Bhutan, the Thunder Dragon Kingdom, is cradled in the folds of the Himalayas, bordered on the north and east by Tibet and on the south, west and east by India. The geography is made up of rugged mountains and deep valleys, towering peaks reaching a height of 24,000ft. Bhutan, the world’s last Buddhist kingdom, has adopted a very cautious and conservative approach to tourism to preserve their rich culture and environment. Therefore, all travelers must be on a pre-paid, pre-planned, guided package tour through registered operators. However, this just means the land is unspoiled, not overcrowded, and will be a unique destination and trip of a lifetime. Adventures Around the World develops one-of-a-kind to this protected land that are guaranteed to leave you astounded and refreshed.
Join Adventures Around the World in Bhutan to experience Buddhism in an ancient dzong, mountain bike through the most unspoiled land in the world and awaken your spirituality through the richness in culture and the Bhutanese people.
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Bhutan Adventure Regions
Thimpu
Perhaps the smallest capital in the world, Thimpu is truly a unique destination to discover. With no stoplights, white-gloved police take control and direct the traffic in the truly beautiful and exuberant city. Trashi Chho Dzong, a fortified monastery, is one of many exceptional dzongs in Bhutan. Walking through the gatekeepers to be met by a vast courtyard with sculptures, splendid architecture, and the whirr of prayer wheels captures a true Bhutanese experience. Browsing the weekend markets in Thimpu will bring insight into the customary wheeling and dealing of the village people. If you time your trip right your visit to Bhutan during any festival will only add to your unforgettable trip full of culture, dance, music and color.
Western Bhutan
Arriving in Paro, western Bhutan will bring a sense of idyllic serenity and awareness that you are truly in a different land. Vertical prayer flags flutter in the breeze and men dressed in a traditional gho (tunic) stroll past yellow-roofed shrines and wooden slate roofed houses. Remote valleys and sacred peaks dot the region for peaceful yet stimulating treks that will awaken your spirituality to the fullest. Hiking to Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan’s most famous sight, or making a pilgrimage to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most beautiful temples will intensify your adventure to a land much overlooked.
Central Bhutan
Driving through Bhutan is truly one of the best ways to see the exceptional land. There are fewer tourists after crossing the Black Mountains into the central countryside, and sights of fertile valleys, ancient dzongs, quaint villages, dwarf bamboo and shaggy yaks are frequent.
Bhutan Activities
TrekkingThe majority of Bhutan’s landscape is covered with forests making trekking the best way to explore and experience Bhutan. There are numerous trails with an abundance of flora, fauna and wildlife. Adventures Around the World can determine the best trek for you and your desires. With no planes flying overhead, no roads and very few villages, views of snowcapped peaks and forested hillsides stretching to eternity will surround and captivate your mind and soul.
CultureThe individuality and richness of culture and the Bhutanese people will simply astound you. Never before or again will you experience a country quite like this. The exotic dance, the deep spirituality, the cheerful colors, the simplicity of life and the authenticity of the Bhutanese nation will be an experience you cherish for a lifetime.
Mountain BikingExploring some of the most unspoiled scenery in the world on a mountain bike is an exhilarating adventure for any traveler. You can ascend up challenging climbs and descend down angled switch-backs through the Himalayas. Adventures Around the World can accommodate a ride for any level of rider, whether cruising through the countryside or climbing up to an elevation of 12,000ft.
Bhutan’s climate is variable, unpredictable and depends on location; the south can be tropical, the centre mild and temperate, while the north cold. Avoiding monsoon season, June through August, is highly recommended as it is very rainy. Visiting Bhutan in the spring or fall, late September to late November, is an ideal time to travel as the sky is clear and the top peaks of the Himalayas are visible. October and November are even more ideal as Bhutan has several exciting festivals during these months.
AVERAGE BHUTAN TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL - Thimphu, Bhutan