhutanese. On this tour, we take our visitors to explore the wide range of farms and rural enterprise in different environment. You will stay in small, less touristed towns, stop at out-of-the-way sites in between and meet…
Bhutan is a perfect place to come and take control of your mind, body and spirit. Enjoy yoga retreat in the sacred land of Bhutan with deep spiritual people. Your journey with Wild Mountain Adventure provides a practical aid to the ancient art of yoga harmonizing your mind, body and spirit with hot spring therapy,…
Walk around monasteries, stupas and fascinating ancient architecture you cannot find anywhere but in this Land of Happiness. This uniqueness will transform you into a responsible trekker, as you will fall in love with the fresh air and the beauty of the high Himalayas and Mother Nature at her best in Bhutan. The best bits…
The Paro Chhu beautifully flows southward through the midst of Paro valley having its source rises to the south of Mt. Jomolhari (24000ft/7314m), which is revered as the abode of goddess Jomo. This glacier rivers drains through the alpine meadows and deep gorges through Jigme Dorji National Park and descends into the wide, open valley…
The Exotic Bird Watching tour provides unique opportunities for bird watching enthusiast to see rich diversity of Bhutan’s birds in abundance. You will explore some of the special and beautiful birds of this mystical kingdom from amazing matrix of broad valleys and densely forested nature with elevation ranging from 1300 m – 3500m. The forest…
Explore the living cultural heritage of Bhutan, which has remained remarkably unblemished. On this tour, we will take you one-step deeper into Bhutan, where few tourist go. We will make you experience to a great degree where the age-old traditions are vibrant and continue to have clear significance in everyday life of the Bhutanese people….
Immerse yourself in the natural heaven of Bhutan and experience the dramatic landscape, unique culture and unsurpassed beauty Bhutan on this 7 days mountain biking tour. This unique Himalayan Biking Tour in the Land of the Thunder Dragon is an escape into the vibrant living heritage and an opportunity to travel through a timeless Himalayan…
Punakha is the significant region in the heart of Bhutanese history. Punakha was chosen as the capital and seat of the government in 1651, after the unification and the first establishment of Chhoesid Nyiden, the dual system of government. It served as the capital until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. In 1907,…
This adventurous Hidden Kingdom Motorcycle ride in the Land of Gross National Happiness is an experience into the vibrant living heritage of this tiny kingdom. The tour starts in the enchanting Paro valley and takes you over several scenic valleys, traverse through countryside, and learn about the cultural, history and traditions of the kingdom. You…
This is a relaxed itinerary to experience Bhutan. You will visit 6 of the 20 districts of Bhutan including capital Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa and the beautiful valleys of Bumthang in central Bhutan.
Apart from the landscape, the first thing noticeable about Bhutan are its unique houses, fortresses and monasteries; all built with an architectural module that evolved in the 16th century. Today, whether in a village or about town, structures, built of wood and stone masonry without a blueprint as such, will grab eyeballs. The best bits…
Samtengang Winter Trek is one of the low altitudes and easiest trek recommend for beginners and those who have less time but want to include a short adventure trek in Bhutan. The pleasant journey begins from the valley of historical Punakha, which is the most significant and beautiful region at the heart of Bhutanese culture…
The trek despite of its difficulty it is well worth the effort as it takes trekkers through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Bhutan. The Duer Tshachu is located in the Wangchuk Centennial Park and it has seven different types of hot spring with an average temperature that varies from 38-52 degree Celsius. This…
Burn some calories and breath the therapeutic fresh air of Bhutan. Hike around Thimphu and Paro, and discover the wilderness and drink in the lovely Himalayan landscapes, dotted with colourful prayer flags and monasteries. Explore pristine nature at your own pace. The best bits on this walking excursion Take the trails listed at http://www.bhutan-trails.org/thimphu-hikes/maps/index.html First…
Phobjikha’s charm lies in the beautiful and wide valley that is a winter home to the endangered Black-necked Cranes, believed to be sacred and a blessing for the valley, and showcases the co-existence of community and bird in perfect harmony. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature has adopted Phobjikha valley as a conservation area,…
Merak Sakten Trek is one of the remote and isolated community trek located in the far-flung regions of Merak and Sakten under Trashigang districts. This beautiful trek last for seven days and takes trekkers through the newly founded Sakten Wildlife Sanctuary, which presents a wide diversity of Himalayan ecosystem. The highlight of the trek is…
