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If you desire an exciting and adventurous vacation in Bhutan, avoiding being with us at Authentic Bhutan Tours is impossible. One of our missions is to organize customized and tailored tours, so our Bhutan trekking packages are ideal for anyone desiring to have an exciting and adventurous holiday.

The nature of our trekking packages

We coordinate treks of shifting duration and areas. Contingent upon the span of your visit and whenever the timing is ideal, we will make explicit trekking packages fitting your necessities and prerequisites. So reach us and let us plan your fantasy trekking tours in Bhutan.

Bhutan Trekking Tours

Our customized and tailored trekking packages in Bhutan allow you an opportunity to explore its perfect and very much-preserved natural habitat. While trekking in Bhutan, you will wander through yak grazing lands, green meadows, valleys, and mountains decorated with soaring rhododendron trees overflowing with red and pink blossoms. During the trek, you will find elusive blue sheep, hair yaks grazing, and Gnu Goat running on mountain inclines. You will likewise go through the towns where traveling yak herders reside and become thrilled by their simple natural way of life.

On every trek in Bhutan, you will have the services of our guide, cook, camping assistance, and a couple of pony riders and ponies to carry your stuff. Tea house trekking is tremendous fun as it will give you an alternate involvement with Bhutan, and it is ideal for those looking for solitude with the mountains. Most of our trekking courses in Bhutan are on excellent paths and well-marked. You do not need to bother with any exceptional climbing gear; however, you might require it while trekking at higher elevations. There are many trekking trails in Bhutan. Each trail is different in landscape, difficulty, length, and elevation. Let us have a look at some of the trekking routes.

Druk Path Trek

Our Druk Path trekking in Bhutan is excellent for novices and is a genuinely extraordinary starting trek to Bhutan. This journey is moderately short and offers a fantastic prologue to trekking in Bhutan.

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Snowman Trek

This is among the most challenging treks in Bhutan and perhaps of the hardest in the Himalayan region and may be the most challenging trekking course on the planet. However, it is additionally probably the loveliest journey. It requires roughly 25 days, contingent upon the beginning stage, and fundamentally crosses the mountain range between Bhutan and Tibet, beginning from Paro and finishing at Lunana in northern Bhutan.

Chomolhari or Jomolhari Trek

The Chomolhari trek is, otherwise called the Jomolhari trek, a well-known trek among eager travelers desiring to invest time in Mount Jomolhari. It is a twelve to fourteen-day trek that is an outstanding choice for some voyagers. Those wishing for a high-altitude experience without spending an entire month, this trek is the ideal.

Bumthang Owl Trek

This trek is a superb choice if you have less time on your hand and wish to understand some local culture’s vibe with the absolute most exceptional mountain views on the way.

So, when you want to select the best from the Bhutan trekking packages, call us at Authentic Bhutan Tours.

21 Nov 2016

Bumdrak Trek

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In this Trek, we will be blessed by visiting the two most revered Buddhist Pilgrimage spot in Bhutan, Bumdrak and Taktshang Monastery, besides enjoying the scenic beauty and Himalayan Mountains.

Bumdrak means ‘Rock of One Hundred Thousand Foot Prints’. The legend tells us that a hundred thousand dakinis (angels) descended here and left their footprints on the rock 800 years ago.

Bumdrak is about 3800m above sea level and the Taktshang Monastery is 3100m above sea level.

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Trip Highlights

Trekking provides the best opportunity to experience and explore the real heart of Bhutan.

Discover a unique insight into the rural culture of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Close contact with the people living in the remote areas of Bhutan.

Explore and appreciate the pristine environment of Bhutan.

Enjoy with the wilderness experiences in Bhutan.

Explore the adventure tours of Bhutan.

Enjoy with majestic views of the country’s virgin landscapes and unclimbed mountains.

Explore the routes taken by our ancestral.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive to Paro International Airport.

On arrival, receive by the representative of Authentic Bhutan Tours. Then drive to Thimphu, the capital City of Bhutan. The drive will take about 1hr 15minutes. On reaching Thimphu, your lunch will be served at one of the restaurant in Thimphu.

PM: we will do some sightseeing in Thimphu like visit to Memorial Chhorten, Motithang Mini-zoo, to see the National Animal of Bhutan, Takin and the Nunnery or Drupthop Lhakhang. Then stroll around the Thimphu town. In the evening, we will visit Thimphu Trashi Chhoe Dzong. Dinner and over night stay at Thimphu Hotel.

