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Package Tour ::. Bhutan

Bhutan

Bhutan a purely Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom is unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The kingdom shares with Nepal the world's greatest concentration of Mountains and living heritage of Buddhism. The fifty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Paro can truly be described as a flight into fantasy. During the flight a first hand close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and many other famous Peaks become a reality. Bi-weekly flights between these two Kingdoms have made travel easier to the long isolated Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.

Tours to Bhutan are planned to commence on Mondays and Thursdays from Kathmandu. There are direct flights from Delhi bi-weekly and Bangkok weekly and tours can be planned accordingly. Bhutan is one of the few countries in the world still untouched. A paradise for tourist interested in Buddhist culture and philosophy, flora and fauna, trekking and mountaineering. Due to the Royal Government's policy of controlled selective tourism, Bhutan has been receiving less than 5000 tourists annually.

Place To Visit
Paro valley is one of the most populated areas of whole country. Because of its proximity to the airport, there are hotels and tourist facilities close to the airstrip. The valley of Paro contains a wealth of attractions and requires a few days to be properly explored. A flight with Druk - Air, the country 's only airline, over the young fold mountains is an exhilarating experience and many visitors bear a lasting impression of authenticity from the moment they board to the time they land amidst the paddy fields in Paro.

This valley is enchanting. The Drugyel Dzong, which served as fortress during the war with the Tibetans, but is now in ruins. The Kyichu , built by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century , and the Dungtse Lhakhang, a very unique construction by Dupthob Thangtoyeb who also built the Tachogang, temple of the hill of excellent horses, which lies on the left bank of the river just before arriving the confluence from Paro to Thimphu.

Thimphu
Thimphu , perhaps the most unusual capital city in the world, is a bustling town on the banks of its own river and set gloriously in the hills of its own valley. A regal town Thimphu is home to the revered Bhutanese Royal family and to several foreign missions and development projects. The capital city has a population of 45,000, five miles from the Thimphu stands the Simtokha Dzong on a lofty ridge and does the Shabdrung build the first Dzong in 1629. The Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty the king of Bhutan and it is the country administrative headquarter and houses of the legislative body, The National Assembly lies deep in the valley in all its grandeur.

Around the valley are several other interesting places like the Dechenphodrang, a school for monks. The Thimphu memorial chorten, built in 1974 in the memory of late king Jingme Dorji Wangchuk, and the National library. Further up the valley lies the Pangri Zampa temple in Dehcencholing by the great grandfather of the Shabdrung and beyond Dechencholing to the end of the valley is the Tango and Cheri monastery. Punakha

At an altitude 1.350 meters Punakha is much warmer then Thimphu. A sharp curve on the road brings you face to face with the imposing Punakha Dzong, which tells you that you have arrived. The Dzong was built in 1637 by Shabdrung and played an important role as the winter capital state. Way beyond Punakha valley lays the Gasa Dzong, also a splendid piece of architecture. Wangdi Phodrangw

The Dzong is perched on a spur at the confluence of two rivers and provides an impression view over all directions. The little town of Wangdi is comprised of little hut like shops, the army camps. Wangdi is known for strong winds that can almost carry you off. Gangtey

This small village on the edge of the #0A6700 mountains is famous for its monastery of gomchens and the #0A6700-necked cranes (grus nigricolis), which flies in during the winter from Tibet and return in spring.

Tongsa
A small town but significant as the ancestral home of Bhutan 's Royal family. The Dzong, a massive frame on a spur that sticks out into the Mangde River, extends a view for kilometers.

Bumthang
No where, other than in Bumthang a beautiful valley in Central Bhutan, one can find as many temples and monasteries. The valley is wide and open and the hills slopes gently unlike other districts. The renowned Kurji, and the Jampa Lhakhang also built by Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century, are located here. The famous Yathra fabrics, woven out of sheep wool, for jackets are widely available in Bumthang. Wangdicholing , the palace where the first king was born lies just below the Jakar Dzong, or Dzong of the "White Bird".

Lhuntsi
This people of Lhuntsi are known to possess great weaving talent. It is believed that this remote Dzongkhag is actually the place of the origin of the Wangchuk lineage. Despite its remoteness the Dzong and the people are worth visiting.

Tashigang
This is the largest district in the eastern Bhutan. Although the town is very small and in a hole it can bewitch travellers. The Dzong, built by the Desi Minjuri Tempa on a jutting spur is built in such a way that it comes into view of the travellers from any directions way before one arrives the town.

Tashi Yangtse
This is another district that borders the India state of Arunachal Pradesh. On the way to Tashi Yangtse, one can pay a visit to Goma Kora monastery where the Guru Rinpoche meditated to subdue a demon. A road further leads to Tashi Yangtse District where you can visit the famous Chorten Kora (stupa) and a monastery.

Phuntsholing
Bhutan 's gateway to the south is a thriving commercial center right next to the plains of India. You may begin your journey of discovery from here as you wind your way slowly to the Himalayan Highway towards Thimphu.

NOTE: Flight to Bhutan operates only of MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, therefore we recommend our clients to plan their trip accordingly with extra days in Kathmandu as per package offers. Please contact us for more details or drop us a line at: stt@mos.com.np and we shall be glad to give you further details and necessary information for your trip in the Land Of Thunder Dragon.