BHUTAN – "The land of the Thunder Dragon"

Bhutan - also known as Druk Yul, or "The Land of the Thunder Dragon" is nestled in the heart of the great Himalaya. It is bordered by the Tibetan regions of China in the north and the sweltering plains of India in the south. Bhutan for centuries remained aloof from the rest of the world. Since its doors were cautiously opened in 1974, visitors have been mesmerized: the environment is pristine, and the scenery and architecture awesome.

Full country name:		Kingdom of Bhutan
Full country name:		Kingdom of Bhutan
Area:		47,000 sq km
Population:		2.13 million
People:		Drukpas (Ngalops and harchops 65%), indigenous or migrant tribes (15%), other
Language:		Dzongkha, Tibetan, Nepali
Religion:		Buddhist (75%), Hindu (25%)
Government:		Monarchy

Bhutan a purely Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom is unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The kingdom shares with Nepal the world's greatest concentration of Mountains and living heritage of Buddhism.

The fifty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Paro can truly be described as a flight into fantasy. During the flight a first hand close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and many other famous peaks. Dreams become reality. Almost. Air travel has made travel so much easier to theisolated Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.

ITINERARIES

• ›› ENTER THE DRAGON - Duration 03 Nights / 04 Days.
  
  
• ›› JOURNEY TO DRUK-YUL - Duration 04 Nights / 05 Days.
  
  
• ›› GANGTEY VALLEY TOUR - Duration 07 Nights / 08 Days.
  
  
• ›› THIMPHU TSHECHU Duration 6 nights/ 7 days
  
  
• ›› THE BEST OF THE DRAGON KINGDOM - Duration 11 Nights / 12 Days.
  
  
• ›› STUNNING CHOMOLARI TREK - Duration 10Nights / 11 Days.
  
  

Tours to Bhutan usually commence on Mondays and Thursdays from Kathmandu. There are direct flights from Delhi bi-weekly and Bangkok weekly and tours can be planned accordingly.

Bhutan is one of the few countries in the world still untouched. a paradise for tourist interested in Buddhist culture and philosophy, flora and fauna, trekking and mountaineering.

Bhutan is a land of myths, tales and legends. In earlier days very little was know about this kingdom hence it often described as a 'living museum'. The Dragon Kingdom is a country of rolling hills, towering crags, with only small patches of cultivation and very little deforestation. Come and explore the Dragon Kingdom with Sacred Summits.

* Please note that special tours and treks of different number of days can be tailored as required. Special tours during some of the most important festivals can also be arranged. Just email us at info@sacredsummits.sg with what you have in mind.