Way to Bhutan

WAY to Bhutan

In order to travel to Bhutan, it’s mandatory for tourists to use the services of local tour operators. Prior to arrival, visas have to be processed and only can travel tickets be purchased which will be done by concerned travel operator. The Currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum and can be exchanged from Banks. However it is recommended to carry traveller’s cheque and US Dollars as ATM services are limited. There are two options to travel to Bhutan, by air or land. Bhutan’s National Airline , the Druk Air and the Bhutan Airlines, a private airline, operates flights to and from Bangkok, Thailand; Singapore; Khatmandu, Nepal; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and the Indian cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Bodh Gaya and Guwahati. Thus these destinations are entry points through air to Bhutan. Entry via Land is possible through three entry points from the border towns of : Samdrup Jongkhar (Southeast Bhutan), Gelephu (South Bhutan) and Phuntsholing ( Southwest Bhutan)

Spiritual Tours

In addition to cultural tours, our company caters to clients who wishes to escape from the pressures of daily life and take time to fine inner peace or learn basic principles of Buddhism. We organize few hours of meditation or sessions with experienced masters from our monastery/retreat centers o share Buddhist philosophy and ideals.

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Punakha Tsechu and Durpchen

Punakha is located in the western part of Bhutan is the winter home of the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan. Punakha has been of critical importance since the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 17th century.

Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is known as the unifier of Bhutan as a nation state and he was the one who gave Bhutan and its people the distinct cultural identity that identified Bhutan from the rest of the world.

Thimphu Tsechu

One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days beginning on 10th day of the 8th month of lunar calendar. This Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people many of which travel from neighboring Dzongkhags (districts) to attend the festivities. The actual Tshechu is preceded by days and nights of prayer and rituals to invoke the gods.