Bhutan Trek: Haa Valley
Follow an ancient trade route - farmhouse homestay

Following an ancient trade route this trek will take you through some of the most scenic valleys of western Bhutan - incorporating some of Bhutan's major cultural and historic centers and lesser known areas.

You will trek past herders camps - cows in summer, yaks in winter - alpine meadows, spruce and fir forests and camp overnight near small villages

The most important temple in the Haa valley is the Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) supposedly built by a pigeon emanation of the 7th century Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo.

Perhaps most spectacular sight in western Bhutan is Taktsang dramatically situated on a cliff side in the upper Paro Valley - of immense historic importance Paro is also site of the imposing, fortified Rinpung Dzong as well as a number of small, but important temples - including Kyerchu Lhakhang and Dumtsek Lhakhang

Punakha is unquestionably one of Bhutan's most picturesque dzongs situated between two rivers, upstream from the dominating dzong at Wangdue and partially rebult following a severe flood in 1994.

In Thimphu, Bhutan's tiny capital, there is time to shop for handicrafts as well as visit the Painting school, School of Traditional Medicine and the Memorial Chorten and the chance of watching an archery match or practice session.

Add-on accommodation and sightseeing packages available in Kathmandu pre or post tour.