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West Bhutan's Paro Dzong (fortress) at dusk

A Bhutan trip provides the rare opportunity to experience incredible mountain scenery, meet some of the friendliest people on earth and learn about a balanced way of life that values happiness over materialism.

For perspective on what it means to visit Bhutan, imagine Nepal before it was discovered by the outside world and Tibet before its culture was threatened by political upheavals. At Sky Kingdom Adventures, we introduce you to the himalayan way of life as only Bhutanese people can. Our staff and guides were born in Bhutan and have lived all their lives in Bhutan and know the terrain, local conditions and its people as only insiders can.

When you travel with us you are not merely passing through, but making intimate connections with Bhutan and its people. We take pride in crafting personal itineraries that reflect the widest, most enriching experience of Bhutan possible. Our adventures are authentic travel experiences that come from the heart and the spirit. Travel to Bhutan offers a lifetime opportunity to experience a way of life that is vanishing from the rest of the Himalayas. Here, below, are some classic ways to experience the "Jewel of the Himalayas ".

Easy Cultural Adventures Features: Colorful local markets, optional hikes or relaxed exploration, seasonal festivities, a true Bhutanese farm experience, the newly opened valley of Haa.		A Hiker's Exploration of Bhutan Features: day hikes to local temples and monuments, best trails in West and Central Bhutan, rhododendron walk (in spring), Paro to Bumthang valleys.
Bhutan Himalaya: In Goddess Jhomu's lap Features: Classic Himalayan trek to Mt. Jhomulhari's basecamp. Loop back to Paro or cross over to Lingzhi and Thimphu.		*Sacred Rhythms: Paro Tshechu* Festival Features:** The Grand Paro Festival (spring) with overland journey through Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, and Bumthang.
Sacred Rhythms: The Thimphu Tshechu Features: The Grand Thimphu Festival (fall) with overland journey through Paro, Punakha, Wangdue and Bumthang valleys.		Sacred Rhythms: Bumthang Festivals Features: Seasonal festivities in Central Bhutan, hikes to burning lake, the Castle of the White Crane.
Sacred Rhythms: Trongsa Tshechu Features: Year-end Trongsa Festival, the valley of sacred cranes, Kunga Rabtem palace, Black Mountain hike, Western Bhutan with Hall of 100 Pillars.		Sacred Rhythms: Punakha Procession Features: Procession of Warriors, Punakha Castle , sacred cranes and Gangtey Monastery, Black Mountain hike, Farm visit.
Enchanted Trails : The Lost Valleys of Nabji & Korphu Features: Bhutan's newest trek route,alt. below 7,000ft, hidden valleys of central Bhutan, rare golden langurs, Monpa people.		Bhutan Himalaya : Into the Nomadic Realms Features: Lingzhi and Laya, passes over 17,000ft, Jhomulhari, Jitchu Drake, other Himalayan peaks.
Bhutan Himalaya: The Snowman Trek Features: High Altitude Expedition, passes over 18,000ft, Lingzhi, Laya and Lunana to Trongsa or Bumthang.		Bhutan Tapestry: Textiles and Weavers Features: Traditional weavers, Textiles in the Marketplace, Significance of Textiles and Weaving in Bhutanese culture.
On the Wings of Prayer Features: Rare Black-Necked Cranes, Gangtey Monastery, Black Mountains Hike & Nature Study Center, Crane Festival..		Enchanted Trails : The Black Mountains Features: Gentle trek in the Black Mountains Range, Gangtey Monastery, Phobjikha Valley and Nature Center..
Contemplative Bhutan Features: Optional Trek in beautiful biodiversity-rich Nabji Korphu region, Rare Black-Necked Cranes, Gangtey Monastery, Bumthang, Ura Valley.		Bhutan Himalaya: The Dragon's Path Features: Beautiful Jele Dzong, himalayan lakes, Phajoding Monastery, Jhomulhari views.
Enchanted Trails: Swan Temple Trek Features: Scenic trail to Swan Temple, hidden villages, beautiful temples, Castle of the Crane and West and Central Bhutan highlights.		Bhutan Himalaya : The Dhur Hot Springs Features: challenging trek, spruce, hemlock and maple forests, medicinal hot springs, West and Central Bhutan.

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A Bhutan trip provides the rare opportunity to experience incredible mountain scenery, meet some of the friendliest people on earth and learn about a balanced way of life that values happiness over materialism.

Features: Colorful local markets, optional hikes or relaxed exploration, seasonal festivities, a true Bhutanese farm experience, the newly opened valley of Haa.

Features: day hikes to local temples and monuments, best trails in West and Central Bhutan, rhododendron walk (in spring), Paro to Bumthang valleys.

Features: Classic Himalayan trek to Mt. Jhomulhari's basecamp. Loop back to Paro or cross over to Lingzhi and Thimphu.

Features: The Grand Paro Festival (spring) with overland journey through Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, and Bumthang.

Features: The Grand Thimphu Festival (fall) with overland journey through Paro, Punakha, Wangdue and Bumthang valleys.

Features: Seasonal festivities in Central Bhutan, hikes to burning lake, the Castle of the White Crane.

Features: Year-end Trongsa Festival, the valley of sacred cranes, Kunga Rabtem palace, Black Mountain hike, Western Bhutan with Hall of 100 Pillars.

Features: Procession of Warriors, Punakha Castle , sacred cranes and Gangtey Monastery, Black Mountain hike, Farm visit.

Features: Bhutan's newest trek route,alt. below 7,000ft, hidden valleys of central Bhutan, rare golden langurs, Monpa people.

Features: Lingzhi and Laya, passes over 17,000ft, Jhomulhari, Jitchu Drake, other Himalayan peaks.

Features: High Altitude Expedition, passes over 18,000ft, Lingzhi, Laya and Lunana to Trongsa or Bumthang.

Features: Traditional weavers, Textiles in the Marketplace, Significance of Textiles and Weaving in Bhutanese culture.

Features: Rare Black-Necked Cranes, Gangtey Monastery, Black Mountains Hike & Nature Study Center, Crane Festival..

Features: Gentle trek in the Black Mountains Range, Gangtey Monastery, Phobjikha Valley and Nature Center..

Features: Optional Trek in beautiful biodiversity-rich Nabji Korphu region, Rare Black-Necked Cranes, Gangtey Monastery, Bumthang, Ura Valley.

Features: Beautiful Jele Dzong, himalayan lakes, Phajoding Monastery, Jhomulhari views.

Features: Scenic trail to Swan Temple, hidden villages, beautiful temples, Castle of the Crane and West and Central Bhutan highlights.

Features: challenging trek, spruce, hemlock and maple forests, medicinal hot springs, West and Central Bhutan.