Meal Plan: Welcome Dinner Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2. Thimphu – Punakha (day Excursion)

Today we will take a day excursion to Punakha via Dochula pass (3150m). The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and many kinds of prayer flags. From the pass, we can see the Eastern Himalayan Mountain Ranges so beautifully on clear days.

Continue our journey to Puanakha and on reaching Punakha, we will visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong and at Lobesa, we will hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility, which is located on a hilltop. The hike will take about 30minutes from the road end through paddy fields and farmhouses. Then we will have lunch at Lobesa.

PM: We will drive back to Thimphu. On reaching Thimphu, we will stroll around Thimohu town. Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel

Day 3. Thimphu – Paro – Bumdra (Trek)

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Paro, Sang Choekor, where our trekking crewmembers will be waiting for us. Our trek will start from here to Bumdra. Bumdra, which is blessed by 100,000 dakinies. Little above the place, we can also see a rock which is suppose to be Guru Rinpoche’s Hat and underneath the Hat, there is room where we can mediate and get the blessings from Guru Rinpoche.

At Sang Chhoekhor, we can also visit Sang Chhoekhor Lhakhang, which is a Buddhist College. The trek to Bumdra for about first 1-2hrs walk will be ascent of a shady, forested ridge, brings us to a clearing with prayer flags and views down into both the Paro and Do Chhu Valleys.

Above and ahead the Chhoe Tse Lhakhang (temple) nestles on the mountainside a further one to two hour’s walk away. The trail undulates before the last steep section up to the pretty temple, which offers commanding views south over Paro and northwards to the snowcapped Himalayas.

After a final 20-minute climb through ruins and fluttering prayer flags, we plunge back into ancient forest, and, after traversing for about 40 minutes, we come out onto a high wide meadow dotted with sacred chortens and prayer flags.

Our home for the night is tucked away just under Bumdra Monastery (Cave of a Hundred Thousand Prayers) and offers unimpeded views of the Himalayan range. After lunch we can visit the monastery and mediate there for whole afternoon.

Dinner and over night stay at Bumdra camp (3800m)

Day 04. Bumdra – Taktshang – Paro

After our breakfast, we will start our trek to Paro via Taktshang Monastery. After one to two hours of descent we catch glimpses of the golden roofs of temples below. The path snakes across the mountainside between these monasteries before reaching the gardens of Sangtopelri (Heaven on Earth) from which you can bravely peer the over edge and straight down onto the ornate rooftops of Taktsang Monastery perched against the cliff-face far below. An hour later and we are at the gates of Taktsang looking across the gorge; a steep descent to a waterfall then up some steps and we are passing into Tiger’s Nest itself.

Lunch will be served as picnic hot lunch. Retracing our steps we begin the final descent of about 1hr to reach our vehicle and drive back to Paro.

Dinner and over night stay at Paro Hotel.

Day 05. Paro – Airport (Departure)

Drive to Paro International Airport for your ownward flight. We wish you a very safe and comfortable flight. Our guides and driver will bid you farewell here at the Airport. We will be looking forward to see you again in Bhutan- The Land of Happiness!

Thank You & Tashi Delek!

Day06. Thimphu – Paro International Airport

Drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish you a very safe and comfortable flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the Airport.

We will be looking forward to see you again in Bhutan- The Land of Happiness!

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.

Plan Your Trip

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. And S/

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 general idea of the likely trip scheduled.

Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.

After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.

Please be reminded:

1. To carry the passport that matches the passport details indicated in the visa application.

2. The passport should have their validity more than 6months from the date of your travel.

3. For all travelers flying via India to/from the kingdom of Bhutan, to have the Indian Visa prior to their departure from their country.

Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.

We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.

Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.

NOTE:

For most tours the booking must be completed 8 weeks in advance, but during the festivals booking must be completed at least 12 weeks in advance. Especially during the festivals, it can be very difficult to get the accommodation and flight seats without advance bookings, as it is a peak season for the tourist visiting Bhutan.

Value-Added Option

hot-stone-bath

Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).

I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.

The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.

weaving-in-bhutan

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.

We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.

So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.

cultural-program

Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.

The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.

The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.

hourse-riding-to-tigers-nest

Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.

It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.

The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.

The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.

Trekking Gears

Our company will provide the Trekking Equipment like Tents (Sleeping, Dinning, Toilet, Shower Tents), Mattress, Hot-Water bag, Cooking Utensils, Sleeping Bags. But we advise our clients to bring their own sleeping bags, if they can. However our guests have to bring some trekking gears by themselves. Therefore, everything mentioned below on the list are useful, and most of the things are important on trek.

