Cliffside temples, hidden valleys and Himalayan serenity – a visit to Bhutan is peace and mystery rolled into one.
Bhutan Trips & Tours
Mysterious, mystical and probably the closest you’ll ever get to Shangri-La (and inner peace), the Kingdom of Bhutan enchants all who are lucky enough to cross its vertiginous borders. Nestled between Tibet and India, landlocked by sky-skimming Himalayan peaks and closed to foreign travellers until 1974, it’s been easy for the country to safeguard its culture from outside eyes – and what a culture it is. This is a land where Buddhist traditions reign supreme and ruby-robed monks chant dawn choruses alongside iconic prayer flags; where archery is a national sport, and where flamboyant festivals and mask-dancing are a way of life. Add to this the tiered, mist-wreathed rice paddies, precipitous, magnificent dzongs, and heart-palpitating journeys along mountain passes and luscious valleys - and you’ve got yourself a unique holiday that you probably didn’t know existed. And really, who can fail to fall in love with a country that measures itself through Gross National Happiness?
There’s stupendous scenery and an armful of divine hotels and lodges, but the thing that will really make your trip is the people. Quick with a smile (and an armful of Buddhist blessings), they are some of the most endlessly genuine and welcoming in the world.
Bhutan’s festivals are truly fabulous to behold. From fire dancing to convivial folk songs and midnight processions, anything goes, and timing your visit to coincide with a celebration is worth it.
A daily fee is in place to protect the pristine environment and culture. At the moment, it’s around $250, and although guides, transport, sightseeing and most entrance fees are included, it can push up the price of your trip quickly and sharply if you’re not expecting it.
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Bhutan
A cliff-top monastery, misty forests, and a charming town make for a magical intro to the kingdom.
Bhutan
A young capital city with a beating heart and a unique brew of modernity and tradition.
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Uncover the country’s spiritual DNA in the stunning, Swiss-style valleys of Central Bhutan.
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Bhutan is a biodiversity hotspot and happens to be the first and only carbon-negative country in the world. The pint-sized kingdom is home to 90 species of mammals, 770 species of bird and at least 5,400 species of plants. The lush tropical forest in the southern lowlands is where you’ll find tigers, rhinos, clouded leopards and sloth bears. The forests of the temperate zone are the stomping ground of leopards, goral and serow among others. In the north of the country, the four-footed residents of the Himalayan mountains are similar to the species found across the Tibetan Plateau, including the enigmatic snow leopard, blue sheep, marmot, Tibetan wolf and Himalayan musk deer. In total there are 10 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Bhutan. While it is possible to visit these, infrastructure is quite limited.
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