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Bhutan

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Reasons To
Visit Bhutan

  • Buddhism

    Buddhism is ingrained into Bhutan's landscape and daily life, with prayer flags, prayer wheels and white chortens. A basic understanding of Buddhism really does add to the experience of travelling through Bhutan, and helps one to really appreciate the complex visual tapestries that are found throughout the country.

    Buddhism

  • Dzongs

    Bhutan's dzongs are the most striking architectural feature of the country; large white washed forts with battered walls (inward sloping to appear larger than they actually are). They are the administrative and religious centres of authority in each region. Two of Bhutan's best known dzongs can be found at Punakha and Trongsa.

    Dzongs

  • Festivals

    Festivals or 'tsechus' are a major part of Bhutanese life and offer a unique cultural insight into this Himalayan Kingdom. They are colourful affairs with lots of masked dancing and bright costumes offering wonderful photo opportunities. During the larger festivals Bhutan is very popular with tourists and some of its charm can be lost, so visiting the smaller festivals is advisable.

    Festivals

  • Gross National Happiness

    Gross National Happiness is a truly unique and very Bhutanese idea. It is a more holistic approach to development and is drawn from the Buddhist belief that the ultimate purpose of life is inner happiness. It has been used to measure Bhutan's development since 1972 when the fourth king proposed the idea.

    Gross National Happiness

  • Off the beaten track

    Bhutan only has a fraction of visitors compared to most countries, with only a limited number of flights in and out of one airport. Visiting Bhutan you are able to experience a way of life that in the rural areas has largely remained unchanged for centuries. You may wish to visit a local farm or even stay in a simple traditional Bhutanese home.

    Off the beaten track

  • Unspoilt landscapes

    Travelling through Bhutan it is easy to take the picturesque valleys for granted, but as soon as you leave you realise just how unspoilt Bhutan is. Although Thimpu, the capital, has expanded, the towns are very small - over each pass you descend into another beautiful and unspoilt landscape.

    Unspoilt landscapes

  • Walking

    One of the best ways to explore Bhutan is by foot. There are numerous day walks that can be arranged and for those who want to trek we specialise in offering short two or three night treks.

    Walking

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Tailor-made holidays to Bhutan

Bhutan is a truly amazing place with spectacular Himalayan scenery, colourful festivals, historic monasteries and a population who are more concerned with Gross Domestic Happiness than Gross Domestic Product. The people of Bhutan are warm, charming and gladly welcome you to discover their deeply Buddhist and traditional way of life. A journey through Bhutan will take you through deep valleys, high mountain passes and will certainly be a memorable experience.

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11 Days from £3,350pp

Uncover the main highlights of Bhutan including Thimpu, Punakha and time in Paro to relax at the end of your tour.

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{B2B3FF0D-12A9-4958-90B1-2E771A8635D8}Central Bhutan

13 Days from £3,625pp

Discover the highlights of Bhutan including Punakha and Paro and also Bumthang Valley in central Bhutan.

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Our escorted small group tours are different from our tailor-made holidays in that travel is always in small groups with the services of an experienced guide throughout the trip.

Practical Info

Flight time from UK

12 hours (via Delhi, Calcutta or Kathmandu)

Timezone

GMT+6 hours

When To Go

Jan
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Feb
The best time to travel
Mar
The best time to travel
Apr
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
May
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Jun
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Jul
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Aug
Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year
Sep
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Oct
The best time to travel
Nov
The best time to travel
Dec
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
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