Bhutan
Bhutan is a tiny kingdom that is probably the closest thing to paradise on earth! Although it is “poor” by the definition of western economics, it’s an incredibly rich country in terms of its culture, people, natural beauty, and pristine environment.
The King is a forward thinking individual, and everyone in the country is given free education and health care among many other benefits. It is the only country on earth that has a government policy of “Gross National Happiness” where the goal is to provide citizens with a perfect balance of economic opportunity, a clean environment, and spiritual well being!
Although Bhutan is expensive to visit due to a government policy that drastically limits the number of tourists allowed into the country, once you visit it, you will understand why, and gladly support this policy!
For people who have trekked with us in other parts of the Himalayas, or if you’re new and looking for a truly special and unique experience, a trip to Bhutan is a highlight not to be missed!
Kevin Grange has written a wonderful book chronicling our Snowman Trek:
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Trips
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Trips
Land Cost: $5320 USD
(based on min. 2 participants sharing twin, and current gov't royalty fees).
May 06 – May 24 ’12
Sep 24 – Oct 12 ’12**
Oct 06 – Oct 24 ’12
**(Thimphu Festival)
May 05 – May 23 ’13
Sep 23 – Oct 11 ’13**
Oct 05 – Oct 23 ’13
**(Thimphu Festival - tentative)
Length: 19 days 18 nights.
| Max. Altitude: 4950m / 16,235ft
This trek offers you a diverse variety of Bhutanese landscapes and culture and is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.
Land Cost: $3380 USD
(based on min. 2 participants sharing, and current government royalty fees).
May 06 – May 17 ’12
Sep 24 – Oct 05 ’12**
Oct 06 – Oct 17 ’12
**(Thimphu Festival)
May 05 – May 16 ’13
Sep 23 – Oct 04 ’13**
Oct 05 – Oct 16 ’13
**(Thimphu Festival-tentative)
Length: 12 days 11 nights.
| Max. Altitude: 4950m / 16,235ft
This trek offers you a wonderful variety of Bhutanese landscapes and is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas.
Land Cost: $3380 USD
(based on min. 2 participants sharing, and current gov't royalty fees).
May 06 – May 17 ’12
Sep 24 – Oct 5 ’12**
Oct 06 – Oct 17 ’12
**(Thimphu Festival)
May 05 – May 16 ’13
Sep 23 – Oct 4 ’13**
Oct 05 – Oct 16 ’13
**(Thimphu Festival-tentative)
Length: 12 days 11 nights.
| Max. Altitude: 3100m / 10,200ft
This tour focuses on the fabulously interesting and diverse culture, history, monasteries and festivals of the wonderful Kingdom of Bhutan.
Land Cost: $8370 USD
(based on min. 2 participants sharing, and current gov't royalty fees).
May 06 - Jun 04 ’12
Sep 24 – Oct 23 ’12**
Oct 06 – Nov 04 ’12
**(Thimphu Festival)
May 05 - Jun 03 ’13
Sep 24 – Oct 23 ’13**
Oct 05 – Nov 03 ’13
**(Thimphu Festival - tentative)
Length: 30 days total. 25 day trek.
| Max. Altitude: 17,320ft / 5280m
This spectacular 30-day adventure in Bhutan begins with the 25-day Snowman trek into one of the country’s most remote valleys.
