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A guide to Bhutan's top festivals

Bhutan’s festival calendar is brimming with countless vibrant festivals. Integral to Bhutanese culture, festivals provide an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to come together, dance, socialise and receive blessings. Up and down the country, annual tshechus are held in the courtyards of monasteries, temples and dzongs, a colourful celebration of community spirit, played out to the tune of traditional dance and theatrical performance.

Amankora Thimphu

Designed to resemble a traditional dzong or fortress, this serene and stylish retreat is set in a peaceful pine forest close to the many attractions of Bhutan’s capital city, Thimphu, offering 21st century comforts in classic Bhutanese style.

Bumthang Mountain Resort

After a day’s exploring, this authentic Bhutanese mountain lodge is a welcoming and comfortable place to return to, where the staff are friendly and attentive, the rooms are cosy and warm and the views from the mountainside are superb.

Gross National Happiness

The concept of Gross National Happiness, or GNH, was written into Bhutan’s constitution as an indicator of national prosperity in 2008. Challenging the more familiar measure of GDP as a way to quantify the success of the country, Bhutan proudly puts the happiness of its citizens first. Living in pursuit of national happiness has confirmed its almost mythical status as a real-life Shangri-La.

Druk Hotel

The perfect city-centre hotel for exploring the delights of Thimphu, Druk Hotel offers excellent value for money and is located right at the heart of the action overlooking Clocktower Square, with plenty of markets and restaurants on the doorstep.

Boutique Nepal and Bhutan

This itinerary takes you through some of the most beautiful and interesting destinations in the world and includes all the key highlights of Nepal and Bhutan, making it a true gem of an itinerary!

Classic Bhutan

Discover one of Asia’s most beguiling destinations. Taking in the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the thriving capital city of Thimpu and some of Asia’s most stunning scenery, this 8 night itinerary offers the perfect introduction to the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Amankora Bumthang

A stylish fusion of traditional style and contemporary design, Amankora Bumthang offers boutique accommodation in Bhutan’s spiritual heartland, within the town of Jakar in the centre of the beautiful Choekhor Valley.

Meri Puensum

The family-run Meri Puensum prides itself on its warm Bhutanese hospitality, ensuring the comfort and care of guests are constantly attended to. One of the first resorts in the Punakha area, the hotel offers simple but comfortable rooms.

Trekking in Bhutan

Backed by the mighty Himalayas and the hiking heavyweights of Nepal and India, it is no surprise that Bhutan is fast establishing itself as a world class trekking destination. It is home to one of the world’s most challenging walks but its beautiful scenery appeals to the less intrepid hiker too, with many a route passing through rolling meadows, bamboo forests and rhododendron clad hillsides. The highlight of a trip to Bhutan is often the walk up to the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery, yet simply taking a wander on the path less travelled will be rewarded with spectacular panoramas, stretching for miles around.

Despite Bhutan’s small size, there is no shortage of brilliant hiking terrain there. Characterized by its dramatic scenery, mountains, forests, valleys, vibrant festivals, and lofty, sacred monasteries, Bhutan is a patchwork of varied terrain and cultural hotspots and trekking is the key to discovering its heartland. Follow ancient trade routes, clamber to the top of a majestic peak or simply go in search of the most remote corners of the country on a walk back in time in Bhutan.

Tiger's Nest

For a successful ascent to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, it is vital to acclimatize over the course of your trip. It is a fairly gentle walk up to the top but the altitude makes the ascent more challenging so it is worth bearing this in mind before you begin. A pitstop at a strategically placed café en route is the perfect way to refuel, soaking up the breathtaking sight of the iconic monastery coming into view before you reach your final destination. The hike to the monastery takes around four or five hours, including an hour spent in the monastery itself.

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Dochula to Langchutse Lhaktang

This fantastic day hike along the Dochula Pass, located between Thimphu and Punakha, is one of the best ways to see the Himalayas in all their majestic glory. The route offers panoramic views across the Himalayas and is punctuated by no less than 108 chortens, making it a fantastic way to see the beautiful scenery of Bhutan and encounter its varied flora and fauna whilst meeting many a local along the way.

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Gangtey

This easy hike takes you from the Gangtey Monastery through the Phobijikha Valley, offering extraordinarily beautiful views of the glacial valley as you take a downhill route along the valley floor. At only two hours long, this is the perfect hike to add into any Bhutan itinerary and is a fantastic way to see the very best of the area’s plant and animal life. Enjoy a picnic at its highest point and soak up some of the most spectacular views in all of Bhutan.

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The Haa Valley

Only opening its doors to tourism in 2002, the Haa Valley is a patchwork of terraced fields of wheat, barley and potatoes and remains virtually untouched by the outside world. In our opinion, it is a fantastic spot to get well and truly off the beaten track, enjoy lovely, gentle hiking and visit rural, local villages.

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