As a seasoned traveler, you want to explore a truly “off the beaten path” place that is treasured by historians and cultural anthropologists, but largely off-limits to ordinary tourists from Western nations. Bhutan offers unimaginable views of mountains and rivers, as well as intriguing cultural artifacts such as 7th century monasteries and forts, as well as high mountain passes, some of which take you over 15,000 feet above sea level.
The country offers exotic opportunities for biking, walking and hiking. Enjoy native chili cheese, warm hospitality and local lama dances, and haggle in vegetable markets and malls for handmade trinkets and tasty delicacies.
From the cultural heart of the country in the Bhumthang Valley of central Bhutan to the more cosmopolitan hubs of western Bhutan, to get the most out of Bhutan, you ideally need at least a 12-day experience that takes you from Paro and Thimphu to Phobjikha, Trongsa. , Wangdue and beyond, to Jakar and Ura.
Thanks to the Bhutanese government’s restrictive travel policies, it can be difficult to book tours and venture to the remote sights and festivals of this magical country. Fortunately, travel restrictions ensure to maintain the Shangri La effect found in this remote Himalayan country, as at most only 25,000 tourists per year come to visit Bhutan.
You can challenge the myths associated with country travel and have a trip that is as unique as it is spectacular. For example, most conventional wisdom suggests that the best time to visit is during the fall or spring. However, Bhutan offers exceptional landscapes and stunning views of snow-capped peaks during early winter as well, and the country offers a lush and exotically rain-drenched atmosphere during summer. Plus, when you visit during the “off season,” you can pretty much have the country to yourself.
Most of the packages include transfers per itinerary, the costs of meals, accommodation and entrance fees to all monuments. Visit the fortresses built to defend the kingdom from Tibetan invaders and feel the pull of history. These monuments, known as Dzongs, offer a glimpse of an ancient culture reworked by the tides of modern history.
You can catch a glimpse of Bhutan in three to six days, but for truly exceptional tours to this modern Shangri-La you have to traverse the entire country, from west to east, and for that it’s best to consider a 14- to 17-day odyssey. that will ensure you hit most of the major sights of this South Asian gem.
