Bumthang Valley · Central Bhutan
Discover the Soul of Bhutan
Experience handcrafted journeys through Bhutan with local experts, exploring ancient monasteries, hidden valleys, vibrant festivals, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
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Experience handcrafted journeys through Bhutan with local experts, exploring ancient monasteries, hidden valleys, vibrant festivals, and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes.
Every itinerary is built and guided by Bhutanese nationals who grew up among these valleys, dzongs, and festivals.
No two travelers are alike, so no two journeys are either. We shape each route around your pace and interests.
Fully licensed under Bhutan's Tourism Council, ensuring every journey meets the kingdom's high standards.
Village meals, temple blessings, and quiet conversations with monks — the moments no brochure can promise.
Rooted in Bhutan's High Value, Low Impact philosophy, protecting the forests and culture we love to share.
From your first enquiry to touchdown back home, one dedicated coordinator is with you at every step.
5 Days
A first taste of the kingdom — Paro's cliffside monastery, Thimphu's markets, and the fertile Punakha valley.
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7 Days
Monastery stays, meditation with resident monks, and pilgrimages to the kingdom's most sacred sites.
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8 Days
Dzongs, weaving villages, archery matches, and a front-row seat to Bhutan's living festival traditions.
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10 Days
Beyond the usual trail — Mongar, Lhuentse and Trashiyangtse, where few outside travelers ever wander.
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12 Days
Alpine meadows, yak herders' camps, and sweeping views of Bhutan's second-highest peak, Mount Jomolhari.
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24 Days
Widely regarded as the world's hardest trek — remote glacial passes through Bhutan's untouched far north.
View ItineraryBhutan is divided into twenty dzongkhags, or districts. Here are sixteen worth building a journey around, from the fertile west to the wild, little-visited east.
Rinpung Dzong, Paro
Bhutan's most iconic festival — five days of sacred Cham dances, ending with a giant thangka unveiled at dawn.
Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu
The capital's largest gathering, drawing families from across the country in their finest handwoven kira and gho.
Punakha Dzong, Punakha
A dramatic re-enactment of a seventeenth-century battle, staged by monks and villagers in period costume.
Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang
One of Bhutan's oldest festivals, famous for its midnight fire ritual and the sacred naked dance at dawn.
Gangtey Monastery, Phobjikha
A community celebration marking the arrival of the rare black-necked crane to its winter feeding grounds.
Laya, Gasa
A gathering of Bhutan's highland herding communities, with yak displays, archery and nomadic sport.
Haa Valley
A showcase of nomadic life — yak-hair tents, traditional games, mountain cuisine and folk performance.
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
A lively three-day tshechu of masked dance and drama, held on the dzong's ridge above the river gorge.
Gangtey Monastery, Phobjikha
A serene monastic tshechu performed by monks against the wide marshland backdrop of the crane valley.
Genekha & central forests
A harvest celebration for Bhutan's prized wild matsutake mushroom, with foraging walks and forest feasts.
Himalayan Wonder Expedition was founded on a simple belief: the best way to know Bhutan is through the people who call it home. Our guides were raised in the valleys we walk, the dzongs we visit, and the festivals we celebrate.
As a licensed operator under Bhutan's Tourism Council, we build every itinerary around the kingdom's High Value, Low Impact philosophy — small groups, deep access, and a lasting benefit to the communities we pass through.
From a first glimpse of Paro valley to the final farewell scarf at departure, our team stays with you, adjusting each day to the weather, the season, and what has caught your curiosity.
Meet Our Team
Gadradoleychen, Gatana, Paro, Kingdom of Bhutan
+975 77743929
+975 17425288
ongchukcurry@gmail.com
tsheringprtm@gmail.com
Monday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm (BTT)