The Eastern Himalaya

A WWF Insider Journey through Nepal and Bhutan with Dechen Dorji, WWF’s Vice President for Asian Wildlife


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To register or if you have questions, please contact Aly Jacobsen at Natural Habitat Adventures (888) 993-8687 or [email protected].

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Join WWF expert Dechen Dorji, WWF’s Vice President for Asian Wildlife, to explore mountain heights and tropical lowlands on a soulful journey through the cultural and wildlife treasures of two Himalayan kingdoms—Nepal and Bhutan. With a presence in the eastern Himalaya since the early days of the conservation movement, WWF works here to protect and restore key species, like tigers and snow leopards, conserve the region’s abundant forests, and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Geographically diverse, Nepal contains the world’s highest mountains, sub-tropical forests, and captivating cultures. During a private guided journey in Chitwan National Park, see how WWF is leading efforts to protect Bengal tigers, rhinos, leopards, and other majestic animals from poaching. You will also get an in-depth look at how WWF is working with Nepal’s government and local communities to connect 11 protected areas by restoring the forests between them.

Bhutan is one of the world’s little known treasures, a nation dedicated to preserving its Buddhist traditions and pristine landscapes. Our journey will take you to ancient monasteries, Himalayan peaks, glacial rivers, and peaceable villages. Along the way, you will learn how WWF is working with the government, donors, and partners from around the world on an innovative project to permanently protect Bhutan’s extensive network of protected areas and collaborating with the Royal Government of Bhutan to protect the future of wild tigers in Bhutan and beyond.

In 2024, WWF as a member of the Tiger Conservation Coalition, was part of a historic agreement to catalyze a targeted $1 billion in additional tiger landscape conservation funding.

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Reservation Info/Trip Details

Dates: March 01 – 12, 2026

Group size: Limited to 10 guests

Cost: $15,095 per person, double occupancy (+internal air), Single supplement: $2,995, Internal air: $1,997 per person (this will be listed separately on our invoicing)

Deposit: $1,000 per person (nonrefundable)

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About Our Experts

Dechen Dorji
Dechen Dorji Vice President for Asia, Wildlife Conservation

Dechen Dorji is the vice president for Asian wildlife on WWF’s Wildlife Conservation team. Dechen oversees WWF-US’s wildlife efforts in Asia, working closely with our goal teams and leadership, WWF’s country offices, and the Wildlife Practice and other WWF initiatives to help develop, implement, and mobilize resources for our wildlife conservation priorities in Asia.

Previously he served for seven years as WWF’s Country Representative in Bhutan, where he led a number of successful conservation efforts, notably the ‘Bhutan for Life’ initiative, through which he worked closely with our leadership and the former Bhutanese Prime Minister to raise $43 million, and launched some of Bhutan’s first nationwide conservation efforts for threatened species such as tigers, snow leopards and golden mahseer.

He is also a strong advocate for the conservation of ‘lesser known species, that do not often receive adequate protection and conservation resources. Dechen also received the National Order of Merit, Gold, from His Majesty the King for the Bhutan for Life initiative and his services to the Bhutanese environmental sector.

Before joining WWF, Dechen served as a public policy researcher with the Peoples Project Office during Bhutan’s transition to Democracy in 2007-2008, and as the founding Director of Bhutan’s First Environmental Research and Training Institute. Dechen is passionate about finding innovative solutions, pushing the boundaries of partnership and advocating for greater engagement with the corporate sector and governments to deliver conservation impacts at scale and across borders.

To register or if you have questions, please contact Aly Jacobsen at Natural Habitat Adventures (888) 993-8687 or [email protected].

  • Boating in Nepal or Bhutan
  • Park trail surrounded by trees
  • An adult and baby rhino standing in water
  • Aerial shot of Bhutan or Nepal