Canadian Himalayan Expeditions HimalayanExpeditions.com - Your Adventure Travel Experts
 Toll Free: 800-563-8735  Home  About Us  FAQ  Site Map  Contact Us  
Destinations
Trip Info
Other Info
 

Bhutan

Bhutan is 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!


ChomolhariˇLayaˇGasa Trek
Chomolhari Base Camp Trek
Cultural Tour
Snowman Trek







Read about our Bhutan Snowman Trek, featured in National Geographic Adventure Magazine

 

Chomolhari–Laya–Gasa Trek

Pumping Nicely length : 19 days 18 nights.
Max. altitude : 4950m / 16,235ft
Land Cost : $4370 USD
Begins/Ends in Paro
May 03 – May 21 ’09
Sep 27 – Oct 15 ’09 (closed)
Oct 02 – Oct 20 ’09
May 02 – May 20 ’10
Sep 26 – Oct 14 ’10
Oct 01 – Oct 19 ’10

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. The trek begins at Drugyel Dzong passing through interesting villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Vegetation zones differ from richly forested valleys to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in a sky blue lake with magnificent views of three majestic peaks is an activity that can be done on a rest day. You will also encounter rare species like the blue sheep, and with any luck, possibly even the snow leopard! The unique culture of the friendly Layap people is fascinating to experience and gives one a sense of being in a truly remote corner of our world.

  top Show me more!
 

Chomolhari Base Camp Trek

Pumping Nicely length : 12 days 11 nights.
Max. altitude : 4950m / 16,235ft
Land Cost : $2780 USD
Begins/Ends in Paro
May 03 – May 14 ’09
Sep 27 – Oct 08 ’09 (closed)
Oct 02 – Oct 13 ’09
May 02 – May 13 ’10
Sep 26 – Oct 07 ’10
Oct 01 – Oct 12 ’10

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. The trek begins at Drugyel Dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Vegetation zones differ from richly forested valleys to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in the sky blue lake with magnificent views of three majestic peaks are some activities which can be done on a rest day. You will also encounter rare species like the blue sheep, and with any luck, possibly even the snow leopard!

  top Show me more!
 

Cultural Tour

Increased Difficulty length : 12 days 11 nights.
Max. altitude : 3100m / 10,200ft
Land Cost : $2780 USD
Begins/Ends in Paro
May 03 – May 14 ’09
Sep 27 – Oct 08 ’09
Oct 02 – Oct 13 ’09
May 02 – May 13 ’10
Sep 26 – Oct 07 ’10
Oct 01 – Oct 12 ’10

This tour focuses on the fabulously interesting and diverse culture, history, monasteries and festivals of the wonderful Kingdom of Bhutan.

  top Show me more!
 

Snowman Trek

Pounding length : 30 days total: 25 day trek.
Max. altitude : 17,320ft / 5280m
Land Cost : $6870 USD
Begins/Ends in Paro
May 03 – Jun 01 ’09
Sep 27 – Oct 26 ’09 (closed)
Oct 02 – Oct 31 ’09
May 02 – May 31 ’10
Sep 19 – Oct 18 ’10
Sep 26 – Oct 25 ’10
Oct 01 – Oct 30 ’10

This is probably one of the hardest high altitude treks in the world, but an incredible experience for anyone who is up to the task. Bhutan’s pristine landscape, wonderful people and fascinating Buddhist culture provide the ingredients for a truly memorable experience.

  top Show me more!