Saga La Trek is notably the short three days trek that begins from the remote region of Haa and ends up close to the ruined Drukgyel Dzong in the northern end of scenic Paro valley. This nature trek offers the opportunity to be surrounded by wilderness as you traverse through densely wooded forests, mountain passes…
The Salt Trek Route is a newly founded trek route in the eastern Bhutan and is quite a popular 8-day trek that is rated a medium-hard one. The trail follows the ancient foot trail between Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar where people use to make voyages via this route to take salt and silk from the…
A short 5 days mountain biking tour is one of the scenic cycling epic journeys through Bhutan. The adventure offers a magical feel of a Himalayan fairy tale land. Over the course of your ride, the scenery changes from verdant forest to the flower-filled valleys to stunning landscape. The rich traditional culture of Bhutan is…
The Kuri Chhu (river) Lhobrak River in the eastern Bhutan is one of the major rivers in eastern Bhutan forming a scenic valley with high ridge and deep valley. It is one of the tributary rivers of Manas River, which is the largest river of Bhutan. It is one of the interesting destination for white…
A fascinating mountain biking adventure covering all the major towns of West, Central and Eastern Circuit. This mountain biking tour takes you through some of the scenic landscape of Bhutan and you will love every bit of your Himalayan mountain adventure tour with you selected biking gears. This tour highlights all types of biking routs…
The Wang Chhu or Raidak River is a tributary river of Brahmaputra. It has its source in the Himalayas flowing through the west-central Bhutan and subsequently flow downstream towards the south at a competitively rapid speed through open valley and runs through a narrow defile after crossing 5 km from the confluence. The Wang Chhu…
This tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is a dream destination for photographers. It offers you pristine Himalayan landscape with crystal clear rivers, beautiful fortresses some of which are built near the rivers like the Punakha Dzong, which is considered to be the most beautiful fortress in the country. This majestic fortress is built on the confluence of the…
Nub Tshona Pata Trek is one of the finest natural treks in the country. The treks begins and ends in the enchanting Haa valley. Sheer mountain range with unsurpassed beauty the journey takes you through rich forest of flora and fauna offering breathtaking views of the giant Himalayan mountain peaks looping at the valley head….
Drametse Lakhang is one of the principal spiritual centres of Peling Tradition. It is located in Dramitse, Mongar. Drametpse literally means ‘peak without enemy’ which is a state of total freedom from the webs of conception attainable through Dzogchen teaching and practices of Peling Terchoe revealed by great master Terton Pema Lingpa (1450-1521). The monastery…
Mount Jomolhari (7,326m/24,035ft) is one of the most popular mountains in Bhutan. As such, the Jomolhari Trek is also one of the popular treks and it goes all the way up to the base of Mount Jomolhari. The altitude steeps up from 2,500 meters to nearly 5,000 meters and the trek offers majesty of experiences…
The 6 days Dagala botanical trek is one of the best ways to explore and study the wildflowers of Bhutan. The pristine environment and rich biodiversity of the surrounding region offers a garden growth of botanical flowers. The journey takes you into an area adorned with a multitude of pristine, crystal clear lakes with stunning…
The challenging 10 days Central Bhutan mountain biking tour is one of the most fascinating and combined on and off-road rides in the country and it is graded difficult and sometimes extremely difficult. The skilled and expert mountain bikers will not be disappointed by the rugged mountain terrain as you paddle over several high altitude…
See the real Bhutan and experience non-stop excitement on your motorcycle tour. You will experience an in-depth look into the kingdom by exploring the side of the country most people read about. The 10 days Motorcycle tour takes you through the countryside, meet the local people and learn about their culture, history and traditions. More…
The Wild East Rodungla Trek is one of the interesting trek in Bhutan. The trek takes trekkers from the central region of Bumthang to the eastern region of Trashiyangtes. The trek takes you across the northern topmost regions of eastern Bhutan taking trekkers through the ancient important trade route. Prior to the construction of new…
Travel through the rural sites of the kingdom and experience the unique sights and sound of this magical land. This trip unwinds a unique combination of relaxing yoga practice by maximizing your well-being by taking part in our daily morning yoga class and enjoying your day activities with true charm, exploring the dramatic landscape, taking…
If you love alpine lakes, this is the trek for you. You will see several alpine crystal clear lakes together with stunning views of snow-capped mountains including Mt. Everest, Jomolhari, Masang Gang, Jichu Drake, Gangche Ta and many more. An entire day will be dedicated to visiting some of the picturesque lakes, fishing and resting….
