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The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is fast emerging from centuries of self imposed isolation. First opened to tourists in 1974 in very regulated manner upon the coronation of present Bhutanese King, this mountain kingdom is still perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourists destination. Due to the Royal Government’s far-sighted policy to preserve the countries pristine environment and its culture, the harmful effects to industrialization and mass tourism on the environment and the traditional lifestyle of Bhutanese have been carefully avoided. This makes Bhutan a truly unique destination. An unspoiled country with majestic mountains, a unique cultural heritage preserved for many centuries, an architectural style like no other, a landfill of warm hearted and friendly people, reveals a true paradise in the lost era of the present century.

The tours and treks we offer to familiarize the Himalayan kingdom Bhutan:

WESTERN BHUTAN

WESTERN BHUTAN

Bumtang Central Bhutan

In addition to paces of interest in Paro, Thimphu and Punkha, another fascinating destination is the sacred valley of Bumtang. The picturesque drive to Bumtang takes you through regions profuse in flora and fauna,several  magnificent mountain passes and places of great historic sights and ancient palaces of the ruling
importance. The Tongsa Dzong is a prime example, it is by far the largest Dzong in the country and was in
olden times the seats of the dominate power in feudal Bhutan. A three hour drive from Tongsa takes you up to
a height of 12500  feet - The Yotola Pass and then down to 9500 feet  to the valley of Bumtang. Considered the
most secred valley,  Bumtang as a rich areity of religious-Historical sites and ancient palaces of ruling family
of the valley. The  cultural trip to Bumtang also includes a 3 day walking tour to the sanctified spot where Guru
Padhmasambhawa meditated. He was the great saint who converted the Bhutanese frompagan worshipers to
peace loving Buddhist.

WEST EAST TRAVERSE

This tour takes you right across the country along the lateral highway and gives you glimpses of ethnic groups
of Drukpas different in their dialects and customs. It offers you maximum coverage of the country.

DAY WALKING TOURS

Guided by day-walk includes 5/6 hours walk a day with packed lunch and return to hotel for overnight. It gives
an opportunity to visit and view local villages and have direct contact with local people also ample time to take
photographs. Hot lunch and tea in local form houses will be arranged. Occasionally it will be possible to
participate in local sports, folk dances etc.

DAGALA THOUSAND LAKE BOTANICAL TREK

Dagala mountain range divides two prominent valleys of Thimphu and wangdi. The altitude of the plateau is
around 4000 meters. It has many lakes of different sizes and in most lakes' one can find trout fish. Alpine
flowers, rhododendrons, different species of pheasants, musk deer are found in abidance. The plateau is also a
grazing ground for yaks in summer. Best times for trekking in these parts are May/June and Sept/Oct.

Black mountain Trek

Black mountain range nearly divides the country in two, running from north at the Tibetan border to the south,
rich in wild life at the sanctuary of Manas. The portain near Pelela pass on highway to the east is very
picturesque with specious high valley of Rukubji, Phobjikha, Gogana and Khotakha. The big monastery of
Pema Lingpa lineage at Gantay Gompa and small beautiful active Gompas at Gogona are worth visiting. The
route follows rich rhododendron forest and typical villages.

Chomolhari Trek

There is very little tourist traffic on the pristine trekking routes in Bhutan. This is primarily a positive off shot
of  the Bhutanese Government’s policulimiting tourist to four thousand a year. Naturally one has the pleasant
sensation of breaking fresh ground on treks in Bhutan.

The Chomolhari trek follows the crystal clear trout rich upstream trail of Paro Chulalong the verdant Rhododendron canopied forest and salubrious green alpine meadows. Mt. Chomolhari, having one of the most beautiful peaks in East Himalayas, stands at a magnificent 7300 meters with age old frontier forts and
sprawling yak pastures in its foreground a truly rewarding sight for determined trekker. In the course if the
trek, one will have sojourned through several places rich in history in Paro, Thimphu and Punkha valley.

Snowman Trek:

Diverse flora and fauna. The bluesheep and the takin can be spotted on this trek. This area is one of the most
unique in the country. The snowman’s trek is very difficult compare with other trek.

Bicycle Tour - across Bhutan Bhutan’s mountainous terrain’s offer a fascinating adventure for bicycling
enthusiast. The route along Bhutan’s West-East Highways (appx 600kms) is an exciting route with challenges
of surmounting a new pass over 3000 meters every day. The highways winding up an shown mountains with
drops of thousand of feet keep one too high an adrenaline to feel the slightest pinch of monotony.

As one progress along the route, there is a discernible change in the flora and temperature when one gradually descends, from the aping height, into the temperate regions of the east. All along the route the interruption by picturesque, and almost medieval, villages and towns rich in cultural spots make a welcome diversion.

FESTIVAL DATES FOR THE YEAR 2000

General Information

Climate: ( general )Days are normally warm. Nights can at times be very cool, and winter even below freezing.Monsoon showers occur in summer (Heaviest in July and August), and sometimes even in spring and autumn. The most visited months are March, April, May, September October and November. During these months you may expect mostly warm sunny days and cool/cold nights. Whereas rain or snow is not usual at these times, it is  a possibility.

What to Bring: Personal clothing: Strong, normal clothing (According to the season), preferably cotton for summer and woolen clothing for evening and winter. For Trekking strong comfortable trekking boots, warm socks, sunglasses, headgear, raincoat, and warm clothing, including a down Jacket for higher altitude treksand  for the evenings. A sleeping bag is a most; medium too heavy is advised. (Note: for trekking, a load of25 kg is allowed)

Insurance:The purchase of Medical, baggage and trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended in your home country before the commencement of your journey. Besides reimbursement of non-refundable air tickets,
it should also cover the cost of rescue operations by helicopter in the event of an evacuation.

A sense of Adventure:
* Prices are established by the Royal Government of Bhutan.
* The Royal Government’s policy is to preserve its culture and  traditional values. One of the main methods of
   Achieving this is your cooperation. You are required not to buy antiques.          
* Royal Government of  Bhutan allows no more than 4000 tourists   world wide to enter Bhutan.                                     
* Bhutanese people are friendly and welcoming to visitors. They
   generally enjoy you taking their photo.                          
* Dzongkha is official language of Bhutan, but English is widely spoken.

Price include:
* Airport transfers,
* All meals & accommodation. (single rooms are provided subject to availability, without surcharge)
* Surface transport with in Bhutan and between Phuntsholing/Bagdora and sandrup   Jonkhar/Guhati for groups
   by land between Bhutan & India
* Guides and guiding service.                                      
* Sightseeing including entry to museum.                           
* Royalties and other taxes. Other than visa US$ 20 and departure tax US$ 10.                                                      
* Porterage, riding/pack ponies and yaks wherever required.

Not included are:                                                  
* Visa fee and airport tax                                     
* Personal items and alcoholic drinks etc.                         
* Insurance.

Flights:        Ktm-Paro: Mon, Thu               US$ 175
                    Paro-Bkk: Tue, Thu, Sat         US$ 329
               
Surcharge:- Group of   01 pax   US$ 40.00 perday/person
                   - Group of 02 pax   US$ 30.00   perday / person       
                   - Group of 03 pax US$ 20.00 perday / person           
                   - No surcharge for group of 04 pax & more.            
                   - Diplomats for those countries have diplomatic relation with Bhutan & Student discount 25% on
                     tour cost.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN   AFFAIRS ROTOCOL DIVISION THIMPHU

  VISA APPLICATION FORM
   (Please fill  in block capital  letters)

( Note : If any particulars furnished below are found to be incorrect or if any information is found to have
been withheld, the visa, if granted, is liable to be canceled at any time )

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