Bhutan - Travel Information

Introduction

Bhutan it's known by many names: "The Land of Peaceful Thunder Dragon", "The Forbidden Kingdom", "Southern Valley of Medicinal Herbs". Bhutan is known hidden in the eastern folds of the Himalayas. The 18,000 sq miles, (47,000 sq.km ) area of Bhutan is bordered by Tibet in the north, Sikkim in the west and indian in the east. A Shangri-La, with magnificent beauty, lavish in its display of spectular monastries and forts known as Dzongs and with exceptional thrilling landscapes. Step into Bhutan, and you see the magical beauty Thickly forested mountains slopes in which roam tigers, red pandas, snow leopards, musk deer, the Himalayan Brown Bear etc.

A mystical kingdom inhabited by proud people steeped in religion and myth and most spell-binding music and dance. It holds many surprises and a visit to the country is a splended adventure. It is often compared to Switzerland, not only because many parts of Bhutan look like Swiss Alps, with green hills, houses that look like chalets and snow peaks sticking out of nowhere. So be it for a picnic by the banks of a crystal river or a day trek to an ancient monastery, a sightseeing trip or a cultural tour, or just a day spent browsing through the town shopping foreign goods, Bhutan has it all and more.

Bhutan Travel Guide

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Western Bhutan

Thimphu

Paro Punakha
Wangdue Phodrang Gasa Laya

Central Bhutan

Trongsa Bumthang

Eastern bhutan

Mongar Lhuentse Trashigang
Trashi Yangtse Samdrup Jongkhar

Accommodation

Hotel Druk (Thimphu) Hotel Mothithang Hotel Riverview
Hotel Taktsang Hotel Olathang Kichu Resort
Hotel Gangtey Palace Hotel Druk (Paro) Hotel Tiger's Nest
Hotel Zangtho Pelri Meri Puensum Resort

Swiss Guest House


Tour Itinerary

India Bhutan Tour Jumolhari Trek Tour Drek Path Trek Tour
Bhutan Tour Bhutan Culture Tour Central bhutan Tour
Druk Yul Tour Bhutan Ten Days Tour

Fairs and Festivals

The festivals in Bhutan are colourful and joyous affairs. They are also very important to the Bhutanese and are an essential part of their lives. These festivals are celebrations of faith, legends, myths and history of Bhutan in ancient rituals of colourful dance and music.... More

Airlines Information


Druk-Air – the airlines of Bhutan
Druk-Air is the only airline that operates from Paro in Bhutan to Bangkok in Thailand, Calcutta & Delhi in India, Dhaka in Bangladesh and Kathmandu in Nepal. We will assist you in preparing the Druk-Air sectors, purchasing and sending you the Tickets.
Druk Air Ticketing Alternative Air  Passage Package Cost


Art and Craft


All Bhutanese art, dance, drama and music has its roots in the Buddhist religion. Bhutanese arts and crafts have been undergoing a period of revival in recent years. According to their tradition, the arts are concerned with interpreting values rather than describing facts.

Painting Carpentry Carving
Sculpture Casting Blacksmithing
Bamboo Work

Goldsmithing & Silversmithing Weaving
Embroidery Masonry Leather Work
Paper Making

Wildlife


All animals in Bhutan are protected by Buddhist ethic that prohibits killing. There are asian elephants, clouded leopard, golden langur, musk deer, pangolin, tiger, wild buffalo, red panda etc.

Jigme Dorji National Park Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary Royal Manas National Park Torsa Nature Reserve
Black Mountains Park Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary Thrumshing La Park