Buddy Up Travel is a reputed travel company that organizes tailor-made, once-in-a-lifetime holidays to the exotic Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Bhutan is a hidden Kingdom in the deep folds of the mighty Himalayas between India and China. Bhutan's altitude rises from 300 metres in the south to over 7,500 metres in the north. With 72% of the country under forest cover, Bhutan's vegetation is a make -up of dense tropical forest in the southern foothills to temperate forest in the north. Visitors will not miss the snow-capped mountains in the extreme north.
Fly from Bangkok, Delhi, Calcutta, or Kathmandu to Paro to begin your introductory tour of Bhutan. Spend a week touring Bhutan's cultural and natural highlights. Spend a full day touring this delightfully relaxed capital, including the artisans' quarter where Bhutan's traditional arts of weaving, painting, and carving still thrive. Drive to Tongsa, via the stunning Dochula Pass, with its sweeping views of the eastern Himalaya. Drive through lush forests to explore the Tongsa Valley. The valley is lovely and steeped in historical significance. Travel to Gangtay, home of the country's largest Nyingma monastery. This is the most ancient and mystical form of Tibetan Buddhism, and the most popular in Bhutan. This sweeping valley is also the breeding site and winter home of the rare blacknecked cranes. Drive to Paro, via Punakha Valley. Spend two nights in Paro, touring the valley's many beautiful and exquisite temples and dzongs. Visit Taktsang, Drukgyal, and Ta Dzong.
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