Culture in BHUTAN | SIKKIM | DARJEELING
 
cultural-scenic-tour-bhutan This trip is designed to show you more of this fascinating land and her people, untouched by outside world. The trip allows you to get a more “hands on” experience of Bhutan. You begin your tour with a flight to Paro enjoying spectacular views of snow capped mountains as you approach Paro. Take a scenic drive to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan and take some tour in and around Thimpu. Continue to Punakha through Dorchu La Passwhich offers panoramic views of .. [Read More]
 
druk-path-trek This trip allows you to enjoy the daily lives of friendly Bhutanese people by visiting villages, temples, monasteries, and gigantic fortresses. It gives you a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare glimpse of wildlife and observe the ancient old traditions of arts and crafts. Begin the trip from Paro Valley with the sightseeing tour around Paro Valley and a full day excursion to the Tiger’s Nest locally known as Taktshang Gompa, this incredible monastery clings to the .. [Read More]
 
jambay-lakhan-festival Bumthang is locally known as Jambay Lhakhang Drub. This festival is held in the picturesque valley of Bumthang in central Bhutan. It gained its popularity from the visits of tourists in the recent years due to favorable weather. In addition to the mask dances, Jambay Lhakhang built in the year 659 is known for its two special events that is “Mewang" (Fire blessing ceremony). During the fire blessing, locals run underneath a huge flaming gate made out of dry grasses with .. [Read More]
 
laya-lingshi-trek This 17-day trek, though rigorous is quite popular because it traverses a great cross section of Bhutan as it winds from the Paro valley in Bhutanese middle hills, up to Laya and Lingshi in Northwest Bhutan which are situated above 13000 feet. This is off the beaten trail, not many trekkers take this way into Laya, though one of the most culturally and ecologically pristine regions in the long arc of the Himalaya. The scenery along the way, passing the elegant .. [Read More]
 
legendary-valley-bhutan This tour has been designed considering the pace and comfort of senior citizen to the rarest and mostexclusive travel destination Bhutan that offers the experience of the Buddhist tradition in a setting of unique architecture. On this 10 days trip, enjoy breathtaking Himalayan landscape, colorful monasteries and traditional lifestyle, untouched by the outside world. Arrive in Paro, only international airport in thecountry. Take a short scenic drive to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, where you will visit the magnificent Stupas and .. [Read More]
 
paro-festival Spring is one of the best times to visit Bhutan, when rhododendron, Magnoliaand many other spring flowers are blooming and various rare bird species are encountered. Join with the local inhabitants of Paro to celebrate the spring festival, one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Monks, as well as laymen dressed in brilliant costumes and wearing masks of both wrathful as well as peaceful deities re-enact the legends and history of Buddhism in the Dragon Kingdom. The festival culminates in .. [Read More]
 
thimpu-tangbi-mani-fest Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan and probably the only capital city that has no traffic lights. During the fall season, Thimphu residents celebrate their annual spiritual festival that over the years have grown to one of the most popular festivals of Bhutan. It was once a small village festival and gradually gained popularity as Thimphu grew and became the capital city. Like other festivals in Bhutan, it commemorates the deeds of the Tantric master Padmasambhava. People from all corners .. [Read More]
 
bhutan-darjeeling-sikkim This 14 day tour to Bhutan, Sikkim & Darjeeling offers unique travel opportunity in the Himalayas. Geographical contrasts abound with a rich mixture of ecosystems ranging from sub tropical to the high mountain ranges, which hold a wide variety of endangered species, a wealth of flora and fauna, and the unique cultures and traditions of the people. As one of the rarest and most unique of travel destinations, Bhutan offers the experience of the Buddhist tradition in a setting of unique .. [Read More]
 
gankar-puensum-trek Trekking through the northern regions of Bumthang valley will bring you at the foot of the majestic Mount Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest mountain. At 24,741 feet, this ice-draped giant is the highest unclimbed peak in the world (and will remain so, since the Bhutanese declared it off limits to climbers). This exhilarating 10 days trek through soaring spruce forests and up over High Mountain passes festooned with Buddhist prayer flags. En rout,e you will witness the best of Bhutan’s Himalayan grandeur, .. [Read More]
 
jomolhari-trek Bhutan is a trekking paradise, situated between two huge neighbours and rising from the lower plains and rising over 7000m to the north. Among several choices of high altitude treks, this is one of the most beautiful and popular trek is the Jumolhari trek. This is a moderate trek with the stunning views of the Mt. Jhomolari, as youcross several high passes and beautiful lakes. You will also be visiting many historical monuments in Thimphu and Paro. .. [Read More]
 
Sikkim, a former Himalayan kingdom, now a state in India, is richly endowed with a prominently Buddhist culture dating back to the 7th century AD. It’s unique location in the Himalayas and elevation ranging from 1,970 ft.to over 26,250 ft. spread over an area of 7000 sq. km. offers diverse flora and fauna ranging from sub-tropical to the alpine. Mt Kanchenjunga (27,371 ft.), the third highest mountain in the world and the guardian deity of Sikkim looms majestically throughout the trip. .. [Read More]
 
The Rhododendron Trail is designed to allow you to discover this floral rainbow,traveling in the comfort of a car. Best recommended for the local Spring season (April-May). The tour takes you to the higher reaches of Tsomgo lake & the North Sikkim areas covering Lachung, Yumthang, Lachen & Thanggu. These areas vary in altitude from 8,200 ft. to 14,000 ft. and cover rhododendron reserves such as the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary near Gangtok and the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary near Lachung. The itinerary .. [Read More]