Bhutan: Women's Expedition

Join an 11-day trip through the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan with a group of like-minded women and a local leader by your side. Hike up a cliff to the Tiger's Nest monastery in Paro, see the huge gilded bronze Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu, meet the nuns at the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery and experience a sound bath in the Bumthang Valley. Watch local artisans at work, then browse the vibrant wares at the Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar. Learn how to make Bhutan’s national dish in a cooking class led by local women, dine at women-owned restaurants and stay at female-owned accommodation.

This is trip spends time at altitude; you should refer to the Medical & Health Information for this trip to understand the risks., Despite Bhutan being a small country, you'll experience long travel days as most roads are single lane. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates. Motion sickness can be an issue on longer driving days on windy roads., Hot water is limited in some places. Speaking of all things heated, the Bhutanese love chilli and the food can be a touch spicy., All meals are included due to the nature of travelling in Bhutan. This means there may be limited choices on some days. While it’s legal to consume imported meat, the slaughtering of animals for consumption within Bhutan is banned, therefore delicious veggie dishes are varied and bountiful at every meal., The trek to Tiger's Nest is quite vigorous but well worth the climb. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of this hike, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.