THE OPEN VALLEY
The kingdom on foot, on water, at altitude.
Ten ways to move through Bhutan — each one a different version of the same extraordinary landscape.
PARO · 4 HOURS
Tiger's Nest Hike
The most iconic hike in Bhutan — 900 metres of elevation, four hours return, and by far the most rewarding. The path takes you through blue pine forest for the first hour, then exposed cliff path, then the monastery itself — clinging to the rock face above Paro valley.
PARO · 4 HOURS RETURN · ALL JOURNEYS
MORNING
River Rafting & Kayaking
Bhutan's rivers run cold and clear from the high Himalaya, carving through valleys flanked by ancient dzongs and terraced rice paddies. We arrange private rafting and kayaking on stretches matched to your appetite — from gentle drifts beneath fortress walls to technical white-water descents through forested gorges.
MORNING · ON REQUEST
PHOBJIKHA · 2 HOURS
Gangtey Nature Trail
Starting above the Gangtey Goemba, the trail descends through flower meadows to Semchubara village, through forest, and into the open wetland valley. The most complete introduction to Phobjikha on foot — ending at the valley floor with the mountains above on all sides.
PHOBJIKHA · 2 HOURS · FULL KINGDOM+
THIMPHU · HALF DAY
The Dochu La & The Madman Trail
The mountain pass at 3,140 metres. 108 chortens arranged across the hillside. On a clear day, the snow peaks of the eastern Himalaya fill the horizon entirely. From the pass, the Madman Trail descends through Lampelri rhododendron forest to Chimi Lhakhang — the temple of Drukpa Kunley, the 15th-century 'Divine Madman' who taught Buddhism through poetry, wine, and unfiltered humour. The walk ends in the village he is still revered in today.
THIMPHU · HALF DAY · SACRED WEST+
THIMPHU · 2–3 HOURS
Archery & Darts with Locals
Bhutan's national sport at 145 metres. Then khuru — traditional Bhutanese darts — thrown the length of a field at a small wooden target, accompanied by song, dance, and good-natured taunting between teams. Both are harder than they look and more joyful than anything else we arrange.
THIMPHU · 2–3 HOURS · ON REQUEST
ROYAL THIMPHU GOLF CLUB · THIMPHU
Golf at the Roof of the World
The course sits at one of the highest altitude for a golf course at 2,500 masl, directly beside the Tashicho Dzong — the 17th-century fortress that serves as the King's office and the seat of government. The views from the tee boxes include a royal residence and ranges of mountain.
THIMPHU · 9 OR 18 HOLES · HALF DAY · ON REQUEST
ALL VALLEYS
Mountain Biking
Each valley has its own trail network — from easy-going single tracks through farmland to technical off-road descents through forest. A guide who knows every route and which one matches your ability and the energy of the day.
ALL VALLEYS · HALF OR FULL DAY · ON REQUEST
PUNAKHA & PHOBJIKHA
Bird Watching
Bhutan has recorded over 700 bird species. The white-bellied heron — one of the rarest birds on earth — is found in Punakha. The Pallas fish eagle, the crested kingfisher, the chestnut-headed tesia. With a specialist naturalist, the forest reveals itself differently.
PUNAKHA & PHOBJIKHA · MORNING · ON REQUEST
REMOTE VALLEYS · MULTI-DAY
Luxury Camping
Private tented camps pitched in remote valleys and high meadows — full-size beds, hot showers, hand-laid table service, a private chef and a wood-fired stove against the cold. Fishing on glacier-fed rivers and trekking to high-altitude lakes can both be arranged on request, with the camp moving with you between locations.
MULTI-DAY · FISHING & TREKKING ON REQUEST
Every experience is private. Every detail is arranged.
Tell us which experiences you are drawn to. We will build the journey around them.
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