These plantations were established to prevent sand drift but were only partly successful. Evidence of this phenomenon can still be found in such dramatic sights as the Sand-Covered Church.

The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates and you can start your trip on any date in the season – so please indicate desired beginning date when booking.

A land of deep valleys and dzongs perched on precarious peaks, Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world; its traditional culture is strictly protected and visitor numbers are carefully regulated.