Our trip begins with an 8-day trek in the Paro valley through rhododendrons and pines, changing to fields of rice, wheat, barley and rising above the tree lines you arrive in the regions sparsely inhabited by the migrant yak herders. We will continue through the valley flanked with snowcapped peaks to the base of Mount Chomolhari, locally known as the Mountain of Goddess Chomo. Our adventure travels through two high passes of 16,000 feet through remote wilderness with abundant wildlife.The remaining time in this "Shangri La" will be spent visiting monasteries, dzongs, textile museums, the local market place, Thimpu festival and the famous "Tiger's Nest." This is the most famous monastery, perched precariously on a steep cliff almost 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. In this Buddhist country, Gross National Happiness is deemed more important that Gross National Product. Cost $4599-$4999 includes lodging, meals, museums fees, trekking fee, transportation in Bhutan. Plus estimated airfare $2200.