Break away from the herd and venture off the beaten path. This vibrant 11 days Bhutan mountain biking tour is an experiential and captivating journey in the heartland of this mystical Himalayan kingdom. The almost traffic free road beginning from Paro all the way to Bumthang valley makes an excellent mountain biking. This incredible journey…
Break away from the main tourist center and venture off the beaten path with ATB incredible array of optional photography tour. All our photography tour is designed to give you a wonderful opportunity and a kind of experience for travelers seeking photographic adventures in an unspoiled and unexplored environment. Whether you are an amateur photographer or well experience…
Punakha Winter Trek is a short and easy three days trek that takes trekkers from the lovely strands of conifer forest of capital Thimphu (7700ft/2350m) and takes all the way down to the dense vegetation through virgin forest to ancient capital of Punakha, which lies at an altitude of somewhat lowly as 4430ft/1315m. The altitude…
The Dang Chu (river) is one of the largest rivers in Wangdue flowing through the west and east gorge of Black Mountain with its tributaries of Mo Chhu River, which flows from the left side of the Punakha Dzong having, is source from the glacier lakes of Gasa valley. Pho Chhu River also has its…
This 11 days botanical photo safari tour offers an opportunity to explore different Himalayan wildflowers including a garden flower that grows in Bhutan. The tour starts in the enchanting Paro valley home to mount Jomolhari (7,300m) situated at the northern end of the valley whose glacier water forms the Paro Chu River flowing through the…
Drive into the heart and soul of the kingdom with our Khoma Textile Ride. Our adventure motorcycle ride takes you one-step deeper into the Bhutan, where few tourist go. This 13 days motorcycle journey presents and experience of the dramatic landscape, unique culture and unsurpassed beauty. This tour takes you to the remotest Lhuentse valley…
This is the ideal trek in Bhutan and is the most popular trek in the country. It offers you an amazing view of natural landscape of blue pine forests, high ridges and pristine lakes while you will also get to visit some highlander ancient Monasteries, Dzongs (fortresses) and villages. This is a relatively easy trek…
Eastern Bhutan has many dialects spoken and a very rich variation of customs subtly different from Western Bhutan. Discover the differences that enrich Bhutanese culture. Nested on a high plateau is the home of the impressive masked dance of the drums called the Dremitse Nga Cham. The dance is recognized as a UNESCO cultural heritage,…
An incredible 8 days biking journey in the mystical kingdom of the Thunder Dragon is an escape into the rich natural environment of Bhutan that lies mostly in undisturbed and pristine form. The places included in this tour are Paro, Haa, Thimphu and Punakha valley and these regions possesses a real charm. Along with your…
The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has increasingly being described as the birding paradise of the world. Moreover, on this birding tour of Bhutan, we will take you through some of the most astonishing and densely wooded forest, mountain passes, panoramic landscape, and field of green-carpeted valleys, where you will find some of the very…
Samtengang Winter Trek is one of the low altitudes and easiest trek recommend for beginners and those who have less time but want to include a short adventure trek in Bhutan. The pleasant journey begins from the valley of historical Punakha, which is the most significant and beautiful region at the heart of Bhutanese culture…
Max. Elevation: 5,320m Duration: 25 days, Highest Camp: 5,050m Standard: Hard Best Seasons: Mid June to Mid October Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro) Finish: Sephu (Trongsa) Summary: The Snowmen Trek is the most difficult trek in Bhutan and is often touted as one of the most difficult treks in the entire world. This is an extension of the Laya-Gasa Trek. It starts in…
Chelela Natural Trail is an interest short duration trek taking trekkers at a maximum altitude of 3700m above sea level. It is rated as easy trek and best undertaken during spring and autumn months. This ultimate journey starts in the beautiful Paro valley and takes trekkers through densely wooded forests of pine, conifer, and oak,…
The popular six days Botanical Druk Path Trek is the combination of high altitude trek with botanical photo safari adventure. It is recommended mainly for those who have less time but have a passion to make a trek and botanical photography tour in Bhutan. The trail takes you through gorgeous landscape surrounded by thick forest…
Nabji Karphu Trek is a six days cultural base trek that takes trekkers through some of the remote and isolated village of Trongsa. The name Nabji and Karphu is a name of two different kind of village in Trongsa. The trek can be best enjoyed in the winter wood where you get to see interesting…
This itinerary provides you an ideal introduction to the kingdom of Bhutan. In five nights and six days, you will visit three western districts of Punakha, Paro and capital Thimphu. Nonetheless, you will not miss Bhutan’s most iconic monastery, the Tiger’s Nest, which will be the main highlight of the program.
