Bhutan

Mysterious, breathtakingly beautiful and totally unspoilt; stepping into Bhutan is like stepping back in time.

Intro

This remote mountain kingdom has an extraordinary diversity of scenery - from lush valleys and dense forests teeming with bird life, to icy mountain passes and dramatic Himalayan landscapes. Buddhist culture permeates everyday life and on a visit to this enchanting country, you will experience the warmth of the Bhutanese people, perhaps the friendliest in the world.

Why travel with us ?

The tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan has a very strong sense of its own identity, measuring GNH ("Gross National Happiness") long before such thinking became fashionable, and today the only carbon negative country in the world.

To discover this unique nation we offer you a range of small group tours including our Essential Bhutan, covering the highlights of the country (mainly in the West) and the Best of Bhutan combining the West's key highlights with the lesser seen East. We also offer some mutli-country tours including Essential Nepal & Bhutan, and the Highlights of the Subcontinent, which also includes India and Nepal.

For private tours and tailormade options we can offer treks, more in-depth tours of the East (see Bhutan's Hidden East itinerary), textiles, archery performances, and wildlife and birding experiences. Get in touch and one of our specialists will be happy to customise a tour to your interests.

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Quick Facts

Capital: Thimphu
Population: Around 798,000
Languages: Dzongkha

Bhutan Presentation

Bhutan - a tiny Kingdom nestled in the Himalayas. An enigmatic nation with a very strong identity of its own. Remote and landlocked, the world knew so little about Bhutan, but today every country in the world is trying to emulate its environmental success. It is the only carbon negative country in the world! Marvel at the distinctive architecture of the Dzongs, enjoy the colourful festivals or hike up to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Local guide and expert Jambay shows us in this talk that every experience in this land of happiness is unique.

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India Extensions

Bhutan shares two border crossings with India and if you have spare time, then it is highly recommended you enter Bhutan by road either from West Bengal or Assam.

West Bengal
If your Bhutan trip starts in the west (typically Paro or Thimphu), fly into Kolkata to take in its colonial sights and bustling markets, proceed to the tea estates, ride the toy train in Darjeeling and finally drive to the border town of Phuentsholing in Bhutan. You can do this trip in reverse if exiting by road from Bhutan.

Assam
If your Bhutan trip starts or ends in Samdrup Jongkhar in the east (on Assam border), you can easily fly in or out of Guwahati, just a 3 hour drive away. As long time specialists in North East India, we can organise a tailormade tour of Assam or elsewhere in the region. If dates work out, you could even join a scheduled tour. Take a look at our North East India page for more ideas.

TIP: For wildlife lovers, consider a trip to little-visited Manas National Park which also borders Bhutan, and is particularly renowned for its birdlife. You can also extend further and visit Kaziranga and Nameri National Parks.

NOTE: You will require either a single or multiple entry visa for India, depending on how you enter/exit Bhutan. Read our India Visa page for more information.

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