Tours to Bhutan

From Kathmandu into Bhutan
Your Himalayan holiday begins in Kathmandu - the ancient medieval capital of Nepal. Here you’ll visit the Hindu holy shrines at Pashupatinath, return the gaze of Buddha’s all-seeing eyes at Swayumbunath temple and join the hustle and bustle of daily life in Durbar Square. A memorable flight across the southern flank of the mighty Himalaya takes you into Bhutan - Land of the Thunder Dragon.

To help you choose the right trip, The Adventure Company has graded every itinerary. Obviously, grading is quite subjective - what is demanding for some people may be easy for others, and vice versa - so please keep this in mind when choosing a trip. Most healthy, active people will be able to take part in and enjoy nearly every trip. Just click on the grade assigned to the tour you are interested in -- Gentle - Easy - Active - Moderate - Demanding - Strenuous.

Gentle	These trips are more about culture, landscapes and sights, rather than activity. There may be the odd walk on reasonably flat terrain, but be aware that walking city streets or clambering over ancient monuments can still be tiring. The itinerary could involve some tough traveling, so a sense of adventure is essential; you should be flexible, open-minded and prepared for the unexpected. Anyone in good health should be able to take part.
Easy	This type of trip might have the odd half-day (say 2-4 hours) walk, or possibly longer. There will invariably be some ascent and descent but on generally easy gradients. Max. altitude 2000m. Suitable for anyone in good health and normal fitness.
Active	Can involve activities like cycling, kayaking, walking, rafting, or even dog-sledding, for a half or full day. Suitable for anyone in good health and of normal fitness. No previous experience required, but you should undertake a program of exercise before the trip to get the most enjoyment out of each activity.
Moderate	Harder half/full-day walks (3-6 hours) over rugged terrain and involving regular steep ascent and descent (max. 700m) and possibly with some minor obstacles. Max. altitude around 3000m. You will have to carry a daysac (up to 6kg). Requires reasonable physical condition. Previous experience or preparation beneficial.
Demanding	Tough half day or full day-walks (up to 8 hrs) over rough paths, involving considerable ascent/descent (up to 1000m) on steep slopes with some minor obstacles or hazards. Max. altitude around 4000m. You will have to carry a large daysac or small rucksack (occasionally with a sleeping bag and personal gear up to 12kg). Good physical condition is essential. Some previous experience and/or preparation essential.
Strenuous	Challenging, full-day walks of up to 12 hours, on very steep slopes in difficult terrain, with ascent/descent of over 1000m, at altitudes of over 4000m and/or in a rigorous climate. Many obstacles – some major. Scrambling may be involved. This also applies to treks of extended duration and any trek which is unsupported, i.e. where you must carry a rucksack with personal gear, food and equipment. Excellent physical condition and previous experience and appropriate preparation are essential.

Note: technical skills, e.g. rope-work, using crampons or ice-axes, are not needed on any trip.

Responsible Travel Visitor numbers to Bhutan are limited by the government and the revenue generated by tourism is proactively used to preserve the country’s landscapes and heritage

Responsible Travel
Visitor numbers to Bhutan are limited by the government and the revenue generated by tourism is proactively used to preserve the country’s landscapes and heritage