Travel Bhutan after COVID-19 – Heal your body, mind and soul
Bhutan, the Land of Thunder Dragon, has been shut down for tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has shaken the world upside down. The tourism restrictions all over the world, especially in Bangkok, India and Nepal, have been obstructing the tourists to Bhutan. We at Authentic Bhutan Tours believe that these restrictions are only for the betterment of people and hence appreciate these steps. However, we also believe, hope, and pray that the COVID-19 pandemic will get eradicated soon. Being in the tourism business for years now, we also understand the sentiments and thought process of travel seekers. And hence, we think that after the situation gets better, people will look for traveling to places that offer the utmost peace and happiness to relieve all of their stress. And we are sure that Bhutan will be one of the top choices among the travelers. Why Bhutan? Bhutan is world-renowned for its spectacular landscapes, ancient historical temples, and fortresses along with flamboyant festivals and delicious food. What sets Bhutan apart from the rest of the world is its authenticity. Travelers, who crave for peaceful and hassle-free life away from their fast-paced life, opt for Bhutan as their ultimate destination to relish the serenity in the lap of the Himalayas. Nature is the best healer; hence if you are seeking happiness and sanctity once the COVID-19 situation subsides, then we would suggest you visit our wonderland, Bhutan, to release all the toxic thoughts and feelings away. The following are a few frequently asked questions by our clients regarding Bhutan tourism and the current condition. Check these out to learn more about how we can help you combat your stress after the COVID-19 pandemic. How Bhutan has been affected by COVID-19 pandemic? Until now, Bhutan has Six confirmed cases of COVID-19. The first case was detected on 5th March, and the affected person was a 76 years old American tourist, and the second one was his 59-year-old travel partner. They traveled to Bhutan via India. However, all their contacts were traced and repeatedly tested negative. As of now, both of the patients have been fully recovered. Four consequent cases were Bhutanese nationals who returned to Bhutan from abroad and have been quarantined in the time of testing. All their contacts were tracked and tested negative. Four of the patients are recovering eventually. Is traveling to Bhutan now or in the near future possible and safe? Tourism visas starting from 6th March onwards have been suspended until further notice from the government. Travel will also remain subject to several restrictions imposed by the bordering countries via which tourists enter Bhutan. At Authentic Bhutan Tours, we are closely eyeing into the forecasts when tourism might re-open. What travel restrictions are currently imposed in the transit countries? If you do not belong to COVID-19 affected country or you haven’t traveled through any of them, then you can transit through Singapore, Bangladesh, and Thailand. India and Nepal are currently shut down for tourism as of now. In Bangladesh, Singapore, and Thailand, transit is open with restrictions for COVID-19 affected countries. In India, the tourism has been suspended until 3rd May, and in Nepal, the suspension is until 30th April. Note: These policies might change any time with the immediate effect depending upon the situation. When will traveling to Bhutan be completely hassle-free? Predicting COVID-19 pandemic’s existence is impossible. However, we believe and hope that the travel restrictions might get lifted by September onwards. You can plan your tours to Bhutan during autumn. Here, we would suggest you not to make any non-refundable advance payments right now. Chances are there that Bhutan and the transit countries might open earlier by June or July (no guarantee though). It would be better for you to purchase tickets that can be cancelled or rescheduled. Shall I cancel my already booked Bhutan trip? If your trip is scheduled before the end of May, then we would suggest you reschedule it or, if not possible, then cancel. We do not think that the borders will re-open that soon! However, if your trip is planned May onwards, then there might be slight chances of Bhutan being open for tourism. Here, we would like to mention that it also depends upon the restrictions imposed in the transit countries. Stay in touch with us; we will let you know the most accurate information on the re-opening and other details. What is the policy of Authentic Bhutan Tours towards COVID-19 cancellations? We at Authentic Bhutan Tours have refunded the full amount paid for tours and flight tickets to our customers who denied rescheduling their trip. Our policy will remain intact until the situation gets back to normal officially. We also assure you that Bhutan is safe to travel as here the people are highly disciplined, and the results are the evidence. However, we would also suggest you to come in the fall or next year to our beautiful land and experience the best of Mother Nature’s blessings. Stay Safe! Keep in Touch to stay informed about the conditions!
