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Bhutan plans Gross National Happiness center {Gadling}
Jun 1st 2010 7:38AM Trip to Bhutan and Bhutan Adventure Tours
Bhutan is a country which is enriched by large green valleys and temples. The second name of Bhutan is Druk-Yul. It is also popularly known as botanist’s paradise. Bhutan is considered as the Land of Dragons. Undiluted cultures and pure natural wonders are the basic strength of this renowned country. The climate of Bhutan is mostly affected by monsoons. Western Bhutan is responsible for 60% - 90% rainfall of the entire region. Paro Valley, Thimphu Valley, Wangduephodrang, Tongsa, Bumthang Valley and Mongar are some of the evergreen valleys of Bhutan which replicates its rich cultural heritage.
Bhutan offers endless trekking opportunities which are blended by its charming landscape and lofty mountains. For all the hiking lovers, trekking here serves as a memorable experience as one gets a chance to come across native individuals and get to know their cultures. Bhutan is a rare and most elite destination. The special quality of Bhutan which makes it different from other tourist spots lies in its unique culture, marvellous architecture, haughty snowy peaks and friendly nature of the people.
A listed agency only can organize trekking in Bhutan. The cost normally ranges from 200$ per night per person irrespective of the tour. Accommodation, guide, meals, services, etc. are included in the cost. The trek generally ranges from 4 - 25 days. One of the most amazing hikes is the 7-10 day trek which extends to the base of Chomolhari. A 5 day Trek on Druk Path is also a convenient option. Lhunthse and Bumthang areas provide more of an artistic experience. All the challenging trek lovers can go for Lunana, Snowman and Laya treks as they offer very severe trekking around the Himalayas. Druk Path is one of the shorter treks and the best time for it is during winter anytime between October-May. Bumthang and Gangtey also serve the purpose during this period.
Trekking session goes on for a period of 5-7 hours a day. You don’t have to shell out anything extra from your pocket for camping and kitchen tools as they are already integrated with the trek cost. It is necessary to attend trekking parties with an educated guide, a chef and pack animals. The support squad guides the hiking party throughout the day. A hot cup of tea serves as the most greeting delight after a day’s trek. The meal consists of nearby 4 dishes which is prepared at the camp by the trek staff.
Rarely there is any trek route in Bhutan which ranges below 3000 meters and hence people suffering from heart or any other diseases should avoid these treks. People who are very keen of trekking must exercise properly so that they remain fit and can trek more enthusiastically.
The tourist attractions in Bhutan are endless and if you want to make your visit a worthwhile experience than log on to http://www.go2bhutan.com/. Here you will get complete details about the tours and packages of Bhutan.
Coming attractions: Tomorrow's next big destinations {Gadling}
Dec 2nd 2009 7:58PM It is with good reason that thousands of people around the world want to visit Bhutan. There is also a good reason for Bhutan’s reluctance to throw its doors wide open to the world. It is no accident that this small kingdom remains one of the unspoilt places on earth with much to see and much to protect.
Many people view Bhutan as an experiment in sustainable change. This is conveyed by its tourism policy of “high value, Low Volume”. Even as Bhutan accepts the realities of globalistion, the world appreciates the need for humanity to preserve its socio-cultural, environmental, and spiritual heritage.
Yet Bhutan is changing, and this transformation of a medieval land into a modern state is a fascinating process. The kingdom is calling on centuries of wisdom to find blend of tradition and modernity. For those who know Bhutan, it is both a nostalgic effort to preserve the past and an exciting attempt to step into the future.
Given the exoticism that Bhutan represents and the deeply spiritual atmosphere that prevails in the kingdom, this evolution is mythology coming alive. www.go2bhutan.com
Top 10 (+2) adventure destinations for 2010 {Gadling}
Nov 30th 2009 9:39PM …Indomitable spirits of the Himalayas…
For the centuries the highest mountains in the world have hidden a tiny jewel, the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan. Come to Bhutan; explore with us this mystical country. You will find it one of the last pristine places on earth –a place of unspoiled natural beauty and heartwarming hospitality. Until 1999, there was no TV or internet! Our Dragon adventure team will make your trip to the land of Thunder Dragon exciting, intriguing and fun.
Travel Information for the Visitors to Bhutan.
