"The Royal Highlander Festival" is held in the mountain town of Laya, one of the most beautiful regions in Bhutan. The festival was initiated to encourage and revive the age-old tradition of Yak-rearing tradition by the highlanders of Bhutan.

While Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world, its cultural diversity and richness are profound. You'll visit temples, dzongs (fortresses) like that of the Punakha fort. Attend the museums or a textile festival that brings to life the rich culture of Bhutanese weaving.

Experience the beauty of the Eastern Himalayas while absorbing the benefits of some of the purest air in the world. Gaze upon the misty mountains as you engage in the sacred mantras of Yoga in the mountains.

Central Bhutan includes some of the most significant historical and religious sites in the country. The district of Trongsa has always been of great political importance to the leaders of Bhutan due to its commanding location in the centre of the nation while Bumthang district has some of the most ancient and important temples and monasteries in Bhutan.

The Lost Horizon is found again – or was it ever lost? The book made famous by James Hilton depicted an idyllic settlement high in the mountains of Tibet. When Bhutan opened to the world for tourism in 1975, many thought that Bhutan was that very place and it has been referred to as such many times. Our tour takes you to the paradise that could very well have been the fabled kingdom.