Luxury Tour With Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Luxury Tour With Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary detail informations A Brief Description 03 Nights / 04 days in Bhutan Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is a 5+ Star boutique luxury- resort in Bhutan. This is the only resort with all the wellbeing inclusive property in Bhutan – No limitations! This glamorous resort boasts its extravagant greenery views, lavish spas, local cuisine, and world-class dining experiences. The room rates are all inclusive of meals, drinks and lodgings (excl. alcohol) with special services of wellness & treatments and other exciting outdoor activities in and around the sanctuary. Some of these recreational activities are pottery class, cooking class, Archery/Khuru, and many more. It is a place full of interaction, engagement and learning. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, located in the high picturesque valley of Neyphu village in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, the land of Happiness. We welcome our guests in this property and experience what ‘Inspirational Hospitality’ means to us. They have a very Unique Wellbeing Offer if we make the reservations before 31 Dec 2019. The offer is “Stay Nights, Pay 2 Nights”. Send your reservations now. Book Now Trip Highlights Detailed Itnerary Plan Your Trip Price Guides Value-Added Option Rooms -Enjoy a comfortable mix of traditional modern, all with valley and monastery views,with a private bench and a special book under a tree in our apple orchard. Activities – Take part in pottery and cooking classes, a lot of hiking, archery. khuru (darts) and cultural visits to monasteries. Connections – Engage with interesting locals and Bhutanese personalities, see Bhutan through their eyes. Spirituality – Meet with monks or Rinpoches, learn to use Buddhism in daily life. Restfulness – Balance mind and body with private yoga and meditation classes. Inspirational – Discover what ‘perfect imperfection’ means, how it creates genuine encounters and authentic experiences. Wellness – Receive traditional medicine treatments. Cuisine – Great a taste of our unique food concept, without any fixed menus, focus on your individual well-being. Day 1. Arrival at Paro – Stay at Paro The flight into Paro on our national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours will greet you on arrival, and then drive you to the Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this region. After this we will have lunch in Paro town. We will visit the National museum and Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. Welcome dinner and overnight stay at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary Resort at Paro. Day 2. Paro – Thimphu (Day Excursion) Today after our breakfast in the resort, we will drive to Thimphu and visit the National Memorial Chhorten, Buddha point, Weaving Center, Bhutanese Paper factory. Lunch will be served in one of the restaurants in Thimphu. In the afternoon, we will visit Zilukha Nunnery, BBS and stroll around Thimphu town. In the evening we will visit the Thimphu Tashichhoe Dzong. Then drive to Paro and dinner and overnight stay at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, Paro. Day 3. Paro Stay After our breakfast at the resort, hike to Tiger’s Nest and lunch at the resort. Relax at the resort compound. Dinner and overnight stay at the Resort. Day 4. Paro – Paro International Airport After our breakfast drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish a very safe and pleasant journey back to your country. We hope to see you again in Bhutan in the future. Note This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being. Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness! In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan. The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan. 1. When and how to visit Bhutan? Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND. By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier. Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage. By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. 2. What are your itineraries? All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some
Nang Lhakhang Festival |Nang Lhakhang Festival Tours | Ngang Lhakhang Tsechu|
(04-06December, 2025)
Nang Lhakhang Festival Tours detail informations A Brief Description 09 Nights/ 10 days in Bhutan Bumthang is often called the cultural and religious center of Bhutan. Nga Lhakhang Festival is a good opportunity to glimpse the unique festival being held in the remote rural village of Bhutan (Nalakhar village). People from all over the villages come here to witness the festival dressing in their finest clothes. It is held once every year. The festival is being celebrated to bring happiness, better harvest, and prosperity to the villages and country as a whole. Early in the morning, we will drive our car through farm road to the road at Nalakhar. From the road end, we have to walk about 15 minutes to the festival groundNalakhar Temple. After the festival, on our way back, we can hike to Tangbi Village through the pine forest. The hike will take about 2hours. Book Now Detailed Itnerary Price Guides Plan Your Trip Value-Added Option Day 01. Arrive to Paro – Stay at Paro On the arrival to Paro International Airport, you will be welcomed and received by the Representative of Authentic Bhutan Tours. Today we will do the following sightseeing: Paro Dzong .Paro National Museum (if it is not on Monday. It is closed on Monday). The short hike, which starts from above the National Museum and ends at Umaparo. From this hike we can see the Paro Valley, the International Airport in Bhutan and other adjacent villages so beautifully. Stroll around Paro town. