Welcome to the Amazing world of Bhutan. A change from your normal vacation experience. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked nation in South Asia. It is bordered to the south, east and west by India. The Bhutanese call their country Druk Yul – “Land of the Thunder Dragon”.
The capital and the largest city is Thimpu, one of two national capitals in Asia that does not have traffic lights. The territory of Bhutan is the land of Buddhist culture and that makes it a special place for the tourists who reach for the inner peace. Some specialties of Bhutan. Here, buying cigarettes is illegal, men dress in a tunic at work, huge defensive penises appear on the walls of the houses, and maintenance of happiness is more important than the maintenance of the economic growth. The small town of Bhutan has its untouched trekking places and valleys that are virtually close to heaven.
The scenic mountains of Bhutan
The great Himalayan views from Bhutan
Bhutan: The land of temples
The Bhutan Airport
The virgin Himalayan hills
Yaks of Bhutan
Places to see
- Thimpu : This is the capital of Bhutan located in a sylvan valley on the bank of the Thimpu River and the home of the Bhutanese culture. A striking feature of this city is that it is the only capital with no traffic lights in the world.
- Paro : This is the scenic town in west on the river of the same name offering wooded villages and historic buildings. The National Museum was formerly a white and brown disc fortress built in 1657. The museum exhibits the collection of old coins, stamps, birds, mammals, the robes of the Bhutanese during different era.
- Bumthang : This is the spiritual land of Bhutan that is home to most old and precious Buddhist sites – vital dzongs, temples, and palaces.
- Phobjika : This is a glacial valley that has been reserved as a conservation area. It is located on the frontiers of the Black Mountain National Park – the most vital wildlife conserve in the nation.
Things to do
- Trekking : Bhutan is one of the most mazing countries in the world for trekking. With the great Himalayas reigning over its terrain, Bhutan has no dearth for trekking sites. Facilities are limited so camp all the way while you explore this enthralling country.
- Wild Life : With the great Himalayas, the Bhutan has a wide range of Himalayan wild life for the tourists.
- Bird watching : Bhutan is such a naturally rich country. Many birds live and migrate here. You can spend time observing finches, kingfishers, ibis, cranes and many others.
Accommodations
In Thimphu:
- Druk Hotel
- Hotel Riverview
- Yeedzin Guest House
- Hotel Taktshang
In Paro:
- Olathang Hotel
- Kyichu Resorts
- Tiger’s Nest Resorts
In Bumthang:
- Wangdicholing Guest House (A)
- Karma Tobden Mountain Lodge(C)
- Sherubling Lodge (B)
In Mongar:
- The Motel Shongar
How To Reach?
Druk Air, has virtually no competition, so the tickets are quite expensive. You are likely to enter Bhutan, the city of Paro. If you’re traveling from North America, the best city to connect to Druk Air is Bangkok. If you’re traveling from Europe, Delhi is the best place to connect.