Luxury Bhutan Tours
You may have heard of Bhutan’s now-famous compulsory tourist tariff, which sees foreign visitors paying a minimum of $250 per day just to visit. But what you may not know is this includes all accommodation, food, transport and a local guide – and it also grants you access to one of Southeast Asia’s most pristine corners.
Regions
The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. This wide and flat valley without any trees is a surprise to find after a difficult climb through dense forests and a rare experience in Bhutan, where most of the valleys are tightly enclosed. A designated conservation area, it is the winter home of the endangered black-necked crane.
The Kingdom’s capital city is home to the Royal family. This bustling little city is the main center of commerce, religion and government in the country. Thimphu’s other important attractions include Gangtey Monastery, National Bhutan Library, Royal Botanical Garden, Simtokha Dzong, and National Folk Heritage Museum.
Paro is one of the widest valleys in Bhutan, covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Some of the cultural landmarks include the Paro Dzong, the national museum, the Takstang Monastery and the Cheri Lang monastery. Takstang’s Monastery also known Tiger’s Nest hangs on a cliff at 3,120 meters!
Punakha Valley is almost subtropical. The birdlife is very rich with highlight being the white-bellied heron. This heron is Asia’s largest & endangered. Punakha is also the cultural heartland of western Bhutan. The first King of Bhutan was crowned at the Punakha Dzong in 1907. Henceforth, all crowning ceremonies are held at this Dzong
Trashigang, “The Jewel of the East”, spans the easternmost corners of the kingdom. Bhutan’s largest river, Dangme Chhu, flows through this district. Trashigang is home to the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary & is one of ten protected areas of Bhutan. It was created in part to protect the migoi, a type of yeti, in whose existence most Bhutanese believe.
Trashiyangtse district is an ethnically and culturally diverse district. It also contains a major art school, the School of Traditional Arts, which is a sister school of the School of Traditional Arts in Thimphu and teaches six forms of art; painting, pottery, wood sculpture, wood-turning, lacquer-work and embroidery.
Comprising of four smaller valleys, Tang, Ura, Choekhor and Chumey, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is surrounded in religious legends. This serene region is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in the kingdom. Bumthang is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of its oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries.
Mongar is a small town situated atop a hill rather than within a valley. This town is considered the main trade and travel hub of eastern Bhutan. The landscape is spectacular with stark cliffs and deep gorges set amidst dense conifer forests. The region is known for its weavers and textiles.
Private Bhutan Tours
These are just a few of the Private Bhutan tours available from Indus Bound.
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