Overview
Hidden by the staggering mountains of the Himalayas, Bhutan chose to remain in self-imposed isolation until it opened its door to the outside world in the 1960s and to this day, it still remains largely untouched by the worldly influence and holds strongly on to its age-old traditions.
Bhutan is the only carbon-negative country in the world with 70% of its land under forest cover and the constitution mandates that 60% of the land must remain under forest cover at all times. Guided by the development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), it embraces modernization and globalization with utmost care balancing economic development with spiritual and social wellbeing, environmental sustainability and cultural preservation all within the framework of good governance.
On this 7 Days 6 Nights adventures through the hearts of 4 western districts of Bhutan, you will explore rural villages and magnificent fortresses and climb to the most recognized iconic landmark in Bhutan, the Taktsang monastery perched on a sheer 800 meters rock cliff. Delve yourself into the soaring Himalayan peaks and pristine natural environment, gain firsthand experience on its rich ancient Buddhist culture and discover happiness.
Below are some of the highlights you can expect on this trip:
- Travel to 4 western districts of Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang (Phobjikha valley). Immerse yourself into the mindful Buddhist way of life, away from the materialistic world, and discover why Bhutan has earned its nickname the ‘Kingdom of Happiness’.
- Visit ancient temples and magnificent Dzongs (fortresses) and marvel at the fine wall paintings, exquisite architecture and craftsmanship that still continues to influence the Bhutanese architecture today.
- Hike to the 8th century sacred site where Bhutan’s iconic landmark, 17th century Paro Taktsang or Tiger’s Nest is built on the face of a precarious 800m rock cliff.
- Hike to the 13th century religious site and visit Tango Monastery built in 1689 on the steep mountain side.
- Visit Phobjikha, one of the pristine glacial valleys in Bhutan and venture out on a nature hike through farmlands and traditional houses and understand the life of people living in rural Bhutan. If you plan to visit in winter, you will have a great opportunity to see the beautiful endangered birds – The Black-necked Cranes which migrates from Tibetan plateau.
- Spend a night at a family farmhouse and get insights into the life of a Bhutanese farmer and participate in preparing traditional cuisine for dinner.
- Come across isolated farms, quaint villages and picturesque scenery along the way.
There are only two airlines that operates in and out of Bhutan; Drukair & Bhutan Airlines. The flight tends to get fully booked months ahead especially during the peak seaon. We highly recommened you to book flight tickets much ahead of your departure date. You can either book the Drukair / Bhutan Airlines flight online by yourself or leave it to us if you have any trouble booking the flight, will be happy to help you in any way we can. We try to take hassle out of our visiting guests by handling all booking processes – flight tickets to and from Bhutan, visa processing, hotel reservatons and all other ground handlings.
Highlights
- Explore the National Museum of Bhutan
- Hike to the serene Tango Monastery
- Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong
- Walk through Phobjikha Valley
- Climb to the iconic Tiger’s Nest
