Culturally and geographically remarkable, a truly epic destination
Landlocked Bhutan, the “Land of the Dragons”, lies in the Eastern Himalayas between India and the Tibetan Plateau. It’s an all-season destination with a climate and landscape that varies widely from region to region – you’ll find subtropical plains in the south, temperate forests in the center and Polar conditions with glacial mountain peaks to the north. This diversity combined with a rich and unique cultural heritage and its remote attractiveness make it the ultimate destination on any adventurer’s itinerary.
Bhutan is the sole surviving Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom and its isolated location has enabled the country to retain its cultural originality. You’ll see this in the colourful national dress, the intricate architecture of its Dzongs, its energetic and elaborately costumed dance festivals and its unique cuisine where red rice and chillies feature predominantly. The steep ridges that divide the country’s valleys mean that each village has its own individual traditions and customs to discover too.
Bhutan is celebrated for its peaks, boasting some of the world’s highest unclimbed mountains, and its unspoilt natural environment hosts a huge range of biodiversity. It is rich in primate life and home to the Bengal tiger, clouded and snow leopard, sloth and black bear, red panda, wolf and water buffalo to name but a few rare and exotic species.
Let Jacada Travel help you to discover this remote, ancient and diverse region with a seamless and luxury, personalised itinerary.
Highlights
Explore a fascinating festival culture and witness masked dances and folk performances Shelmaka village
Tackle the stunning, uphill hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest monastery, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world.
Visit the National Museum in Paro and discover over 3000 pieces of exquisite Bhutanese art
Alex Malcolm
Founder
What really struck me when I visited Bhutan was the strong sense of traditional Buddhist culture that stays alive, even today in this wonderfully serene country.
Alex Malcolm
Founder
Luxury accommodation in Bhutan
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip inspiration
Whatever you want from your Bhutan tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Where to go
Thimphu
A relaxed, friendly city, dominated by the 17th century Tashichho Dzong. Intrinsically Bhutanese, despite a sense of gradual modernization.
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A small town with a lot of character; regal and relaxed. The fully restored Punakha Dzong is considered one of the country’s most spectacular fortresses.
Discover moreBumthang
A naturally beautiful region with two national parks to discover and strewn with temples and ancient sacred sites.
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Another naturally stunning area where black necked cranes visit from Tibet each winter. Also home to Nyingmapa, Bhutan’s largest monastery.
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A pretty little town with lots going on. Paro is the starting point for the hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest monastery and it’s also home to the Bhutan's fascinating national museum.
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When to visit
The best time to visit is from October to May when the climate is mainly dry and sunny.
Great Outdoors
September - November, March - May
Flowers in Bloom
March - May
Coldest Months
December - January
Plan your trip to Bhutan
Whatever you want from your adventure in Bhutan, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
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