Kila Gompa
Kila Gompa is located below Chelela on the road to Haa. It is about 27km from Bongdey, Paro. The journey to this Goenpa will discover the lives in self-imposed isolation and the lives of our nuns (women and girls pursuing the religious activities). You can also enjoy the panoramic vistas of Paro Valley, Mt. Jhomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake from the spot on clear days. There are around seven small temples and several retreat huts built into a dizzying sheer Cliffside, where between 30 to 70 nuns live in self-imposed isolation. You will surprise to see that their life is so simple and live in serenity and in harmony with Mother Nature. Your visit to Bhutan with Authentic Bhutan Tours will arrange to visit to this nunnery and get to know more about their life and their religious goals. The Sanskrit meaning of Kila is subjugating spiritual dagger that destroys the negativities. Your visit to this temple and know more about the lifestyles of the nuns living here will bring you the positive change and positive energy in your life. It is so fascinating to see nuns life in the fascinating country where they enjoy the true happiness and blessing of our Mother Nature and almighty god. Visit and enrich your life.
Visit Bhutan
Visit Bhutan as Bhutan is a fairy tale land of fascinating myths and legends where the ancient and the modern seamlessly come together to create a unique travel destination in the world. Visitors are really touched by the unique ways of Bhutan that they have a hard time to reason out why they come to our country. Globally recognized as the last heaven on earth Bhutan tries its best to balance with modernity and fast track development besides not forgetting the rich values and customs that the country boasts of. Exterior features may change, however, inner wealth in the form of human values, dress, culture and others are preserved and protected strongly. The following are the reasons why everyone should visit Bhutan before it is too late. Bhutan – Happiness is a Place on the Earth! Bhutan is beautiful, religious and spiritual country with friendly people. Bhutan is the home to some of the highest unclimbed mountains in the world. Our government prohibits mountaineering in the peaks, which we believe are the abode of god & goddess or deities & spirits. Gross National Happiness – Bhutan’s guiding philosophy of Development. Hot & Spicy Cuisine: Bhutan’s spicy and hot dish is supposed to be the hottest and spicy dish in the world. Bhutan is only country in the world where chili is not used as a seasoning but as vegetable. A spiritual Haven on the Earth: The world is changing so fast, yet spirituality & Buddhism in Bhutan is still a way of life. Bhutan has retained most of what other countries have lost already.
Authentic Bhutan Travel
Authentic Bhutan Travel takes the visitors to the realm of multiple exposures, adventures and a sigh of relief as if the person has reached to the seventh heaven on earth. Authentic Bhutan Travel also initiate to provide visitors the real taste of the existing daily lives of the Bhutanese in a close shot. Authentic Bhutan Travel is filled with experienced personnel in the fields of guiding, tending and catering to the clients with utmost dignity and effectiveness. It consists of positive team spirit and creates a warm inter-personal relationship with the clients. We offer greatness in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of each client in the best possible way. All members are vigilant as well as co-operative The beauty of our tour company is that we offer tailor-made and customized tours, which gives rich and authentic experiences and hospitality in Bhutan. Latsly we cordially welcome one all for an unforgettable and memorable visit to this magical kingdom hidden in the Himalayas. We would like to thank one and all in advance for giving us an opportunity to showcase our culture, history, environment, people and most importantly the happiness of the country. I wish you all success, peace and lot of happiness in your life.
Bhutan Sustainable Tourism
Bhutan tourism policy focus on sustainable tourism because sustainable tourism respect the culture and traditions of our people and their natural environments, it contributes to the conservation of our natural and cultural heritage and improves the well being of our citizens within the overall concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH). In retrospect of the existing normal clauses of our company, I have undergone a training which was being organized and conducted by the CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands on the topic ‘Travel-life, Sustainability in Tourism’ held from 24th to 25th August, 2015 in Thimphu, Bhutan. The training seminar mainly focused on the Sustainability for Tour Operators for which I have gained enormous and in-depth knowledge, which would eventually help me in achieving my sustainable goals. On 29th of the same month I had the opportunity of having face to face coaching (One to one) about travel life with the expertise from CBI for about three hours. The tourism industry in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable, which is a very much inline with the operational of sustainable tourism in Bhutan. Therefore all the visitors to Bhutan are required to book through a registered/sustainable tour operator for their visit to Bhutan. Authentic Bhutan Tours adheres to this policy of Sustainable Tourism in Bhutan. We keep at the heart of our operational policy that Sustainable tourism in Bhutan. Therefore, we have the policies placed for the fulfillment of Bhutan Sustainable Tourism. Trip Hightlights Importance and values of culture and tradition. Giving second thought to environment. Finding the core areas of values with respect to culture. To inculcate the essence of civic sense and responsibility. Address the impacts and concerns through policies, practices and initiatives with others. Culture Sustainability Bhutan has so unique and most vivid living culture and tradition in the world. We respect every local customs and traditions. We give much importance to the preservation and promotion of our culture and tradition, which is one of our main elements of our identity. We do not encourage giving sweets; pencils, pens small money, or any other gifts to our children directly for it will encourage begging in the future. If our guest wants to give something to our children, we give it through proper channel or donate to schools so that School Principals can distribute to their students. Lastly, we encourage our clients to exchange cultures, language and ideas with the local community. Sustainability in Environment Our sustainable trekking policy contributes for our country’s preservation of our rich and pristine natural environment fulfilling one of the pillars of our Gross National Happiness. We have a very good environmental code of conducts for trekking like: We discourage the making of campfires in trekking camps. We always send gas for cooking meals for crewmembers and our guests. We are always cautious about rubbish on the trekking trails and campsites. Our trekking staff is so responsible to bring back the non-biodegradable objects like plastics and bottles, other litters and hand over to reprocessing agents. We always try to clean every campsite used before we go from the camp, so that those trekkers following us can use this campsite. Our trekking staff picks up the litters on the trekking trails. We always pitch toilet tents at the campsite. We always use detergent free soap for washing while on trekking. We do not leave food scraps behind our camp to avoid attracting wild animals. We do not disturb or destroy natural habitat, which is home to our wild animals. We involve local community in providing porter and ponies and in many cases local people of high caliber in explanations and background history. Socio-Economic Sustainability Our sustainable trekking policy contributes for our country’s preservation of our rich and pristine natural environment fulfilling one of the pillars of our Gross National Happiness. We have a very good environmental code of conducts for trekking like: We discourage the making of campfires in trekking camps. We always send gas for cooking meals for crewmembers and our guests. We are always cautious about rubbish on the trekking trails and campsites. Our trekking staff is so responsible to bring back the non-biodegradable objects like plastics and bottles, other litters and hand over to reprocessing agents. We always try to clean every campsite used before we go from the camp, so that those trekkers following us can use this campsite. Our trekking staff picks up the litters on the trekking trails. We always pitch toilet tents at the campsite. We always use detergent free soap for washing while on trekking. We do not leave food scraps behind our camp to avoid attracting wild animals. We do not disturb or destroy natural habitat, which is home to our wild animals. We involve local community in providing porter and ponies and in many cases local people of high caliber in explanations and background history.
