Khyer Taal Trek

Nepal, Nov 17, Rafting, Sep 17, Trekking

Date: 11-22 Sep, 21 Nov – 04 Dec 2017

The trek takes you to some high mountain ridges at 3,800m and then 4,800m altitude where the views to the many peaks of the Annapurna Massif and the mighty Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167m) will leave you spell-bound. This is truly one of the best off-the-beaten-path treks in Nepal.

Druk Wangyal Festival

Adventure Travel, Bhutan, Dec 17, Trekking

Date: 10-18 Dec 2017

Witness the celebration of traditional Bhutanese culture and faith and Druk Wangyel Festival held in the ground of Druk Wangyel Lhakhang located at Dochula Pass against a stunning vista of Himalayan peaks. This Bhutan tour also explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, including the famous Taktsang Monastery at Paro, Punakha Dzong, and the many sites of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.

Dechenphu Festival

Adventure Travel, Bhutan, Oct 17, Trekking

Date: 29 Oct – 04 Nov 2017

This tshechu is dedicated to Gay Ngyen Jakpa Melen, a powerful guardian deity of Bhutan. Some of the sacred dances performed during the festival include the Zhananga Cham, Genyen Kunchaam, Shazam Cham, and NgaCham. Many traditional and classical dances are also performed. It is held every once in a year.

Chezhi Goenpa Festival

Adventure Travel, Bhutan, Oct 17, Trekking

Date: 26 Oct – 01 Nov 2017

This unique festival takes place in Gynekha village at Chezhigoenpa temple. More intimate than the popular Thimphu Tsechu, this festival is an annual ritual, which begins with an appraisal to the local deity followed by masked dances and traditional forms of Bhutanese dance and entertainment. It is believed that everyone must attend a Tshechu and witness the mask dances at least once to in order to receive blessings and wash away their sins.

Changangkha Festival

Adventure Travel, Bhutan, Oct 17, Trekking

Date: 31 Oct – 08 Nov 2017

This unique festival takes place in Changangkha temple, the oldest temple in Thimphu. Built in 12th century, it is located on a ridge above central Thimphu, with a picturesque view west all the way along the vast Thimphu valley. It is a popular temple attracting a regular procession of pilgrims, and new parents seeking auspicious names for their newborns or blessings for their young children.