At b-Untethered Adventures, women grow stronger together - pushing, supporting, and celebrating one another along the way. Community becomes the catalyst. Courage becomes contagious. And what once felt impossible becomes achievable.
This is not simply a trek. It's a reminder that there are other ways to live.
And sometimes the greatest adventures aren't about escaping life, but returning to it with fresh eyes.
Challenge Level 3
We climb to 16k feet of altitude on the Jomolhari mountain trek.
Location
Bhutan, Jomolhari Mountain range
Mileage & Elevation
35 miles / Land in Paro at 7200 feet; Climb to 16,000 feet on Jomolhari Trek.
Number of Participants
12
Trip Training
We train you to be ready for this! Group training is included in the price and begins and begins 12 weeks prior to our departure. You'll connect with fellow travelers while becoming physically and mentally prepared for our adventure. For more details about trip training >
What a midlife woman actually gets out of the Bhutan Trek:
Hidden high in the Himalayas, Bhutan is one of the few countries in the world that has intentionally chosen a different path—they have a happiness index instead of GDP, and value connection, culture, and stewardship over speed, consumption, and constant striving.
On this adventure, we’ll explore ancient monasteries, witness vibrant cultural traditions, trek through remote mountain valleys, and stand beneath the sacred summit of Mount Jomolhari, Bhutan’s most revered mountain.
But perhaps the most profound part of the journey isn’t the landscape—it’s the opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.
This is not simply a trek. It’s a reminder that there are other ways to live.
And sometimes the greatest adventures aren’t about escaping life, but returning to it with fresh eyes.
Oct. 28/29: Fly into Kathmandu via Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Nepal Oct. 30: fly into Paro via International Airport (PBH), Paro, Bhutan
Trip Itinerary
October 29 2027
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu after leaving US Oct 28.
October 30, 2027
Day 2
Arrive in Paro at 7380 feet elevation, easy tours, hotel stay.
October 31, 2027
Day 3
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Taktsang at 9776 feet monastery, tour, hotel stay.
November 1, 2027
Day 4
Hike from Ta Dzong to Rimpung Dzong, tour, hotel stay.
November 2, 2027
Day 5
Transfer to starting point of trek, begin Jomolhari trek.
Camping at Thangthangkha at 11,843 feet elevation.
November 3, 2027
Day 6
Trek and camping at Jangothang at 13,418 feet.
November 4, 2027
Day 7
Rest day and exploration at Jangothang at 13,418 feet.
November 5, 2027
Day 8
Trek across Bhonte La pass 16,043 feet, camp at Soi Yaktsa at 12,000 feet.
November 6, 2027
Day 9
Trek and camping at Thombu Shong at 13,664 feet.
November 7, 2027
Day 10
Trek to Gunitsawa at 8956 feet and transfer to Thimphu at 7611 feet, hotel stay.
November 8, 2027
Day 11
Attend local festival with food and dancing festivities in Thimphu
November 9, 2027
Transfer to airport for international departure.
Happiness is not found by adding more to our lives, but by untethering ourselves from everything that keeps us from fully living them.
Important Dates
Day 1: You Commit!
Look in mirror. Take a deep breath, register, pay deposit. Your spot is held!
November 28, 2026
Early bird special pricing ends. Pay the $500 deposit to secure your spot before November 28, 2026 to receive $400 off the first payment. Instead of paying $2950 on April 28, 2027, you’ll pay only $2550.
April 28, 2027
50% payment due. You’re feeling partially locked in now.
June 28, 2027
Final payment due. OMG. Not much room to back out now.
July 28, 2027
Reality sets in. Training Begins. Watch scenes from “Dodgeball” for comedic relief and “Rocky” for motivation. Weekly or bi-monthly zoom calls.
August 13, 2027 (11 Weeks Prior)
You almost faint on the toilet one morning, and its not hot flashes. Its hitting you. You’re doing this!
August 28, 2027
8 weeks to go…
September 28, 2027
All your documents are prepared, you’re packing, repacking, and realizing YOU are making this dream become real.
October 28, 2027 GO Time
Get on plane to Kathmandu as first step. Be ready for the lengthy flight. 😊
Pay the $500 deposit to secure your spot before November 28, 2026 to receive $400 off the first payment. Instead of paying $2950 on April 28, 2027, you’ll pay only $2550.
Payment Policy
In order to secure your reservation a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $500 is due at time of booking. All guests with unpaid balances will receive an email reminder with a payment link before Balance Due deadlines.
The remaining balance of the trip is due as stated below:
AMOUNT DUE
BALANCE DUE DEADLINE
50% of Trip Balance Less $500 Deposit ($2950)
April 28, 2027
Total Remaining Trip Balance ($2950)
June 28, 2027
Unfortunately, for any balance not paid in full at deadline, trip will be forfeited with no refund. Reservations made after Total Remaining Trip Balance deadline (shown above) will need to be paid in full upon time of reservation.
Refund Policy
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. We strongly encourage you to secure travelers insurance. Refunds will be given as noted below:
REFUND AMOUNT
Full Trip Cost Less Deposit
121+ days prior to arrival
50% Trip Cost Less Deposit
91- 120 days prior to arrival
No Refund
90 days or less prior to arrival
Cancellations by bU Adventures:
bU Adventures requires a minimum number of guests before confirming a departure. This trip requires 4 guests to run the trip. A trip is confirmed as soon as our minimum guest count is met.
We reserve the right to cancel trips with inadequate participant attendance, in which case all money paid to bU Adventures will be fully refunded.
Do not book any airfare or travel before your trip is confirmed.
What's included
1 overnight Kathmandu in 4-star hotel with transport to/from airport.
3 nights in Paro and 2 nights in Thimphu (based on double occupancy). All meals included.
6 days guided trekking and 5 nights in tent: Fully catered breakfast, lunch and dinner during trek.
Airfare from Kathmandu to Paro, and back via Drukair.
All transfers and tours in private vehicle.
Participation in various activities during trek.
Photo opp to wear traditional Bhutanese clothes.
Water bottle per person per day
Entrance /Monument Fees
Daily Government Royalties Sustainable Development Fund US$100 per day per person payable to Bhutan Government.
12-Week Pre-trip Training Program Included: Weekly or bi-monthly group calls and training plan to prepare for trip
What's NOT included
International flight to/from Kathmandu for transfer to Bhutan.
Gratuities to staffs on tour and trek, driver, horse handlers.
Insurance coverage of any kind / medical expenses including air medevac, medical and hospitalization expenses, force majeur, emergencies arising from natural and unnatural situation.
Beverages (alcoholic /non–alcoholic)
Expenses of personal nature (like tipping, laundry, Telephone/fax calls, camera/video fees, shopping, etc.)
