Tiger’s Nest Pilgrimage
Climb to the sacred Taktsang Monastery, clinging to a cliff 3,000 feet above Paro Valley. Receive a private blessing and meditate in its hidden cave.
Bhutan
Kingdom of the Clouds
Bespoke Expedition: Echoes of the Himalaya
In Bhutan, spirituality and wilderness intertwine across the world’s only carbon-negative kingdom. Journey by helicopter and high mountain pass to temples in the clouds, remote valleys, and sacred forests. Guided by monks, conservationists, and artisans, this expedition reveals a nation where inner stillness and environmental harmony are one.
Helicopter to Remote Valleys
Fly deep into the high Himalaya to Laya and Haa, landing where few ever tread. Meet Layap villagers and witness ancient Himalayan traditions still alive.
Conservation & Crane Migration
Join Bhutan’s leading ecologists in Gangtey to observe the black-necked crane, a sacred symbol of balance between spirit and nature.
Sacred Ceremonies
Participate in butter lamp offerings and purification rituals guided by high lamas, gaining rare access to Bhutan’s living spiritual traditions.
Forest Bathing & Meditation
Practice mindfulness in ancient cedar groves and riverside shrines where monks once sought enlightenment amid the stillness of nature.
Mountain & Valley Rides
Cycle highland trails and ride horseback through Bhutan’s valleys, guided by locals who reveal the rhythms of rural life and the spirit of the land.
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11-Day Bhutan: Kingdom of the Clouds Expedition Overview
Days
1
Ceremony & Welcome – Arrival in Paro
After a VIP airport arrival and private blessing at a monastery, transfer to Thimphu for your first evening among Bhutan’s green valleys. A private dinner with conservation leader Dasho Benji sets the tone for the journey, connecting spirit, ecology, and purpose.
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Art, Movement & Mindfulness – Thimphu Valley
Days
2
At dawn, light spills over Thimphu Valley as you begin with sunrise yoga before cycling mountain trails and joining a Bhutanese cooking class led by a local chef. Later, gain rare access to a sacred arts restoration atelier.
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High Passes & Forest Rituals – Thimphu to Punakha
Days
3
The road climbs toward Dochula Pass, where 108 chortens rise against Himalayan peaks. Join Green Bhutan in a tree-planting ceremony before descending through forests toward Punakha’s fertile valleys.
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Rivers & Relics – Punakha Valley
Days
4
The Punakha Valley hums with life as you raft gentle rapids between rice fields and riverside temples. Later, meet Dasho Tshering Dorji for an intimate dialogue on Bhutan’s governance philosophy.
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Into Sacred Valleys – Gangtey
Days
5
Travel east through mountain passes to Gangtey, where rolling meadows open to one of Bhutan’s most sacred valleys. Walk the Gangtey Nature Trail, then light butter lamps during evening prayers as the sound of chanting drifts through the mist.
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Cranes & Connection – Gangtey Valley
Days
6
Morning sun warms the ridges as you cycle to Rukubji village, a coiled-snake hamlet of whitewashed homes. Visit the Black-Necked Crane Centre with Dr. Kinley Tenzin to learn about Bhutan’s living balance between faith and conservation.
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Beyond the Map – Laya & Haa Valleys
Days
7
Lift off by private helicopter toward Bhutan’s most remote frontiers. Land in Laya to meet Layap villagers whose traditions endure at the world’s edge, then continue to Haa Valley for sacred dances and forest rituals at Sangwa Camp.
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Forest Immersion – Haa Valley
Days
8
Wake to birdsong and misted pine forest. Practice forest bathing beside the river, then join Lhop artisans for a hands-on craft session before a twilight meditation and herbal bath beneath open sky.
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Return to Stillness – Paro
Days
9
A morning hike leads to ancient stone ruins before a drive through mountain valleys back to Paro. Arrive at Amankora Paro for a farewell dinner surrounded by candlelight and mountain air scented with pine.
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The Sacred Ascent – Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Days
10
Begin the iconic pilgrimage to Taktsang Monastery, clinging to a cliff high above Paro Valley. Inside, meditate in the hidden cave said to house Guru Rinpoche’s spirit before sharing a mountaintop picnic overlooking the Himalaya.
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Farewell and Departure – Paro
Days
11
The final morning opens with sunrise yoga and a closing blessing from your spiritual guide before private transfer to Paro Airport.
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