Savour the minimal yet potent delicacies of Bhutan. Bhutanese food is a direct reflection of a simple yet strenuous Himalayan lifestyle, wherein the bounty of tropical abundance was not available, and travel difficult in the old days. Most meals were basic, simple, endemic to regions, easy to cook and made with mostly local ingredients that…
Discover the hereditary beginnings of the Wangchuck dynasty (the monarchs of Bhutan). The central region used to be the centre of power for the first and second kings. Trongsa is proud to this day of its administrative history, and its Royal Heritage Museum holds much information on the royal lineage of the five visionary and…
The wide and scenic valley of Bumthang is home to some of the kingdom’s most ancient and precious sites with two major river draining through the valley. The Chamkhar Chhu and the Tang Chhu are the two main rivers of Bumthang, which drains the east of Black Mountain watershed. These rivers are originated from near…
Bumthang Tang Valley Trek with Home Stay Tour is one of the excellent three days introductory treks in Bumthang. The trail offers beautiful scenery, impressive landscape, scattered rural village, remote and isolated monasteries with mountain passes dotted with beautiful prayer flags. More interestingly, the wide and scenic valley of Bumthang is home to some of the…
The changing season brings unique and a different cycle in nature. Come for the green season with blossoming flowers and a wonderful harvest of fruits. Your botanical trip begins from Samdrup Jongkhar in the southeastern part of Bhutan and takes you all the way through savoring the enchanting pristine natural beauty filled with abundant botanical…
Get away from the crowed and venture off the beaten path with our Thunder Dragon Motorcycle ride. This 8 days tour allows you to get away from all and immerse yourself in the great outdoors. On this tour you will get an opportunity to travel through dramatic mountain passes with panoramic view of the scenic…
On this tour, you will be seeing the pleasant sighs of the wild and domestic followers in abundance and appreciate seeing wide array of its natural plants with blossom flowers. Moreover, on this tour you will get a chance to experience the festival celebration of the rhododendron flower held in Lamperi Botanical Garden. The festival…
This hidden and remote journey begins from Drukgyel Dzong in the northern end of Paro Valley and it is rated with medium-hard one taking trekkers through diverse terrain and sacred mountains, offering amazing views of some of the most pristine and unspoiled landscapes of Bhutan. With its diverse flora and fauna, as you ascents and…
My overall experience in Bhutan was amazing. thanks to my guide Tshering Dorji and his organization Actual Travel Bhutan is extremely professional. Everything was well organized. The car was comfortable and safe, the driver was really good and safe as well, and guide provided me a lot of information on the way.He could answer every…
The one night Bumdra Monastery Trek is one of the finest short duration trek opt for visitors wishing to add a day or two trek in their program. The trek takes trekkers from Sanga Chokhor Buddhist Institute in Paro valley and leads you through the pine forest and rhododendron up to the Bumdra Goempa, which…
Trashigang is known as the jewel of the east. It is one of the 20 dzongkhag (district) comprising Bhutan. It border with Trashyangtse in the north, Mongar in the west, Samdrup Jongkhar in the south and Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh in the east. Trashigang lies at an elevation ranging between 600 meters to 4,000…
This itinerary provides you an ideal introduction to the kingdom of Bhutan. In four nights and five days, you will visit three western districts of Punakha, Paro and capital Thimphu. Nonetheless, you will not miss Bhutan’s most iconic monastery, the Tiger’s Nest, which will be the main highlight of the program.
