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jealously guards its lifestyle and ancient traditions
The
beauty of the pastoral landscape can seem unreal to travelers
from the industrialized world: houses with brightly decorated
window frames and shingled roofs, patchworks of green paddy
fields, plots of tawny buckwheat, oak forests, a covered bridge
bedecked in colorful prayer flags, fences of intricately woven
bamboo, a man leaning on a wooden rail trampling his harvest,
a women weaving in the open air, a baby laced into a horse’s
saddlebag, yaks browsing in a grove of giant rhododendrons.
Such scenes remain in the memory forever. But it is the symbols
of Bhutan’s religion which leaves the deepest impression:
the chortens (commemorative monuments) dot the landscape,
fluttering prayer flags, prayer wheels turned by the water
of swift mountain streams and the awesome monasteries. Buddhism
is everywhere, determining attitudes, molding thoughts.
The scope for trekking in Bhutan is immense - from short walks
to arduous treks. To trek here is to experience the kingdom
of Bhutan at its most magnificent. From the towering snow
peaks of the inner Himalayas to the verdant forests which
cloak the hills above its peaceful valleys, the trails are
clean and unspoiled, and the wilderness still pristine in
its beauty.
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Magical Bhutan - 7 days
Paro - Thimphu - Punaka - Wangdue - Gangtey - Paro
Venture into a world that will touch your
heart and soul. Nestled deep in the eastern Himalaya, unknown to
much of the world. Magnificent mountains, lush valleys, thick forests,
a serene lifestyle and traditions unchanged for centuries –
this is the essence of Bhutan. Towns are tiny, little more than
villages, with quiet streets lined by decorative
shops and houses. A farmhouse homestay is one of the highlights.
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Land of the Thunder Dragon - 11 days
Paro - Thimphu - Punaka - Trongsa - Bumthang - Wangdue - Paro
Colorful prayer flags highlight natural and
man-made features of the landscape, adorning houses and bridges;
standing atop ridges and mountain passes and in forest clearings.
This is Bhutan, a kingdom that has long maintained its independence
and isolation from the outside world and so preserved a fascinating
Himalayan culture and tradition - a land of myths, legends and traditions
which are as vital and alive today
as when they originated. A farmhouse homestay
and medieval Bumthang
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Druk Path Trek - 12 days
Paro - Druk Oath - Thimphu - Punaka - Wangdue - Paro
One
of the most scenic treks in Bhutan, the Druk Path ventures along
wilderness trails into unpopulated regions, past several remote
lakes. There is plenty of time also to visit the architectural wonders
and spiritual centers of Paro and Thimphu, to chat with the people
and shop in the bazaars.
This is a trip that will introduce you
to all facets of this entrancing contry. |
Trekking in Bhutan
The scope for trekking in Bhutan is enormous - from short walks to arduous treks. To trek here is to experience the kingdom
of Bhutan at its most magnificent. From the towering snow peaks of the inner
Himalayas to the verdant forests which cloak the hills above its peaceful
valleys, the trails are clean and unspoiled,
and the wilderness still pristine
in its beauty. |
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Tailor made Bhutan
These
are just a selection of the itineraries we are able to offer you
in Bhutan - if none of them are exactly what you are looking for,
just let us know where you want to go, how long for, when and the
number of people in your group and we will be happy to tailor make
a tour or trek especially for you.
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