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Bicycling tour
Bhutan as being mountainous terrain offers a fascinating adventure for bicycling enthusiast. Bhutan’s West-East highway is an exciting route with challenges of some over 3000m high and wild passes everyday. Its green, clean, peace and most beautiful landscape make the bicycle ride an enjoyable and memorable one.

Himalayan River Rafting and Kayaking
Bhutan offers huge variety of rafting and kayaking from short and easy rafting experiences for beginners to mad adventures for real freaks in expedition style combining few rivers. Most of the rivers grading 2-5 classes are found best for kayaking as they are narrow and low water. Best time is March to April and November to December.

Rock climbing
The Vertical Bhutan Climbing Club first introduced rock climbing in Bhutan in 1998. Climbing rock ideally situated just above Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, offers 13 different safely bolted climbing routes in difficulty degrees from 4B up to 7B in lengths between 12 and 27 meters. The club provides climbing equipment and training if required.

Golf
The Royal Thimphu Golf Course is a challenging nine hole (par 33 golf) course beautifully set up between Thimphu’s Tashichodzong and the views of spectacular mountains. The course’s water hazards are man made and are strategically placed for a challenging game on the narrow fairways.

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We are specialized for festivals tour arrangements to Bhutan. Festival tour is the best combination of cultural and tradition. The festivals are an important part of Bhutanese peoples from the long ago. The Tshechu one of the largest tourist attraction is the most famous and well-known Bhutanese festival. These festivals are celebrated in the courtyards of the Dzongs (fortresses) in all the Dzongkhags (districts) with traditional dances blessing by Lamas and Mewangs by fire believing that it washes away their sins. The Tshechu is held in honor of Guru Rinpochhe, who brought Mahayana Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century. Bhutanese legend has a religious significance to people and says that on the tenth calendar day the great Guru Rinpochhe transformed himself into different forms to subdue demons. People dress traditionally in their finest clothing and jewelry. The festival is religious implication and community gathering where Bhutanese come to socialize and feast on native delicacies.

For date and place please go to festival calendar….

The tentative festival dates for 2010 are given below:

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Trekking in Bhutan

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Adds more adventure while driving through the beautiful landscape, high lakes and passes. The views are great of Mt. Everest, Cho-Yo, Cisapangma and scenery along the way. Finally you get to Lhasa city with its rich culture, beautiful and historical monasteries etc. After the exploration of the Lhasa city, you fly back to Kathmandu tickets provided in Kathmandu or further to your own destination. Thus this overland tour is good for almost every average people.

Day 01: Kathmandu-Nyalam (3750m)-123 kms.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kodari (Approx 4hrs.). After completing immigration and custom formalities drive uphill to Zhangmu. The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post and proceed to Nyalamu.

Day 02: Nyalam-Tingri (4135m)-215 kms.
Drive about 7 hrs. to Xegar crossing two spectacular passes (Nyalamu pass(3800m) and Lalung La pass (5082m). This drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m).

Day 03:Tingri-Xegatse (3900m)-245 kms.
Drive about 6 hrs to reach Xigatse, the palace of famous Tashilunpo Monastery and seat of Panchen Lama until his death in 1989 with its huge Thanka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of the road. Enroute you will visit Sakya Monastery, provided the road condition is good. The Monastery is 26 kms off from the main road it is the oldest and most important Bonpo monasteries.

Day 04: Xigatse-Gyantse (3950m)-92 kms.
In the morning visit the Tashilunpo Monastery and the free bazaar of Xigatse. After lunch embark on a pleasant 2 hrs. drive to Gyantse. Here you will visit the Khumbum Stupa and Phalkor Monastery.

Day 05: Gyantse-Lhasa (3650m)-260 kms.
Driving to Lhasa takes about 8 hrs, crossing 2 passes the Karo La (5010m) and Kamba La (4794m) pass and Lake Yamdrok Tso (Turquoise Lake). You will cross the Yarlung Tsangpo river and see the distant view of the Potala Palace.

Day 06/07: Lhasa sight seeing tour.
Visit the Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Drepung & Sera monastery, Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.

Day 08: Lhasa-Kathmandu transhimalayan flight.
Transfer to Gongar Airport, which takes about 02 hrs. driving. The flight duration is 1 hr and 10 min and it is one of the most beautiful flights in the world. On your flight you shall see the Yarlung Tsangpo river, lake Yamdruk, Kanchenjunga (8586m), Makalu (8465m) and Mt. Everest (8848m).