Equipment for all the trekkers

foot-wear

Footwear

trekking or running shoes
camp shoes or thongs
socks – polypropylene

Clothing

down or fiber-filled jacket
jumper or pile jacket
hiking shorts (men) or skirt (opt)
waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella
hiking pants
T- shirts or blouses
underwear, sun hat
swimwear (opt.)
insulated paints
nylon wind breaker
nylon wind pants
long underwear
woolen hat
gloves
long gaiters

Above 4000 m.

mountain trekking boots
socks, wool, to wear with boots
socks, light cotton, for under wool socks

photography-tools

Photography Equipments
( Optional )

camera and lenses
lenses cleaning equipments
film
compass
thermometer
binoculars
books for reading while waiting for plane

other-equipments

Other Equipments

rucksack
sleeping bag
water bottle
torch

miscellaneous-items

Miscellaneous Items

toilet articles
toilet paper and cigarette lighter
small knife
sun block
towel
laundry soap
medical and frist aid kit
pre-moistened towelettes
sewing kit
sunglasses
sun block for lips

Speak to a specialist

Email: info@authenticbhutantours.com

Cell: 00975-17343434

Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.

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21 Nov 2016

Tshaluna Trek

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Tshaluna Trek starts from Paro and ends at Thimphu. It is one of the easiest treks in Bhutan. You will be passing by the villages and rhododendron flowers. If you do this trek end of April

or 1st week of May, you will see the Rhododendron Flowers blooming.

Our expert specialists are ready to help you plan your next trip. You can call us on 00975-2-335423 (Call us today from 9am )

or complete the this form and we’ll contact you to begin planning your tailor-made trip.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Trip Highlights

Trekking provides the best opportunity to experience and explore the real heart of Bhutan.

Discover a unique insight into the rural culture of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Close contact with the people living in the remote areas of Bhutan.

Explore and appreciate the pristine environment of Bhutan.

Enjoy with the wilderness experiences in Bhutan.

Explore the adventure tours of Bhutan.

Enjoy with majestic views of the country’s virgin landscapes and unclimbed mountains.

Explore the routes taken by our ancestral.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01. Arrive to Paro (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. Your Bhutanese escort from Authentic Bhutan Tours- For Your Bhutan Experience! will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, and then drive you to the Paro Rimpung Dzong, the center of civil and religious authority in this region. After this we will have lunch in the Paro town. Lunch will be served at Paro.

After lunch we will drive to the view Drukgyel Dzong and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in 1649 to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invasion, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize). Evening stroll around the Paro valley town the valley of surpassing Beauty, Dinner and overnight stay at Paro hotel

Meal Plan: Welcome Dinner Accommodation: Hotel

Day 02. Paro – Jeledzong (Trek Starts)

Today our 3nights/4 days trek will start. After our breakfast, we will drive to Paro National Museum and meet our trekking crew members and before we start our trek, we will visit Paro National Museum. Our trek starts from here near National Museum. On clear days, the snow-capped mountains can be seen. The camp site- near old JeleDzong.

Accommodation: Camping Camp Site: Old JeleDzong Altitude: 3,350 m. Distance: 10 Km. Time: 3 – 4 hours.

Day 03. Jeledzong – Tshaluna

The days trail will be all the way downhill till you reach Tshaluna. Trail leads through the ancient trail through rhododendron forest. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest. The day’s camp will be at Tsheluna.

Accommodation: Camping Camp Site: Tsheluna Altitude: 2,250m Distance: 10 Km. Time: 4 – 5 hours.

Day 04. Tshaluna – Phajoding

The trail leads to climb up. The view of the valleys can be seen. The climb will take you till Pumla where lunch will be served at the Pumla monastery. After lunch the trail leads towards Phajoding and on clear days the views of “Gangkhar Puensum” 7554 meters, the highest mountain in Bhutan can be seen. Camp at Phajoding.

Accommodation: Camping Camp Site: Phajoding Altitude: 3,250 m Distance: 12 Km Time: 4-5 hour

Day 05. Phajoding - Thimphu

The trek to Thimphu is downhill through blue pine forests. Lunch will be served at Thimphu. Afternoon at Thimphu City tour – Visit to Nunnery, Memorial Chhorten, Handicraft Emporiums & Thimphu town & Tashichho Dzong.

Dinner and overnight in the hotel.Hotel Peaceful Resort or similar standard

Day06. Thimphu – Paro International Airport

Drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish you a very safe and comfortable flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the Airport.

We will be looking forward to see you again in Bhutan- The Land of Happiness!

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