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel. Day 02. Paro – Thimphu Today we will drive to Thimphu but in the morning we will hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). Taktshang Monastery is the most important pilgrimage site in the Buddhism world and it is the one of the main highlight of Bhutan Tour.Lunch at Taktshang Cafteria or at Paro.Drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.Stroll around the Thimphu town.Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel. Day 03. Thimphu Stay Today we will do Thimphu Sightseeing: National Memorial Chhorten – which was built in 1974 in memory of our third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk-the father of modern Bhutan. Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) (This gigantic statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world Mothithang mini zoo, to see the National animal of Bhutan (Takin) Nunnery – where the Bhutanese girls and women pursue the religious studies and goals in their life for the benefit of all the living beings. Folk Heritage museum – you will visit the 19th century Bhutanese house. Lunch at Thimphu Restaurant. We will do the Wangditshe hike. The hike will take about 1hour 20 minutes and we can see the Thimphu valley so beautifully. Walk around the Thimphu town and visit the Handicraft emporium to buy an authentic souvenir. Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel. Day 04. Thimphu – Phobjikha Today we will be drive to Phobjikha over Dochula pass (3150m) above sea level. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas. On the clear days, we can see the Eastern Himalayan Mountains, including the highest mountain of Bhutan so impressively. Today we will do following sightseeing: Lunch will be served at Nobding or we will have pack lunch. At Gangtey, we will visit Gangtey Goenpa, the most important temple in Nyingmapa sect. Hike-the Gangtey Natural Trail through the pine forest. The hike will take about 1hour 3ominutes. From this hike we can see the Phobjikha Valley so beautifully. Dinner and overnight stay at Phobjikha Hotel Day 05. Phobjikha – Bumthang After our breakfast, we will drive to Bumthang, which is the heart of religion in Bhutan through Tronngsa. We will do following sightseeing on the way: Stop at Chendibji Chorten for picture. Visit the impressive Trongsa dzong Visit the ‘Tower of Trongsa’. Lunch will be served at the ‘Tower of Trongsa’s’, Café’. Stop at Yathra Factory at Chhumey. Dinner and over night stay at Bumthang. Day 06. Bumthang Stay Today we will do sightseeing in Bumthang. Jambay Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. Kurjey Lhakhang, the temple where Guru Rinpoche kept his body print there in 8th Century. Tamshing Lhakhang, which is one of the important temple in Ngyingma sect. Lunch will be served at hotel. Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), Honey Production Center and Stroll around the Chamkhar town for a while. Visit Farm House for Dinner, Dhotsho (Hotstone bath) and overnight stay. Day 07. Bumthang Stay Today we will drive to Nalakhar and enjoy with Nalakhar Festival. Lunch will be picnic pack lunch On our way back, we can come by car or we can walk back till Tangbi Mani village through the pine forest.Dinner and overnight stay at Bumthang Hotel or Farm House. Day 08. Bumthang – Punakha Today we will drive to Punakha. We will visit the following places on the way: Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Lunch will be served at Chendebji Restaurant. Continue our journey to Punakha. Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha Hotel. Day 09. Punakha – Paro Today we will drive to Paro and we will do the following sightseeing. Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan. Hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. We have to walk about 30minutes from the road end. Lunch will be served at Dochula cafeteria. Continue our journey to Paro. Evening stroll around. Dinner and overnight stay Paro Hotel. Day 10. Paro – Paro International Airport After our breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight. We sincerely hope to see you again in Bhutan- Happiness is a Place! Note This is a sample itinerary, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right
Royal Manas National Park Tour
Royal Manas National Park Tour detail informations A Brief Description 14 Nights / 15 days in Bhutan The Royal Manas National Park is the oldest nature preserve in the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is the fourth largest park in Bhutan covering an area of 1057 km2. It shares its border with India’s World Heritage site, Manas Tiger Reserve, and is also connected by corridors to Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Jigme Singye National Park. Its incredible biodiversity includes hundreds of rare animal and plant species. The park is the most biologically diverse protected area in the kingdom as well as one of the most outstanding nature preserves worldwide. It was designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1964 and now forms one of the most essential parts of