Bhutan Travel and Destination Guide
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Highlights
- Kyichu Lhakhan
- Punakha Dzong
- Rinpung Dzong
- Paro Museum
For much of the twentieth century the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan was all but forgotten by the world; indeed, in a country where television has only been allowed since 1999, the twentieth century bypassed much of Bhutan. A land of deep valleys and dzong (fortresses) perched on precarious peaks, it is one of the most isolated and least developed nations in the world. Its continued isolation is no longer an accident: Bhutan's traditional culture is strictly protected and visitors carefully regulated. In the only country in the world where tobacco sale is banned and the capital has no traffic lights, the opportunity to experience a place time forgot isn't a vacation, it's a privilege.
Featured Trips in BHUTAN
14 days | From $ 3399 USD Darjeeling, Sikkim & Bhutan (AHDS)
Asia > India
Highlights
Delhi, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Phuentsholing, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue, Thimphu
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 3
Distinctive and remote, Darjeeling, Bhutan and Sikkim offer some extraordinary experiences. Make your way from the bustling city of Delhi to marvel at the scenery over the Darjeeling tea plantations. Meet devout Buddhist pilgrims in Sikkim's land of mystic splendour and be intrigued by the vibrant traditional dress, imposing dzongs and Buddhist traditions of the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
7 days | From $ 1999 USD Bhutan Highlights (TADBHN)
Asia > Bhutan
Highlights
Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Gangtey
Trip Style: Independent
Service Level: Standard
Physical Grading: 3
Distinctive and remote, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan offers a unique experience. From the stunning scenery and vegetation to the vibrant traditional dress, prepare to be intrigued by the imposing dzongs and Buddhist traditions of the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
