Bhutan's Punakha Festival with Colin Prior

Sat 28, February 2009 - Sat 14, March 2009

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At the eastern end of the Himalayas, the remote 'Shangri La' kingdom of Bhutan has changed little over the centuries. It is a land of stunning mountain scenery, charming people and outrageous Buddhist festivals known as 'tsechus'. KE has put together this unique photo special trip in association with Colin Prior, one of Britain's leading landscape photographers, who will accompany the group on their adventures in Bhutan.

Colin is very much looking forward to revisiting Bhutan, on a trip which starts out in the idyllic Paro Valley, where the dramatic Taktsang or 'Tiger's Nest' monastery will provide a first unmissable photo stop.

Travelling by way of Thimpu to the superb Punakha Dzong, the group will have 3 days to make the most of the Punakha Festival, one of the highlights of Bhutan's religious calendar and an event that is witnessed each year by only a handful of outside visitors. The Punakha Festival will provide unique photographic possibilities and a taste of Bhutan at its most authentic.

Then, there will be a stop off at Gantey in the timeless Phobjikha Valley, with the chance to see the rare Tibetan black-necked cranes that spend the winter here. Offering the best of the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon' and the chance to benefit from Colin’s expertise, this is a dream trip for travel photographers.

Although Bhutan is one of the last unspoiled corners of the Himalaya, changes are taking place in the country as outside influences inevitably make themselves felt. This is your opportunity to visit the country and to document a unique way of life - before it is too late.