Bhutan Familiarization Tour
Bhutan Familiarization Tour detail informations A Brief Description 08 Nights/09 days in Bhutan Bhutan Familiarization Tour provides the opportunity to know your business partner & experience the first hand information about products & other offerings. We strongly believe that this tour to all our business partners or product managers of the company is very important to increase product knowledge of Bhutan and also an opportunity to experience the products’ first-hand information so that they can adequately sell or promote it to their valuable clients. This is also an opportunity to expand your portfolios and offer new destinations to your current clients and target a new market. It is also a perfect time to interact and build confidence or learn about your business partner in Bhutan before you really sell to your valuable clients. Once you are in Bhutan all your logistics including the sightseeing tours will be taken care of by our company. We organize this ‘Sponsored trip to Bhutan’ to all the Travel Agents & Tour Operators, who are interested in selling Bhutan Tour Packages to their clients in future and even those who are selling today. Therefore, we would like to extend our warmest felicitations and invitations to all the interested Tour Operators and Travel Agents around the globe. Book Now Trip HighLights Detailed Itnerary Plan Your Trip Value-Added Option Explore Bhutan Tour Packages personally. Get first-hand information about Bhutan’s Attractions and sightseeing spots. Learn about hotels and other offerings in Bhutan. Increase product knowledge and destination knowledge. Expand your company portfolio and offer new destinations to your clients. Know more about your Bhutan Tour Operator. Learn and explore more about Bhutan Attractions. To build awareness of tourism products in Bhutan. To understand the potential of tour packages linkages. Day 1. Arrive to Bhutan 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 like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. OCEO or one of the Managers from Authentic Bhutan Tours- For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival. Then we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes along a river valley, past small villages and traditional farmhouses, through peaceful countryside. It’s a small & charming capital city located in the heart of the Himalayas. Then visit Tashi Chho Dzong, seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Evening stroll around Thimphu town. We will have a welcome dinner at the hotel, Thimphu. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel, Thimphu. After dinner we will go for a night-out with locals for your perfect night out. Meal Plan: Welcome Dinner Accommodation: Thimphu Hote Day 02. Thimphu Stay Today we will do sightseeing in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Visit to Buddha Point, to see the tallest Buddha Statue in the world. Memorial Chhorten, built in 1974 in the memory of third king late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhism and its philosophy. Mothithang minizoo to see the National Animal of Bhutan (Takin), Zulikha Nunnery, the Thangtong Dewachen nunnery was founded in 1976 by Riley Jadrel and today it houses the sixty nuns engaged in Buddhist study and practices. Folk Heritage Museum, this Folk Heritage Museum is a showcase, the 19-century farmhouse and the living style of the Bhutanese family. National Library, the National Library was established in 1967 to preserve many ancient Dzongkha and Tibetan texts. Lunch in Thimphu town. After lunch, visit Paper Factory, where Bhutanese Traditional Papers & paper products are made. Weaving Center produces hand-woven textiles on site and has a selection of cloth and ready-made garments for sale. This is one of the few places where you can watch weavers at work, and then Authentic Bhutanese handicrafts. Then we will do some Hotel Inspection in Thimphu. In the evening we will visit Bhutanese Farm House for dinner and Traditional Hot Stone bath. Overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel or we can even organize in Bhutanese Farm House. Accommodation: Thimphu Hotel Day 03. Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdi 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. 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’. At Punakha, visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. After this, we will do hotel Inspection in Punakha and Wangdi. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Punakha/Wangdi. Accommodation: Hotel Punakha/Wangdi Day 04. Punakha/Wangdi – Paro After the early breakfast we will drive to Paro. The road ascends up to the great Dochula Pass. On the way back to Paro offers another chance to view the amazing Himalayan ranges. Stop along the way to take photos wherever you find the best spot for the photography. At Tachogang, visit Tachogang Lhakhang and we will walk through the Iron Bridge to this monastery. Lunch will be served at Paro Restaurant. After lunch we will drive to Dzongdrakha and visit some temples there. Evening stroll around Paro and Hotel Inspection at Paro, Bhutan. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Paro. Accommodation: Paro Hotel Day 05. Paro Stay Today we will hike to Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest), the most famous and sacred monastery in the Buddhist world. Taksang means “TigerNest” named after Guru Rinpoche reportedly flew to this site riding on the back of a flying tigress late in the 9th century. We