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Asia
Signature: Bhutan & the High Himalayan Valleys
8 days
Starts Thimphu, BhutanEnds Paro, Bhutan
About this trip
Venture through the "Land of the Thunder Dragon," where ancient spirituality and modern mindfulness converge in the high Himalayas. From the winding trails of the Tiger’s Nest to private audiences with governance insiders, discover a nation defined by its heritage. Connect with local artisans and monks to witness the living soul of Bhutan.
Highlights
- ✦Gain rare insight into Bhutan’s future during a private discussion on the visionary Gelephu Mindfulness City with the project’s coordinator
- ✦Engage with contemporary Bhutanese culture at VAST
- ✦joining artists for a roundtable on how modern creativity blends with traditional symbolism.
- ✦Cross the country’s longest suspension bridge before sharing a home-hosted lunch with a local family in the Punakha Valley
- ✦Receive a private longevity blessing from monks at Taphu Monastery in the tranquil Phobjikha Valley
- ✦Hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- ✦followed by a farewell dinner and traditional masked dance performance in Paro.
Day by Day
📍 Paro Airport
Dates & Prices
Booking through We Go Yonder earns Explorer Points (a credit toward future trips) and builds your Explorer Score for expedition applications.
May 2027
22 May – 29 May 2027
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US$7,499
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September 2027
25 Sep – 2 Oct 2027
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October 2027
9 Oct – 16 Oct 2027
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23 Oct – 30 Oct 2027
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November 2027
6 Nov – 13 Nov 2027
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20 Nov – 27 Nov 2027
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May 2028
13 May – 20 May 2028
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27 May – 3 Jun 2028
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September 2028
23 Sep – 30 Sep 2028
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October 2028
7 Oct – 14 Oct 2028
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21 Oct – 28 Oct 2028
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November 2028
4 Nov – 11 Nov 2028
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18 Nov – 25 Nov 2028
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May 2029
12 May – 19 May 2029
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26 May – 2 Jun 2029
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September 2029
22 Sep – 29 Sep 2029
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October 2029
6 Oct – 13 Oct 2029
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20 Oct – 27 Oct 2029
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November 2029
3 Nov – 10 Nov 2029
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17 Nov – 24 Nov 2029
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What's Included
✓ Included
- ·Your G for Good Moment: Contemporary Art Visit at VAST
- ·Thimphu
- ·Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
- ·Thimphu
- ·Signature Moment: Mindfulness City Discussion
- ·Thimphu. Arrival transfer. Orientation walk to Centenary Farmers Market. Visit Buddha Statue.Hike & visit the Wangditse Monastery. Visit to Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Center. Discussion on Geluphu Mindfulness City (GMC). Visit to Dochula Pass. Chimi Lhakhang hike & visit the temple. Wander around Punakha town & local market. Punakha Dzong visit. Farm lunch with local family. Visit Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup Nunnery. Gangtey Valley Excursion. Taphu Monastery visit. Jangsa Electrical Museum visit. Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. Departure transfer. Tips are included for all activities
- ·meals and porterage
- ·except for your Expedition Leader. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Bhutan Visa (Subject to Approval).