Bhutan maintains a policy of restricted number of tourists which enable us to earn the foreign currency that our country requires for careful development programmes but also maintains a level which minimize effect to the natural environment and cultural. Visitors are encouraged to come in packages organized by Bhutanese tour operators such as Bhutan Dragon Adventures. The package tour includes all the meals, accommodations, local transportation. Tour guides and entry fees for monuments and museums.
Entry to Bhutan:
Bhutan can be entered either by Air (Druk Air line) or by over land. The national airline flies from Bangkok, Delhi, Dacca, Kathmandu, and Kolkata. Entry by land is from India through the states if West Bengal that shares a border with Bhutan’s border town Phuntsholing in Southwest.
Note: Air fares, Bhutan Visa fees, Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Medical costs, Alcohol beverages and Insurances are to be borne by the visitors.
Discovering of Bhutan and services we offers.
We are always motivated to provide our best services to make you feel at home. We take great care and delivering our services so that you will have wonderful stay with us. We are passionate about travel and committed in making you stay in Bhutan memorable and special, as such we are specialize in and arrange the following trips.
~ Bhutan General Cultural tours
~ Bhutan Festival tours
~ Bhutan Textile tours
~ Bhutan Photography tours
~ Filming tours
~ Trekking tours
~ Multi-sport Adventure trips
~ Flora and Fauna tours and many more within Bhutan.
We also provide personalized services catering to you individual need. We are very happy that you have spent your time to read of hers and we look forward to welcoming you to Bhutan for an unforgettable visit to this magic kingdom hidden in the Himalayas. For more travel information on Bhutan visit us at : www.go2bhutan.com
Trekking between unclimbed peaks.
Trekking in Bhutan is a unique experience unlike many of the more crowded treks offered in Asia. The variety of treks range from a simple three- day trek from the district of the Thimphu to Paro to the 28 days legendary Snowmen trek that takes veteran trekkers through some of the most exquite sports in the country. The Snowmen trek is also labeled the world’s toughest trek as it goes over 12- 14 mountains passes all of them over 4,500m -5, 000m.
Camping equipment, kitchen implements, food, are carried by packed animals. Porters are rather unusual in Bhutan with loads usually carted by horses or higher region by Yaks. For the walkers are most appropriate trekking times are mid March and mid September to beginning of November. There are how ever also trekking routes that are better suited the summer or winter.
Culture.
Culturally this country has no parallel. For many centuries the Himalaya isolated Bhutan so that its language, society and social customs developed with little external influence. The culture based purely on Buddhist philosophy. It is neither borrowed nor made in recent years, the roots of its existence are as old the existence of the land and people themselves. Nowhere is this better witness than in the Tshechu rituals. These festivals reenact Bhutanese history and religious lesions for successive generations, while providing great community enjoyment.
The people of Bhutan still live a primarily agrarian life. The country is largely populated by the three ethnic groups. In the Eastern areas, Sharchops predominate and are believed to be the earliest inhabitants. In the West you will fined Naglops of Tibetan descent and in the South many Nepalese who began settling in Bhutan in the 1900’s. The Bhutanese are warm friendly, peace loving, hard working and enjoy a great sense of humor.
Bhutan Dragon Adventures is licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan under Ministry of Economic Affairs and is operated by the group of committed staff. We are always looking forward to offer you a great opportunity to explore our unexplored Buddhist country.
Our Postal Address.
Bhutan Dragon Adventures
P.O Box No. 304.
Thimphu, Bhutan
Email: dragonadventures@druknet.bt
www.go2bhutan.com
Trekking the Himalaya in India {Gadling}
Jul 12th 2009 10:39PM Greetings from Bhutan ! Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan !!!
For the centuries the highest mountains in the world have hidden a tiny jewel, the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan. Come to Bhutan; explore with us this mystical country. You will find it one of the last pristine places on earth –a place of unspoiled natural beauty and heartwarming hospitality. Until 1999, there was no TV or internet! Our Dragon adventure team will make your trip to the land of Thunder Dragon exciting, intriguing and fun. Bhutan maintains a policy of restricted number of tourists which enable us to earn the foreign currency that our country requires for careful development programme but also maintains a level which minimize effect to the natural environment and cultural. Visitors are encouraged to come in packages organized by Bhutanese tour operators such as Bhutan Dragon Adventures. The package tour includes all the meals, accommodations, local transportation. Tour guides and entry fees for monuments and museums. www.go2bhutan.com
