Bhutan - Thunder Dragon Beckons

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If the reddish Ngultrum rules the economic condition of princely Bhutan, then it is the greens of Himalayan valley that reins the heart of Bhutanese people. Situated just in the lap of Himalayas, Bhutan used to known as ‘Last Place on the Roof of the World’ whereas peace loving local people of Bhutan love to call their country as ‘Druk Yul’ meaning – The Land of Peaceful Thunder Dragon. Apart from a bewitching beauty of mountains, the majestic Buddhist Monasteries and pagoda like wooden houses resting in the interiors of hills make entire Bhutan a picture postcard valley.

Explore Nature in The Purest Form
When you reach Bhutan, you wonder, as if the beauty of entire world is condensed
at this region only! The series of mountains hiding one after another seem to change their colour from green, blue and finally gray as they go far. And the sky behind them just can’t hide its sparkling blue tint as if just have come out of water. Serenely and quietly spread little town of Paro is the major attraction of tourism in Bhutan and is located at an altitude of 2,250 m above the sea level. As three quarters of the country is covered in dense green jungle, the entire country seems to breathe in green. Numerous species of rhododendron and orchid arrayed on both sides of the road greet you on your Bhutan tour. If you happen to come to Bhutan in the spring, then a wide variety of colour riot is waiting for you.

Lost in The Wilderness
A wide variety of wild life treasure makes the little valley of Bhutan even more charming and exciting to explore. The rare and endangered species nestling in the lush valley and thick forest of Bhutan has made Bhutan as one of the global "hotspots" for biodiversity conservation by Conservation International. Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Red Panda, Black Bear, Snow Leopard, Golden Langur and Takin are the natural inhabitants that you will come across with on your tour. As you come to Phobjika Valley, a wide variety of cranes will welcome you. Along with the endangered Black Necked Crane, Bhutan is rich with the chirpings of more than 700 species of birds. Visit Phobjika Valley and Bomdeling village in Bhutan, famous for their migrated crane population.


Follow the Adventure Treks
Probably trekking is the right option to explore the myriad hue of Bhutan. A walk through the rhododendron forest, tranquil lakes and green meadows are all that will enthrall on your trekking tour. The mazes through virgin forest lead you to a never-opened window to a Shangri-la. As the salubrious and chilling breeze coming from the Himalayas wipe your face gently, you realize how near you are to this majestic mountain range. As trekking in Bhutan may take you as high as 9000 feet, we advise you to not to take part in this if you have vertigo or heart problem.

While On the Path of Buddha Philosophy
Over the passage of time, the monasteries and temples of Bhutan have become the inevitable part of the Bhutan’s natural beauty. The heritage of Lord Buddha is clearly visible from the way of Bhutanese people. Studded with a number of Buddhist monasteries, the cities of Thimpu and Paro will amaze you with their architecture and structure. Bumthang, a holy Buddhist site in Bhutan is a must visit for the majestic Kurje monastery, Tharpaling Monastery and Thangbi Monastery nestling in the city. The Beautiful Phajoding monastery of Thimpu, no wonder, has increased the beauty of the capital city by many folds.

Bhutan’s dzons and monasteries when start to spread colour in the ambience, you know, it’s festive time in the region. The entire Bhutan comes alive with Tsechus when the celebration lasts for five days. The most famous features of the festival are masked dance performances, religious customs and Buddhist teaching. Plan your visit during the festivals and discover the true hue of this beautiful land – Bhutan.

Shopping Wonder
Colourful handicraft items of Bhutan allure the tourists like anything. Unique masks, carpets, semi precious jewellery and wooden products are the top most priorities for tourists coming to Bhutan. But it’s the Bhutanese stamps that make it philatelist’s paradise. Vibrant colour and unique designs of the stamps will surely make you a philatelist if you are not so, as you just can’t ignore the sparkle of colour.

Indulge Your Taste Sense
Tibetan style momos (dumplings) are the most common food in Bhutan. Available in different tastes, these momos along with spicy chutney have become hot favourite among the people of neighbouring countries. But the specialty of Bhutan cuisine lays in spicy and rich preparation of meat dishes mainly pork, beef and yak. While in your trip to Bhutan, do not forget to take a sip or two of salted butter tea ‘suja’. We bet you just cannot resist taking another sip.

Reach The Heaven
Bhutan is connected with rest of the world by only one airport, which is located at Paro. Druk Air is the national carrier in Bhutan and is the only airline being operated in this region. Regular flights to and from Delhi, Kathmandu, Bangkok, Kolkata, Bodhgaya and Dacca connect Bhutan with six countries on regular basis.

Bhutan is also accessible by road from Bagdogra (nearest airport of Sikkim) to Phuentsholing, the border town with India, by 4 hours drive from the airport. Phuentsholing is at 6-hour distance from Thmpu and Paro. You need special permission to enter into Bhutan by this way.