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Bhutan: Land of Thunder Dragon
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> INTRODUCTION
“Bhutan,” ‘the land of thunder Dragon’ and ‘the last Shangri La’ on earth, is situated in the lap of Eastern Himalayas between India and the People's Republic of China. Covering an area of 18000 sq miles, the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world. Spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and unique ancient Buddhist monasteries have made Bhutan an exemplar tourist destination, it is bestowed with rich bio-diversity harboring around 300 medicinal herbs and 165 endangered species. Each part of Bhutan has its own, historical, geographical, cultural, traditional and religious significance.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON BHUTAN
(Visa, Climate, Accommodation...)

> HIGHLIGHTS OF 2008

> DRAGON HEART EXPERIENCE - 12 days

> CLASSIC LAYA TREK - TREKKING - 19 days
Fixed departure date: 29th April - 16th May 2008

> CHOMOLHARI TREK - 11 days
> DRUK CONNECTION - MOUNTAIN BIKING - 18 days

 

> FACTS ABOUT BHUTAN

Capital city: Thimphu
Population: 2,139,549
Languages: Dzongkka, Tibetan, Nepali
Religion: 75 % Buddhist, 25% Hindu
Currency: Ngultrum (Nu)

> ARTICLES ABOUT BHUTAN
Taktsang monastery located in Paro valley
Paro Valley sights

media gallery for Bhutan

Explore Himalaya together with its local tour operator in Bhutan have fine tuned a several Bhutan holiday packages categorize under ‘ trekking in Bhutan Himalaya, ‘cultural tours in Bhutan’, mountain biking in Bhutan and many more. All our Bhutan tours & Bhutan treks are thoroughly researched and planned so that our clients enjoy value-for-money trips from which you bring back lifelong memories. Please have a look through our website for detailed information on Bhutan travel.

bhutan flag

bhutan monastery

bhutan landscape

bhutanese kids

 

 
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