the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex, an extensive system of protected areas and biological corridors covering over 50% of the Kingdom’s landmass. This pristine, unexplored, natural treasure has now been opened to tourists with the aim of promoting community-based ecotourism in the region. Book Now Detailed Itnerary Plan Your Trip Price Guides Value-Added Option Day 1. Arrive to Paro – Transfer to Thimphu The flight into Paro is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese guide and driver from Authentic Bhutan Tours will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, who will remain with you all throughout your journey across Bhutan. Then we will drive to Thimphu. Lunch will be served at Thimphu. After lunch we will visit to Memorial Chhorten – built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy and then we will visit to Big Buddha Statue – this gigantic statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. Evening stroll around Thimphu town. Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel. Day 2. Thimphu Stay After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will go sightseeing in Thimphu City.. Visit the Post office, make your own stamp and send it to your loved ones.. Traditional Bhutanese Paper- to see the traditional methods to produce the authentic Bhutanese Paper known as Deh-sho), Weaving center, you will see here our young girls and women weaving so interestingly. Lunch will be served at one of the restaurants at Thimphu. After lunch, we will continue with our sightseeing and visit to Drupthop Dewachen Nunnery, this nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel, who is considered an emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo and then Takin zoo, to see the national animal of Bhutan. Evening visit to Trachichho Dzong, it is an architectural delight and houses the throne room, and the office of His Majesty the king and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Then stroll and explore around Thimphu town and do some shopping in Bhutan. Dinner and overnight stay at one of the hotels in Thimphu. Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha After our breakfast, we will drive to Punakha/Wangdi. The road climbs steeply through forests of pine, hemlock spruce and rhododendrons. At Dochula Pass (3150m) you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges on clear days. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and many kinds of prayer flags. Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Phodrang. On reaching Lobesa, we will visit Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’. Lunch will be served here at Lobesa, one of the restaurants. At Punakha, visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. After this, we will drive till the view point of Khamsum Yule Namgyle Chhorten, passing the beautiful rural landscape. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Punakha Day 4. Punakha – Gelephu After breakfast, you will drive to Gelephu, the southernmost district of Bhutan bordering India. You will stop for lunch on the way. Seven hours journey leads through the sub tropical forests, villages and small townships of Tsirang and Sarbhang before you arrive Gelephu. Walk around the town. Dinner and overnight stay at Gelephu hotel. Day 5. Gelephu – Gongphuel After breakfast at the hotel, we will take the 150km drive from Gelephu to Gongphu and enjoy the ascent from 280m-1450m. You will pass through Surey village where mandarin and cardamom farming is the main cultivation. From Surey you can also see Jo Dungshing peak on clear days. This peak is the highest in the Black Mountain range. Gongphu is the northern most tip of the Royal Manas Park. The area gets maximum rainfall in the country. This makes the area a thriving sub-tropical ecosystem. This is the haven for wildlife such as langur, tiger, leopard, clouded leopard, samber, and large number of bird species. Overnight in Eco-camp at Gongphu. Day 6. Gongphu – Panbang After breakfast, we will drive to Panbang through forests of mixed broad-leaved forests and thick undergrowth with numerous birds such as barbets, hornbills, bulbuls, doves, woodpeckers and cuckoos. The camp is on the way to a village and provides a good view of the area due to being located at a higher alleviation. Overnight in Eco-camp Panbang. Day 7. Panbang – Royal National Park (Explore the Royal Manas National Park) After breakfast, drive to Royal Manas Park and do the Elephant Safari. Cross the river using the boat and do the Elephant Safari. This safari allows for the perfect tour to appreciate the wealth and the beauty of the park. Towards evening drive back to Panbang and dinner and overnight stay at the Panbang Eco Camp. Day 8. Royal Manas National Park (Enjoy with Rafting) Morning explores the villages near the Eco camp and after lunch, we will enjoy the River
Royal Highlander Festival |Royal Highland Festival Travel Packages|Royal Highlander Festival Experience
(23 – 24 October, 2026)