The Mangde Chhu River or Trongsa Chhu flows in the central Bhutan traversing roughly towards the north-south of the country. The river has its source near Gangkhar Puensum towering at 24735ft/7541m. It is one of the highest peaks in Bhutan lies under Wangdue province. The Mangdue Chhu drains towards the eastern slope of the Black…
The Tingtibe Bird Festival Tour is rated one of the most spectacular and popular route taken. It takes you from Samdrup Jongkhar to Tingtibe under Zhemgang district traversing through several mountain passes, lush green valleys and rich Himalayan ecosystem – which is home to many endangered bird species. This birding journey truly offers unique opportunities…
This itinerary is recommended for a real up close and personal tour of the kingdom of Bhutan. You will visit 6 of the 20 districts of Bhutan including capital Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa and the beautiful valleys of Bumthang in central Bhutan
The mighty and majestic glacier fed Pho Chhu River gushing down through the midst of terrace rice fields, scattered settlement, mixed forest, protected and undisturbed wilderness provides an exciting opportunity for kayaks enthusiast. The exhilarating Mo Chhu rivers perfect with lush green landscape and heart pounding rapids is perfect for kayaks & rafts of all…
The mighty and majestic glacier fed Mo Chhu River gushing down through the midst of terrace rice fields, scattered settlement, mixed forest, protected and undisturbed wilderness provides an exciting opportunity for rafts & kayaks enthusiast. The exhilarating Mo Chhu rivers perfect with lush green landscape and heart pounding rapids is perfect for kayaks & rafts…
Enrich your yoga practice with historical Punakha Tshechu (Festival). Mix this ingredient together any way you want to make your Bhutan tour more charming. This tour offers yoga practice in the magical setting of the kingdom, where you can unwind, relax and come into a more integrated relationship with yourself and your world. Combine with…
Whenever you return home from a holiday, you look forward to another break, just to recover from the stress of travel. In Bhutan, you may arrive stressed, but you will leave feeling rejuvenated and relieved of modern day hassles. Bhutan is a sanctuary for those, who seek wellness treats, or want to try out meditational…
The Puna Tshang Chu (river) is one of the largest river in the western region with its tributaries of Mo Chhu River, which flows from the left side of the Punakha Dzong having is source from the glacier lakes of Gasa valley. Pho Chhu River also has its source from the glacier lakes of Gasa…
I have just made a trip to Bhutan a dream realized after 2 years in this small country with magnificent landscapes and full of traditions, cultural beauty, if you want to zenitude it’s there to coordinate with a yoga / trek in the valley of Kathmandu very beautiful. I highly recommend Actual Travel Bhutan for…
This tour provides unique opportunities for bird watching enthusiast to see rich diversity of Bhutan’s birds in abundance. You will explore some of the special and beautiful birds of this mystical kingdom from amazing matrix of broad valleys and densely forested nature with elevation ranging from 1300 m – 3500m. The forest here are magical…
Zhemgang lies in the south-central part of Bhutan. It is one of Bhutan’s least discovered districts and a destination that is truly a “off the beaten track”. The temperature is moderately cool, which makes it a biodiversity hotspot that is home to as many as 22 endangered species, including the magical Golden Langur. Zhemgang is…
This beautiful hidden kingdom ride is an incredible journey in the mystical land of the thunder Dragon, with a time honored Buddhist culture and ancient religious traditions. Wings of the Dragon Ride takes you through different landscape offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain peaks as you immerse through the rich natural environment of Bhutan….
A fascinating mountain biking adventure covering all the major towns of West, Central and Eastern Circuit. This mountain biking tour takes you through some of the scenic landscape of Bhutan and you will love every bit of your Himalayan mountain adventure tour with you selected biking gears. This tour highlights all types of biking routs…
The Jomolhari Botanical Photo Safari Trek takes you from 2,600m up to 5,224m. This botanical photo trek starts from the Drukgyel Dzong at the head of Paro valley taking you to Lingshi, up to 16,236ft/4950m and ends up close to Thimphu. With one day halt at Jangothang the botanical trek is blessed with a wealth…
We’re a big group with various purpose in Bhutan. Actually serving us is quite challenging and complicated. Actual Travel has proven to us that they are professional, flexible and resourceful. We enjoyed our trip in Thimphu and Paro and our unusual needs met. Special thanks to our guide Dorji, who is a passionate photographer and…
This 6 days guided on-road biking tour in the rugged, mountainous landscape of Bhutan lends itself an opportunity to engage in recreational activities, cultural experience and magnificent sightseeing. The region covers in this tour are Paro, Thimphu and the remote Haa valley. The sport offers an escape into a vibrant living heritage, and the certain…