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For those with limit time but really want to see the Tibet (Lhasa) and its surroundings. In this tour you explore the Potala Palace, the people and their culture, monasteries, historical palaces, markets and some other beautiful sights. For the clients dream come true, we have made the tour schedule according to flight operation. Thus we fly into on every Tuesday and fly out on Saturday. Both way flight make bit expensive the tour but you will see the Tibet the way you want to see and experience it.

Day 01 : Transfer to airport for the 1 hr. 10 minutes,TRANS HIMALAYAN FLIGHT to Lhasa, considered one of the most beautiful flight in the world takes you over Kanchenjunga ( 8536m ) and Everest ( 8848m.) Upon arrival at Gonggar airport, meet our Tibet represent and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Visit Sera Monastery,Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Bazaar.
Day 03 : Visit Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery.
Day 04 : Morning tour of the Norbulinkha Palace,The Tibetan Museum and Tibetan Medical Centre . Rest of the day free to Explore Lhasa City.
Day 05 : Transfer to Gonggar Airport to board your flight to Kathmandu.

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Duration – 9nights / 10days
Tour highlights: Culture, Monasteries, Peoples and adventures

Tour itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Paro:

Fly to Paro by Druk Air. Your Bhutanese escort from Bhutan will greet you on arrival and drive you for the short distance to the Paro city. The evening ends with a walk through Paro’s main shopping district with guide. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Paro sightseeing:

After breakfast drive the winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions and on your way back visit Kyichu Lhakhang one of the oldest temple in Bhutan. After lunch visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, Rinpung Dzong which now used as an administration center and school for monks. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 Paro – Taktsang – Thimphu:

Drive to Satsam Chorten and then hike to Takstang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, the most photographed in Bhutan and said that Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. Walk back to the road point and visit Kyichu Lhakhang then continue your drive to Thimphu , the modern capital of Bhutan thenvisit the Handicrafts Emporium, which has all types of Bhutanese handicrafts for sale. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 Thimphu valley sightseeing:

Drive to Sangaygang, a field of Bhutanese prayer flags, perched high above the city. Visit the Motithang Mini Zoo where you can see the National animal Takin research center Then drive to the Tango Monastery a 13th Century structure and today is home to about 150 monks studying Buddhist Philosophy and meditation. Visit Folk Heritage and the National Painting School and the National Memorial Chorten. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 Thimphu – Punakha:

After breakfast drive over the Docchu-La pass (3050 m) into the beautiful valley of Punakha then visit the magnificent Dzong spanning the MoChu and Po Chu rivers. This is the winter residence of the monastic body and the Je Khenpo (chief Abbott). If time permits a hike to Khamsum Yule Chorten is worthwhile. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 Punakha – Trongsa – Bumthang:

Early in the morning fabulous drive to the central valleys of Bhutan . The drive to Bumthang via Trongsa is approximately 7 hours crossing over Pele La pass (3,300 m) and Yotongla pass (3,400 m) with an alpine environment of rhododendrons and dwarf bamboo traditionally considered the boundary between West and East Bhutan . On the way view the impressive Trongsa Dzong, ancestral home of the ruling dynasty. We then drive to Bumthang valley (described as one of the most beautiful spot in the Himalayas. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 Bumthang sightseeing:

Bumthang itself is the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism.

In the morning we hike to visit Tamshing Monastery, Kurjey, Jambay Lhakhang and Jakar Dzong seat of the district administration.

In the afternoon hike to Thangbi valley across the suspension bridge and visit the Thangbi Lhakhang. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 Bumthang – Gangtey – Wangdue:

Drive back to Wangdue via Gangtey. Gangtey lies towards the east of Punakha and Wangdue on the flanks of the Black Mountains . Visit Gangtey Gompa the drive into the fascinating valley of Phobjikha a winter home of black-necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 Wangdue – Thimphu :

After breakfast a short drive will take you into the valley of Lobesa and from the road point walk for 20 minutes through the rice terraced fields to the temple of Chhimi Lhakhang, temple of the divine madman” Drukpa Kuenley” which is mostly visited by women who are unable to bear children. Then drive back to Thimphu and further to Paro. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Depart Paro :

After breakfast, drive to Paro airport and fly to further destination.

Tour cost: USD 1890 (1-3 person) and USD 1680 (4-12 person)

Single supplements charge: USD 180

Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.

Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 442 round trip if kathmandu sector

Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10

Tour cost includes

Royalty, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments etc.

Tour cost does not include

Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.

