Bhutan is located in the Himalayas with an altitude higher than that of other countries. However, the marked valleys for visitors like Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey, and Bumthang are located at the altitudes of about 3,000 meters above the sea level which poses very little or no risk to health regarding altitude sickness syndrome. A person’s health will be stable unless the trekking is above 3,500 meters. Besides, your cultural tour won’t be reaching any places with altitudes higher than 3,500 meters.

Almost all our trekking tours reach 4,000 meters and some treks reach 5,000 meters. It is recommended that you should spend two days or three days getting acclimatized with high altitude, and overcoming your jetlag prior to your trek, especially if you are travelling from the US/ Europe.