Bhutan Packages

Bhutan the last and only kingdom around the Himalayas located in South East Asia borders northeast India. To the south lies Bangladesh and towards the north where the Himalayan Mountain range forms a barrier between Bhutan and Tibet / China. For a small kingdom of Bhutan with an interesting historical period that begins from 747 A.D. Since the 17th Century, the country’s official name has been the Druk Yul, which means ‘The Land of Thunder Dragon’.

History also shows that the name Bhutan might have been derived from the ancient word ‘Bhu-Uttan’ translated as ‘The High Land’. The other version with the name ‘Bhots-Ant’ meaning the country at the ‘End or South of Tibet’. But the true native of Bhutan is known as Druk Yul the Land of Drukpa the actual name of local Bhutanese.

The home of the Drukpa sect is known as Kagyupa, a branch of Mahayana Buddhism the Greater Vehicle, the official religion of Bhutan. Founded by revered 17th Century saint Guru Padma Sambhava who introduced Mahayana Buddhism in Tibet and flourished in Bhutan.

Bhutan in the early days was made of various independent states and kingdoms that retained the strong influence of the great Tibetan Empire. In the 16th century, King Ngawang Namgyal the king of a small state in Bhutan unified all kingdoms into one Bhutan. Namgyal was also the first Rinpoche, a religious leader, and great guru who ruled the country.

As a spiritual head of Bhutan, like the Dalai Lama in Tibet and later on the Wangchuck from a noble family. Emerged into power as a monarch and ruled the country to this day and became part of the United Nations in 1971.
At present Bhutan remains as one of the Shangri-La around the eastern end of the great Himalayas. Mt. Gangkhar Puensum rises at the height of 7, 571 m and 24,840 feet high, the highest peak in Bhutan. Where all mountains are regarded as the abode of God, Goddesses, and holy spirits, are not allowed for climbing.

One of the last Shangri-La around the Himalayas, as it was closed to the outside world for many centuries. Then from the past few decades, the government began to change its restrictions and flung its door open. After a long year of isolation where interested foreign travelers can visit this once-forbidden country of Bhutan. For many wide-world people remained as one of the mystical countries within and beyond the great Himalayas range. At present, from the past three decades, travelers can now enter with a minimum fee of around US $ 200 per day. That is for per person in low season and the US $ 250 per day, per person during the peak season. For keen and enthusiastic visitors to Bhutan, the high price is to maintain and help protect Bhutan’s culture and environment. Makes a trip to Bhutan remarkably expensive, but worth the price to feel safe, and secure holidays in the Land of Thundering Dragon.

Most of the rugged mountain and densely forested region long rendered which is almost inaccessible to foreign visitors. Where very few groups of travelers have managed to explore its remote sheer wilderness and close to its famous mountains.

Bhutan at present welcomes all types of travelers for trekking, tours, or just for a cultural and historical visit. The capital city is Thimphu a few hour’s drive from its only international airport at Paro town. Stands at 2,320 m and 7,656 feet high the official seat and throne of king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Bhutan for a small country with an area of 38, 394 sq. km. of less than a million population. In Bhutan with mixed tribes of people mainly Drukpa, a native of the country with Nepalese and some of Indian origin.

The country landscapes of great bio-diversity from low war semi-tropical to an alpine cooler climate with an arctic cold temperature zone. From a scenic land of paddy fields to the mountainous wilderness with temperate forested areas, most Bhutanese is a farmer and raise livestock.

The famous and highest peaks around Bhutan are Mt. Gangkhar Puensum 7, 571 m and Mt. Jhomolhari 7, 326 m. A massive mountain range the area around Jhomolhari is considered sacred, where once a year a religious festival is held.

Where Buddhist pilgrims make their way to pay homage to mountain spirits close to the mountain. Lies one of the highest lake Tseringma Lhatso means a lake full of holy spirits at above 4,350 m.

The country is famous for its huge old Dzong / Fortresses, Monasteries, villages, and towns festooned with age-old culture. That has never been changed and remains untouched in its pure form as it was for hundreds of centuries.

Bhutan’s famous site fort of Druk Gyaldzong is a ruined fort built in memory of the victory over Tibetan invaders. In the 17th Century, likewise, the National Museum of the History of the Country displays rich collections of fine arts and weapons.

Other places of great interest are its dramatic landscapes that range from green verdant valleys to steep mountains. Includes Paro’s famous Taktsang monastery known as the Tiger’s Nest stands high above a cliff around the forested Paro Valley.

Wonderful Himalayan kingdom, only a few places in the world where one can immerse into a local culture like Bhutan. The country of ancient heritage and a living museum, with less impact of modern civilization retaining its age-old cultural image.

For a small country Bhutan, where all Bhutanese are well off than many Asian countries, due to its balanced economy. Along with its moderate size of population, the country is rich in its farm and agricultural products. As well exports various spices and items to foreign countries, and is dependent on its products.

Bhutan has its national currency called Ngultrum almost equivalent to Indian Rupees. As well with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) same as India, with four main seasons. Spring from February to May, and summer / Monsoon Rainy months from June to August. The autumn season starts from September to November with winter December to mid-February months.

The best time to visit the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is in springtime from March to May. Days are much longer with enough sun-light hours where hills are alive with wildflowers in full bloom, especially the rhododendron.

Next, the best time is in the autumn season from September to November month, the day is fine but short sunlight hours. Cold in the morning, late afternoon till night time with the clear starry night sky.

Why visit Bhutan for Tours:

• The one and the only Himalayan Kingdom around the whole Himalayas and probably in Asia, besides Thailand. Bhutan with a long history of reigning power of monarchy since the early 16th Century, when it became an independent kingdom. After separating from Tibet since then the first King Ngawang Namgyal unified all smaller kingdoms into one major Bhutan.
• Where the ancient culture of age-old heritage is well preserved to its pristine form, as it was past hundreds of centuries. Untouched by the outside world as it remained isolated from the rest of the countries, visitors on tour in Bhutan will enjoy it. Visiting places of great religious, and historical interest including its wonderful scenery of high-rolling green hills, valleys, and snow peaks.

• The warm and friendly hospitality of the host and people of Bhutan, a long history and traditional heritage welcoming guests. Wherever you visit the cheerful smiles of the natives are always there, greeting all visitors with great delight.

• Bhutan is a country with a less crowded tourist spot, due to its strict restrictions allowing only interested travelers who can afford it. The Government of Bhutan made the country quite expensive to control the mass flow of visitors. This law is to maintain, and conserve its culture and ecosystem, as Bhutan has been retaining its cultural image for past centuries.

• Bhutan is the country of festivals, all auspicious events related to religion, and preserving its age-old heritage. The main festivals and celebrations normally take place in respected monasteries of designated villages, and towns within the country. Besides Losar the Tibetan New Year, another major festival is Tshechu held annually in various temples, and monasteries throughout the country.

• The Thimphu Tshechu, in the capital one of the highlighted festivals started by the 4th Desi, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay in 1867 AD. Consists of only a few dances being performed strictly by monks. There are more festival events around the year in different parts of the country.

• The main reason to visit Bhutan is its variations of landscapes, climate, and scenery. For a small country of great bio-diversity from low sub-tropical to cooler hills and valleys to arctic cold zone.

• Visit and tour of Bhutan are not only for its historical, religious, and cultures, it is also a country. Full of exotic rare flora and fauna where one can witness wildlife in natural surroundings. Bhutan is also famous for the migratory Black Necked Crane.

• Visit and tour of Bhutan make every visitor feel safe and secure wherever they travel. As well as for long trekking or just for cultural tour to remote corners of Bhutan from the main city and towns.

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