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Duration – 7nights / 8days
Tour highlights: Culture, Monasteries and Peoples

Tour itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive at Paro – Thimpu

Fly to Paro by Druk Air. Meet the guide and drive along the valley to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Settle into the hotel and walk around the town with your guide. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 2:  Thimphu sightseeing

Visit the National memorial chorten, folk heritage museum, textile museum, the school of arts and Zilukha nunnery. Evening ends with a walk through Thimphu’s main shopping areas. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3:  Thimphu – Punakha

Drive to Punakha through the Docho La – ‘la’ (3050m), breathtaking panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas are spread out around us. Visit Punakha Dzong located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4:  Punakha – Gangtey

Drive to Gangtey which lies to the east of Punakha and Wangdue passing Gangtey Gompa then enter the Phobjikha Valley the most beautiful valley in the Himalayas a winter home to black-necked cranes. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 5:  Gangtey – Wangdue.

In the morning; walk around Phobjikha Valley and Khewa Valley with an old temple. In the afternoon drive to Wangdue. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 6:  Wangdue – Paro.

Morning visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong and small hike to Chimi Lhakhang. After lunch, visit mini zoo to see National animal of Bhutan called TAKIN and drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 7:  Hike to Taktsang and Paro Sightseeing.

Drive to Ramthangkha and hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s nest) which is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the world is located above 2,950m. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro market.  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 8:  Depart Paro

After breakfast; Bhutanese escort will bid you farewell at Paro airport and fly back to home.

Tour cost: USD 1480 (1-3 person) and USD 1340 (4-12 person)

Single supplements charge: USD 120

Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.

Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 442 round trip if kathmandu sector

Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10

Tour cost includes

Royalty, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments etc.

Tour cost does not include

Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.

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Duration – 5nights/6days
Tour highlights: Culture, Monasteries and Peoples

Tour itinerary

Day 01. Arrive at Paro – Thimpu

Fly to Paro by Druk Air. After clearing customs and visa control you are met by your driver and guide. A short drive along the valley brings you to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Settle into the hotel and walk around the town with your guide. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02. Thimphu Sightseeing

Visit Tashichho Dzong built in 1641 and National Library. Afternoon visit the National Memorial Chorten, Handicrafts Emporium to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 03. Thimphu – Punakha – Wangdi

Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass. Visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 situated between Pho Chu (Male river) and Mo Chu (Female river). The drive to Wangdi Phodrang built in 1638. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04. Punakha – Thimphu

Drive to Thimphu and visit Folk Heritage Museum, Sangay Gang View point and excursion to Tango Monastery and meet a Lama or visit a Bhutanese home. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05. Thimphu – Paro

Drive to Paro visiting Simtokha Dzong. While in Paro, visit the Drukgyel dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) and Ta Dzong an ancient watchtower. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 06. Depart Paro:

In the morning, your Bhutanese escort from our Bhutanese agent will bid you farewell at Paro Airport wishing you a happy journey onward.

Tour cost: USD 1080 (1-3 person) and USD 975 (4-12 person)

Single supplements charge: USD 100

Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.

Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 442 round trip if kathmandu sector

Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10

Tour cost includes

Royalty, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments etc.

Tour cost does not include

Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.

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Thimpu Tsechhu festival tour is the best combination of cultural and tradition. The Tshechu one of the largest tourist attraction is the most famous and well-known Bhutanese festival. These festivals is celebrated in the courtyards of the ThimpuDzongs (fortresses) with traditional dances blessing by Lamas and Mewangs by fire believing that it washes away their sins. The Tshechu is held in honor of Guru Rinpochhe, who brought Mahayana Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century. Bhutanese legend has a religious significance to people and says that on the tenth calendar day the great Guru Rinpochhe transformed himself into different forms to subdue demons. People dress traditionally in their finest clothing and jewelry. The festival is religious implication and community gathering where Bhutanese come to socialize and feast on native delicacies.

For the dates please go to festival calendar…link.

Tour itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Paro:
On arrival in Paro, you will be received by our Bhutanese guide and escort to Hotel then visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, Paro Rimpung Dzong built in 1646. Over night in Hotel.

Day 2. Paro:
Hike to Taktshang Monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684 by Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay. This incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress. Then visit the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong and the Kichu Lhakhang. Over night in Hotel.

Day 3. Paro – Thimphu:
Drive to Thimphu and visit the Sangaygang view point, from where the bird’s eye view of the Thimphu Valley can be seen. Visit the Takin Preserve Centre, the Drupthob Lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan, the National Memorial Chorten,the National Library, the Traditional Medicine Institute and the Tashichho Dzong. Over night in Hotel.

