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YAK is Extraordinary, both as an animal of the formidable Himalayan ranges and as the symbol of Bhutan's leading Travel & Tour Company. That's us: Yak Adventure Travel. Established in 2003, we are a Bhutan travel company licensed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan, an autonomous body which oversees the tourism industry. The company is a member of the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators.

YAK is powerful, beautiful, and sublime. And so are the services we provide. We have a track record of excellence in the  industry  because we work hard, value our guests  and their  sensibilities, and  assure hundred percent reliability at all times.

We at YAK Adventure Travel  strictly adhere to the tenets of responsible tourism  and ensure  that there is  adequate economic  benefit for local people from your visit  to our  beautiful  country. We  arrange tours and treks  in ways that enha-nce  the wellbeing of host communities.  We make positive  contributions to  the conservation of natural and cultural heritage.

YAK Adventure Travel is Extraordinary, because we provide more enjoyable exp-eriences for tourists  through meaningful  connections  with local people, and  a greater understanding of local cultural, social and  environmental issues.
We minimize negative economic, environmental & social impacts.

 YAK Adventure Travel is the only Bhutan Travel, Trekking & Tour Company to be nominated for the  Ashoka change  Makers' Aw-ard  Competition  organized by the  National Geographic Society in 2007 & 2008 for educating and creating awareness amongst the travelers of the unique nomadic lifestyle prevalent in the mountains, and for upholding local laws governing culture and environmental preservation practices. Read more »»

At YAK Adventure Travel, Tourism is not Business; It is a Way of Life.

 And Yes!

 YAK Walks the Talk. See it for yourself!

 Sithar Tamang
 Managing Director

Our Motto: To harmoniously unite conservation, communities and sustainable travel

• Cultural Tour / Custom Trips

  
  
  

  Bhutan known as one of the top travel destinations in the world. Much of it is because of its cultural heritage. More than 60 percent of tourists visiting Bhutan are on cultural trips.

  The beauty of the country's culture lies in its resilience to the forces of globalization, especially given that Bhutan has been able to embrace modernity without diluting its cultural identity and values.

  On cultural tours, tourists can visit fascinating ancient dzongs (fortresses), temples, and monuments. One of the most popular cultural tour packages is the visit to villages to see how Bhutanese communities live their life guided by strong Buddhist beliefs...  Read More...

   Some of our sample cultural tour itineraries:
   - Bhutan at a Glance (4 Nights & 5 Days Tour)
   - Glimpse of Bhutan (5 Nights & 6 Days Tour)
   - The Shangrila's Delight (6 Nights & 7 Days Tour)
   - Shangrila's Highlight Tour(7 Nights & 8 Days Tour)
   - Bhutan Insight Tour (8 Nights & 9 Days Tour)
   - Historic Bhutan Tour(9 Nights & 10 Days Tour)
   - Central Bhutan Tour (10 Nights & 11 Days Tour
   - Bhutan Journey of Destinction
     (13 Nights & 14 Days Tour)

• Bhutan Festival Tour Itineraries

  
  
  

  At various times of the year, Bhutanese in towns and villages congregate to witness masked dance festivals known as Tshechu. These colorful events draw thousands of locals, some of whom have to walk for days.
  
  While the underlying purpose is spiritual, the dances are more often like plays where good triumphs over evil or depicts significant historical events, especially about the life of Bhutan’s patron saint, Padmasambhava ( also known as Guru Rimpoche).
  
  Tshechus mainly comprise mask dances in addition to some folk dance entertainment. Festivals are not pageants or entertainment events.... Read more...

   Some of the popular Festivals are listed below.
  - Paro Tshechu Festival (2nd - 6th March, 2012
  - Punakha Festival (3rd - 5th March, 2012)
  - Ura Yakchoe Festival (2nd - 6th May, 2012)
  - Jakar Festival (3rd - 6th June, 2012)
  - Nimalung Festival (27th - 29th June, 2012)
  - Thimphu Tshechu Festival (6th - 8th Oct, 2011)
  -Jambay Lhakhang Festival (10th - 14th Nov, 2011)
  -Nalakhar Festival (10th - 12th Dec, 2011)

Trekking in Bhutan

With some of best trekking routes in the world, Bhutan has always fascinated  the insatiate traveler with its rugged beauty, a living Buddhist culture, and  friendly people. From relatively easy 5-day Druk Path to the formidable 23-day  Snowman Route, the country offers its unique geography to the thirst of those  with tough legs and sinewy guts.   A cross-country trek will take you through the extreme bounties of nature: thick  evergreen forests, undulating hills and vertical cliffs, bald and snowcapped moun-  taintops, deep ravines and gorges, gentle valleys and foothills.  Most trekking routes start at the temperate region and run through ;alpine regi-  ons covering a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.  Trekking in Bhutan can not only be physically challenging but also mentally  arduous.     Read More... Below are some of the best Trekking Itineraries : - Gantey Trek - 3 Days : It is 3 days trek. Phobjikha Valley, at 3000meters is in one of the few glacier valleys in Bhutan. It is the chosen home of the rare black–necked cranes which migrate here in winter from the Tibetan Plateau. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and the Gangtey Gompa monastery is the only Nyingmapa monastery on the western side of the Black mountains. Click here for details - Druk Path Trek - 5 Days : It is a 5 days Trek, goes to High Altitude and is moderately strenuous. The Trek route passes through some beautiful High Altitude Lakes. It starts from Paro and ends in Thimphu. It is a popular Trek route. The highest point is 3800 Meters. Click here for details - Dagala Thousand lakes Trek - 6 Days : It is a 6-days trek near Thimphu, to a large number of lovely high altitude lakes. The Trek is easy and most trekking days are short but there are some long steep climbs. It starts from Khoma (near Thimphu) and ends in Simtokha, Thimphu. Click here for details - Yaktsha Trek - 8 Days : This is a 8 days Trek and the route is a very popular passing through Jangothang and the base of Mount. Jumolhari. The Trek Route passes through some of the beautiful high passes and the Yak Herders’ camp. The Trekkers can see some of the most spectacular sceneries of the Higher Himalayas. You will also have the opportunity to see Blue sheep and other wild life in these areas. Click here for details - Jumolhari Round Trek - 9 Days : This is a classic 9-day Trek starting from (Drugyal Dzong) Paro and end at Dodena near Thimphu. The route passes through two high passes from Jangothang. The view of Jumolhari Mountain (7314 M) from Jangothang is spectacular.  The Trek is strenuous and is very popular. The highest point is 4115 Meters. Click here for details - Beautiful Laya Gasa Trek - 14 Days : It is a 14-days Trek, an extension of the Jumolhari Trek and offers diverse flora and fauna, including a good opportunity to spot Blue Sheep, Takins and the Blue Poppy (Bhutan’s national flower). It introduces you to the unusual culture of the Layap people and offers a stop at a natural hot spring in Gasa. It is a popular Trek. Highest point is 4115 Meter. Click here for details - Snowman Trek - 24 Days : It is a 24-days Trek. Snow Man Trek is the Toughest Trek in the World. The trek is 23 days and starts from Paro and ends at Nikachu Chazam. Click here for details