Royal Highland Festiva Tours detail informations A Brief Description 10 Nights/ 11 days in Bhutan The Royal Highlander Festival is held at Laya,Gasa District. It was first introduced on 16th Of October in 2016 to mark the celebration of the birth of HRH the Gyalsey; 400 years of Shabdrung Rinpoche and the Rabjung (60 years cycle) birth year of Guru Rinpoche. The Royal Highlander festival shares the beauty and the wonders of Gasa Dzongkhag through its nature, history and its age-old tradition and culture and the simplicity of the life of the Highlanders with our guests. During the festival, visitors can witness the traditional offering of Buelwa (Gift offering) with Auley (traditional epic poem/song recitation tradition originated from Zhabdrung Rinpoche days) that begun during Zhabdrung Rinpoche’s reign in showing loyalty and respect by the community of Laya is being offered for dynamic and visionary leadership of our successive monarchs.Variety of cultural programs will be performed by Layaps. The various competitions on highland animals including the Yaks, horses and Mastiffs will be held and also competition such as traditional songs and dances will be held. Book Now Detailed Itnerary About Laya Plan Your Trip Value-Added Option Day 1. Arrive to Paro – Transfer to Thimphu Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by our Guide and driver and then transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Lunch will be served at Thimphu. After lunch we will do some sightseeing in Thimphu, like visiting Memorial Chhorten (It was built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, who is regarded as the father of modern Bhutan). Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). This gigantic statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world). And in the evening, we will visit Trachichho Dzong (is an architectural delight and houses the throne room, and the office of His Majesty the king and the ministries of home affairs and finance). Dinner and overnight stay at Thiphu hotel. Day 2. Thimphu Stay After our breakfast at the hotel, we will do sightseeing in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. We will visit the Post Office and make personalized stamps. Visit Drupthop Dewachen Nunnery (The Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Rikey Jadrel, who is considered an emanation of Thangtong Gyalpo). Visit Takin Mini-zoo (To see the National Animal of Bhutan, Takin). Lunch will be served at Thimphu town, one of the restaurants. After lunch, we will continue with our tour and we will visit Paper Factory (to see traditional methods to produce the authentic Bhutanese paper known as Deh-sho). Craft Bazar (A spectacle of traditional bamboo huts, aligned neatly below Norzin Lam, opposite to Nehru Wangchuk Cultural Centre, showcases a wide range of authentic Bhutan-made art and craft products). In the evening we will explore Thimphu town by walking. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Thimphu. Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha After our breakfast at hotel, we will drive to Punakha over dochula pass (3150m). You will see the stunning view of eastern Himalayan Mountain Ranges on clear days. We will stop at the pass for photography and enjoying the fresh air. On reaching Lobesa, we will hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. After the hike, we will serve lunch. Then we will drive to Punakha. On reaching Punakha, we will visit to Punakha Dzong. This dzong is the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan and located majestically at the confluence of Pho Chhu (Male River) and Mo Chhu (Female River. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Punakha hotel. Day 4. Punakha – Gasa – Koina Early Morning leave your hotel for our approx. 5 hours drive to Gasa where the road ends, from there start our trek (4 hours) to Koina which is your destination for tonight. Starting from the end of the road, trek for approx. 4 and half hours, the trail first winds with a gradual descent till Koina and then winds up with a gradual climb till your campsite past the small bridge (Thongchu zam). Overnight Camp. Day 5. Koina – Laya After breakfast, start trekking to our destination, the beautiful highland village of Laya. The trail winds up gradually and at times with steep climbs till you reach Laya. Early arrival to your camp and enjoy the scenic beauty of the landscape and then you will come across a lot of locals in their typical Laya costumes. Overnight Camp. Day 6. Laya Stay The Royal Highlander festival was first introduced in the year 2016 on 16 of October to mark the celebration of the birth of HRH the Gyalsey; 400 years of Zhabdrung Rinpoche and the Rabjung (60 years cycle) birth year of Guru Rimpoche. The Royal Highlander festival shares the beauty and the wonders of Gasa district through its nature, history and its age old tradition and culture, to share Gasa’s vision of “Good to Great Gasa” and to finally share all theses authenticity and the simplicity of the life of the Highlanders with our guests. During the festival, visitors can witness the traditional offering of Buelwa (Gift offering) with Auley (traditional epic poem/song recitation tradition originated from Zhabdrung Rinpoche days) that begun during Zhabdrung Rinpoche’s reign in showing loyalty and respect by the community of Laya is being offered for dynamic and visionary leadership of our successive monarchs. A variety of cultural programs will be performed by Layaps. Competitions such as traditional songs and dances and other various competitions on highland animals including the Yaks, horses and Mastiffs will be held. Day 7. Laya stay Enjoy with the 2 day of the Festival at Laya. Day 8. Laya – Koina After breakfast, we will trek back to Koina with a packed lunch. Today we will stay overnight at Koina camp. Day 9. Koina – Gasa After breakfast, we will drive to Gasa. Visit to Gasa Dzong – the administrative