Day 4. Thimphu – Punakha:
Drive to Punakha crossing Dochula pass and vsit the Chhimi Lhakhang on the way to Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong and surrounding. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 5. Punakha:
Whole day witness festival. Dinner and over night in Hotel.

Day 6. Punakha- Wangduephodrang – Gangtey:
Drive to Wangduephodrang and visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong then drive to Gangtey. Visit the Gangtey Gompa and explore the Phobjikha Valley, one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Himalayas and the winter place for the endangered Black Necked Cranes. Over night in Hotel.

Day 6. Gangtey – Thimphu:
Drive to Thimphu and visit the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.

Day 7: Punakha- Wangduephodrang – Gangtey:
Drive to Wangduephodrang and visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong and further drive to Gangtey then visit the Gangtey Gompa and explore the Phobjikha Valley, one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Himalayas and the winter place for the endangered Black Necked Cranes. Over night in Hotel.

Day 8. Gangtey – Paro:
Drive to Paro via Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.

Day 9. Departure:
Drive to Paro Airport and farewell.

Tour cost: USD 1700 (1-3 person) and USD 1560 (4-12 person)
Single supplements charge: USD 210
Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.
Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 448 round trip if kathmandu sector
Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10

Trip cost includes
Royalty fee, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments, permits, during trekking-all camping/kitchen gears, ponies or yaks for transportation of gears, trekking guide and cook etc.

Trip cost does not include
Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.

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Thimpu Tsechhu festival tour is the best combination of cultural and tradition. The Tshechu one of the largest tourist attraction is the most famous and well-known Bhutanese festival. These festivals is celebrated in the courtyards of the ThimpuDzongs (fortresses) with traditional dances blessing by Lamas and Mewangs by fire believing that it washes away their sins. The Tshechu is held in honor of Guru Rinpochhe, who brought Mahayana Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century. Bhutanese legend has a religious significance to people and says that on the tenth calendar day the great Guru Rinpochhe transformed himself into different forms to subdue demons. People dress traditionally in their finest clothing and jewelry. The festival is religious implication and community gathering where Bhutanese come to socialize and feast on native delicacies.

For the dates please go to festival calendar…link.

Tour itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Paro:
On arrival in Paro, you will be received by our Bhutanese guide and escort to Hotel then visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, Paro Rimpung Dzong built in 1646. Over night in Hotel.

Day 2. Paro:
Hike to Taktshang Monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684 by Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay. This incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress. Then visit the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong and the Kichu Lhakhang. Over night in Hotel.

Day 3. Paro – Thimphu:
Drive to Thimphu and visit the Sangaygang view point, from where the bird’s eye view of the Thimphu Valley can be seen. Visit the Takin Preserve Centre, the Drupthob Lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan, the National Memorial Chorten,the National Library, the Traditional Medicine Institute and the Tashichho Dzong. Over night in Hotel.

Day 4. Thimphu – Punakha:
Drive to Punakha crossing Dochula pass and vsit the Chhimi Lhakhang on the way to Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong and surrounding. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 5. Punakha- Wangduephodrang – Gangtey:
Drive to Wangduephodrang and visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong then drive to Gangtey. Visit the Gangtey Gompa and explore the Phobjikha Valley, one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Himalayas and the winter place for the endangered Black Necked Cranes. Over night in Hotel.

Day 6. Gangtey – Thimphu:
Drive to Thimphu and visit the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.

Day 7. Thimphu:
Whole day witness festival. Dinner and over night in Hotel.

Day 8. Thimphu -Paro
Whole day witness festival. Evening drive to Paro. Dinner and over night in Hotel.

Day 09. Departure:
Early morning, drive to Airport and farewell.

Tour cost: USD 1700 (1-3 person) and USD 1560 (4-12 person)
Single supplements charge: USD 210
Note: One person half of the tour cost for 12-14 person and group leader free of tour cost above 15 person.
Flight cost: It depends on the sector and USD 448 round trip if kathmandu sector
Visa: USD 20 and TDF: USD 10

Tour cost includes
Royalty fee, accommodation on twin sharing basis, all meals, sightseeing with English speaking guide, all transportation overland, entrance fee to the monuments, permits, during trekking-all camping/kitchen gears, ponies or yaks for transportation of gears, trekking guide and cook etc.

Tour cost does not include
Bhutan visa fee, airfares, expense of personal nature like cold drinks and tips, personal travel health insurance etc.