Bhutan Related Activities

Recent Events

New orchid discovered
New orchid discoveredAn orchid species which was discovered in Trongsa, Bhutan in September 2019 has been identified as a new species and named Bulbophyllum Trongsaense, derived from the place of its origin.   Bulbophyllum Trongsaense is yellow in color and has reddish-maroon…>> Read More

 

Zhemgang Bird Festival revival
The Zhemgang Bird Festival will take place tentatively in the 2nd week of November 2022, the usually quiet town of Tingtibi in Zhemgang formerly spelt as Zhemgang has revived this 3 days Bird Festival after a 3 years gap to…>> Read More

 

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MAKING NEWS!

  • Sichuan Airlines restarts Nepal flights

    Sichuan Airlines a major inbound carrier for Nepal from China has resumed from 20th March 2023 four weekly flights from Chengdu…

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  • CNN Travel Picks Mustang

    CNN Travel has picked the Mustang as one of its top 23 destinations for 2023. The destination is located on…

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  • Hollywood Superstar Jet Li visits Nepal!

    World famous Hollywood and Chinese actor Jet Li arrived in Kathmandu along with his wife during the Christmas holiday. He…

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  • SAFGR Nepali New Year Tournament 2023 successfully held

    The South Asian Fellowship of Golfing Rotarians SAFGR Nepali New Year Tournament 2023 3rd Edition was successfully held in Kathmandu from 12 to 15…

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  • New Terminal 3 at Lhasa Gonggar Airport

    New Terminal 3 at Lhasa Gonggar Airport opened becoming the largest of its kind in the Tibet Autonomous Region, it was…

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  • Everest almost a meter higher!

    The world's highest mountain Mount Everest is 0.86m higher than had been previously officially calculated; Nepal and China jointly announced…

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  • Nepal, Bhutan, China & India travel updates

    As of 01 January 2023, all destinations in South Asia region are open including Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri…

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  • Early Picasso Art exhibition in Beijing

    Ullens Center for Contemporary Art or UCCA Beijing is holding the largest showcase of Pablo Picasso’s early works in China…

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  • Trip Advisor picks Kathmandu as World's 19th top destinations

    Trip Advisor picks Kathmandu as World's 19th top destinations amongst 25 other equally amazing places!  As a city surrounded by…

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  • Actress Michelle Yeoh friend of Nepal wins Oscar 2023!

    Well known Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh wins the coveted Best Actress Oscar 2023 award for her superb performance in the film…

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Tours

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CULTURAL TOURS

 

Touring Bhutan is an intimate and memorable experience to a culture that is unique and exotic.  A destination that can be as large in imagination as it is small in size.  The visitor is at once reminded of how different the country is after landing in the country.  House are all built in the quaint traditional style and its inhabitant choose to wear their traditional colorful clothing.

 

Tours begin from Paro the only international airport or by land via Phuntsholing the south west town and also Samdrup Jongkhar in the south east.  Itinerary can be combined to have a flight one way and land travel alternatively.  Programs begin west to east and with side trips into the adjoining valleys.  Internal flights within the country make itineraries more varied and interesting.

 

The capital city Thimphu is a veritable trove of interesting sites to visit, further east isPunakha the capital in ancient times, the beautiful Phobjika valley, Trongsa, Bumthang and Trashigang.  Each has its own charm, from historical to scenic interests, from beautiful farmlands to small hamlets and community of people, lush forests with birdlife and wildlife. 

 

Almost all large towns have Dzongs the administrative and religious centre making these very interesting places to visit.   Each with its own distinctive setting and architecture.

 

Tours can be combined with the festivities known as “Tsechus”.  These are celebration of life, thanks giving and are full of color, religious rituals and mystique.  A visit at the time of the festivals is recommended.  Cultural tours of varying duration are offered ranging from under a week to a fortnight. 

 

Tours Trip Packages
Bhutan Depth of the Dragon

Bhutan Depth of the Dragon

Duration: 15 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Bhutan Depth of Dragon 15 Days tour offers travellers  a superb and in-depth look into the country’s rural heartland east to west.&nbs...

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Insight Bhutan

Insight Bhutan

Duration: 8 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Insight Bhutan 8 Days tour is a delightfull journey which includes highlights of Paro, Thimphu and travels to the scenic town of Bumthang exploring be...

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Tashi Delek Bhutan

Tashi Delek Bhutan

Duration: 8 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Tashi Delek Bhutan 8 days tour visits Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and additionally to Gangtey valley, one of the most beautiful farming areas in the countr...

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Highlights of Bhutan

Highlights of Bhutan

Duration: 6 Days

Trip Grade: two star

Highlights of Bhutan is a tour of less than one week with visits to Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.  Travel across scenic Dochu la pass to Punakha, Bh...

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Glimpses of Bhutan

Glimpses of Bhutan

Duration: 5 Days

Trip Grade: one star

Glimpses of Bhutan is designed for those with little time and prefer to pack in an amazing trip to this unique country.  Major sightseeing landma...

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