My recent 3 week journey through Bhutan was an incredible 2 weeks of cultural immersion and 1 week of an exhilarating trek to the Jomolhari Base Camp. May was a wonderful month to see Bhutan as its countryside was filled with rhododendrons, azaleas plus other stunning flora and the weather was pleasant during the day and the nights not too cold. Staying at a farmstay is the way to go and I would recommend Damchi Homestay with Kinley Dema as my host ( a wonderful and welcoming introduction to the Bhutanese way of life), then onto exploring the ancient fortresses and monasteries in Punakha,Tsonga, and Bumthang where the architectural beauty of these buildings is absolutely stunning to finally experiencing the 7 day trek along breathtaking mountain ridges, through river valleys, lush forests and scattered yak herder villages – until we reached the Jomolhari Base Camp site- an altitude of 4100m. A day trip, to an elevation of 4430m to view Tshophu – the Twin Lakes, above the Jomolhari Base camp is an absolute must do walk where we spotted yaks, Blue sheep and marmots and if you are lucky the elusive Snow Leopard. Also at the base campsite, its also worth exploring Jomotsang chu, a stream that flows from the glacial lake of Jomolhari. My guide, Nima Yoezer, and the support crew (Dechen,Penjou, Samdrup and Dawa) were exceptional. Combining local knowledge with genuine passion, regaling me with stories around the campfire and ensuring my safety and comfort throughout. I would highly recommend this journey to anyone seeking a transformative plus spiritual travel experience, guided by passionate freelance guides who truly and sincerely care about sharing the best of Bhutan with their guests.