Are you planning a trip to Bhutan? Are you wondering what the best vacation packages in Bhutan are? Do you want to make your trip to Bhutan a vacation of a lifetime?
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, an incredibly beautiful Himalayan country, is sandwiched between two enormous Asian countries India and China. The country is best recognized for her sacred monasteries, fortresses, hypnotic valleys and landscapes. Bhutan’s geography stretches from the subtropical flatlands to central zones & valleys to gigantic mountains. All the flatlands, central zones and Himalayan region have several mesmerizing sceneries to greet you and make your holiday vacation to Bhutan unforgettable!
What to Explore During Your Bhutan Vacation?
Bhutan, a only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, offers you the chance to explore and experience panoramic Himalayan landscapes, valleys, mesmerizing mountains and much more. Indeed, the gigantic virgin Bhutanese mountains, serene and sacred high hill monasteries, amazing festivals, delicious local cuisine greet you with wonder, chill, and thrill.
Visit Monasteries during Your Bhutan Vacation
Your Bhutan travel experience won’t be completed without experiencing the magnificence and serenity of Bhutanese monasteries. Dominated by the Buddhist followers, the kingdom of Bhutan is occupied with many stunning monasteries, gompas and chortens you can possibly imagine. The Buddhist Bhutanese temples offer the architectural marvel, quaint environment and mesmerizing views of the surrounding. Some of the best monasteries to roam around during your Bhutan vacation experience are:
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro
- Tango Monastery, Thimpu
- Rinpung Dzong, Paro
- Tashichho Dzong, Thimpu
- Punakha Dzong, Punakha
- Dechen Phodrang, Thimpu
- Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro
- Memorial Chorten, Thimpu
- Zuri Dzong, Paro
- Cheri Gompa, Thimpu
- Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang
- Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang
- Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse
- Jambey Lhakhang, Jakar
- Phajoding Monastery, Thimpu
- Gangtey Goemba, Phobjikha
Go on a Visit to the World’s Tallest Virgin Mountain during Your Bhutan Vacation
The kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the eastern edge of the Himalayas, is indeed a bliss for nature lovers and trekkers. The country has over 45 alluring mountains with spectacular views and stunning surrounding landscapes. Surprisingly, there are still some unclimbed mountains in Bhutan though almost all the mountains in the Himalayan Mountain range are climbed already.
You can go on a visit to the Gangkhar Puensum mountain which is located in the border of China and Bhutan. This mountain is world famous for being the tallest unclimbed mountain in the world. Gangkhar is 7570 meters and is the globe’s fortieth tallest mountain. If you are trekking from Thimpu to Bamurpa, you can experience the magnificent views of this gigantic mountain and landscape.
Similarly, 4575 meters high Bhutan Black Mountain is another virgin mountain you should not miss out exploring during your Bhutan vacation experience. The mountain is located in between the the Sankosh river and Mangde river, offering you the chance to witness breathtaking views and panoramic surrounding landscapes.
The Bhutanese government has completely banned mountaineering since 2004. This is mainly two reasons: the first reason is to respect the supernatural belief of local Bhutanese people. They believe the holy spirits reside in the tall mountains. Secondly, the Bhutanese mountains have harsh temperature for humans and they are steep too.
Explore the Capital City Thimpu
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Exploring the exquisites of Thimpu while spending your vacation in Bhutan is indeed one of the best things to do. This capital city of Bhutan lies in the higher parts of the Himalayas, offering you the chance to witness lush green woods, amazing landscapes, serene monasteries and amazing view of the Raidak or Chuu River. The city is decorated with old world charms and modernity, allowing you to experience the Bhutanese cuisines, cultures and lifestyle.
Visit the Paro Valley
Enclosed by pristine mountains, the Paro valley is definitely a visit place for your Bhutan vacation. The valley greets you with pleasant temperature, clean air, hypnotic landscapes and much more allures. The valley holds an international temple, several amazing monasteries and national Museum. This city has several historical and religious significance, and it is best explored on foot. Besides Paro, there are other several amazing valleys to be discovered, including Punakha, Jakar, Trongsa.
Trek in Bhutan
Bhutan offers one of the best and most exciting trekking routes in the world. The country has solidified its place as one of the top places in the world to go trekking. Bhutan is a country with rich thrills, history, and mystery, and your vacation trip to Bhutan allows you to experience all these qualities. You can either opt for short treks or longer treks as per your budget and time frame. Some of the best short trekking trails in Bhutan are Dagala Trek, Druk Path Trek, Soi Yaksa Trek, Nub Tshonapata Trek and many more.
Visit to the Jigme Dorji National Park
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Are you an animal lover? Do you want to spend your Bhutan vacation witnessing some of the best and most charming Bhutanese wildlife? The Jigme Dorji National Park is waiting to be discovered by you. This amazing national park is undoubtedly one of the best location to observe in Asia for animal lovers. This second largest Bhutanese park is home to several species of birds, animals as well as 6,500 people who takes care of the animals residing in the park. The Jigme Dorji national park has been listed as a tentative site by the UNESCO.
Rafting in Bhutan
Bhutan is an ideal destination to spend your vacation if you love adventure water sports activities. There are many high current rivers in Bhutan to provide you with stimulating rafting experience. You can raft in the rapid streams of Paro Chhu river. Along with experiencing thrill and zest, you can explore the exquisiteness of the surrounding.
Enjoy Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is yet another exciting thing to do during your Bhutan vacation. Though a certain level of physical fitness and stamina is required due to extremely rugged topography, no doubt biking worth a lot in Bhutan. The best location for biking in Bhutan are Haa, Paro, Punakha, Phobjikha and Bumthang. The biking trip to these cities allow you to explore stunning Bhutanese nature, traditional villages, amazing river valleys, hypnotic Bhutanese mountains and much more allures.
Bhutan Vacations: FAQs
The months between October to December are the best time to explore and experience the best of Bhutan. Majority of the tourists visit Bhutan during this time of the year, thus you can expect prices of services being comparatively higher during this time. We suggest you to plan your trip ahead and book Bhutan hotel in advance for the cozy accommodation.
Yes, Bhutan definitely worth going. Though this country is comparatively expensive than the other Asian countries, the allures and attractions Bhutan offers are unbeatable. You will indeed find worth visiting stunning monasteries, alluring mountains and landscapes, fascinating festivals and much more.
Bhutan is a bit expensive country to visit while comparing the cost with other Asian countries. As per your travel itinerary, travel season and preferences, a day visit to Bhutan can cost anywhere between US $65 to $200 per person.