Itinerary Suggestion

'‘I first saw photographs of this inaccessible mountain kingdom in the 1970’s when no foreign visitors could go there. I have wanted to visit ever since.’'

Bhutan is everything one could imagine and a lot more. There are now some luxury lodges which means real comfort and very good food, but at a price.

Most visitors limit their holidays to the two most accessible valleys but the further East you travel the more remote the villages and towns you come across. So the more time you have, the better: it means that we can design days with our guides which really get under the skin of the country.

It is also interesting to stay for a few nights in locally-owned properties and, in the company of our guides, what you sacrifice in terms of comfort is more than made up for in the type of experience.

For those who like the mountains, it is also worth making the time for some trekking.

Bhutan has always offered the opportunity to witness a completely unique culture in a quasi-feudal kingdom. Not only are the mountains and ancient forests protected under law, they have protected the way of life from outside influence - all houses are built in the vernacular style, children and adults alike wear national dress and archery is still the most popular sport.

The ancient Buddhism which is practiced has also evolved with a purity which is very special; the monasteries which dot the landscape still exert their strong influence in the surrounding rural communities.

The lie of the land has also meant limited access or mechanisation; so many agricultural practices and building techniques have remained unchanged over centuries

A timeless kingdom and probably the most unspoilt, natural habitat and culture in Asia.