7 Dec 2022

The Role of a Professional Tour Operator for a Thriving Sightseeing Tour in Bhutan

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Bhutan is somewhat seen as a splendid country filled with awe-inspiring natural beauty, vibrant culture, spiritual and historical attractions, and intrepid adventure. Abundant natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes, magnificent monasteries, ancient Buddhist temples, fluttering prayer flags, and happy faces are few elements of how we begin to describe Bhutan! A journey through the magical and breathtaking lands would surely be a good start to get yourself introduced to the happy country!

Sightseeing TourBhutan sightseeing packages have been gaining attention in recent years. Tailor made Bhutan Sightseeing Package is the perfect abode if you are looking for peace and fresh air. For these reasons, many travelers use package tours provided by major travel agencies for their first trip to Bhutan. There is also a sense of security that everything will be arranged for you, including airline tickets, accommodation, and travel itinerary during your stay. In this case, complicated procedures such as various reservations and arrangements will still be done for you, but all sightseeing activities are customizable. It is just the right choice for travelers who want to enjoy the Bhutan sightseeing they’ve always dreamed of while having that little bit of privacy. We hope our Bhutan sightseeing packages will be helpful for you and we strive to make your trip more fun and memorable. We will introduce various merits of taking any of our Bhutan sightseeing packages. It will fit best based on your needs & budget.

Every aspect of your trip

Since return airline tickets, airport fees and taxes, airport transfers, and accommodations are all-inclusive and a set travel itinerary is followed, you do not need to arrange anything. Also, guides and interpreters are on board sightseeing buses, so you will not feel inconvenienced even if you do not understand the local language at all. There are also sightseeing packages that include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can save time and effort in finding restaurants.

You can tour efficiently

The Bhutan sightseeing packages we offer are extremely efficient no matter if you are a solo traveler or travel in a group. We can take you to the famous sights and places where you can explore the real gems of Bhutan but eat local specialties in each area incorporated well into the itinerary. You won’t get lost & there will be no time wasting. We also offer optional tours for you to experience unique Bhutanese culture such as tea ceremonies, dressing in local clothes, craft production, etc.

Cheap and cheerful

The biggest advantage of our sightseeing packages is the cost. Since the cost of all transfers, entrance fees to various sights, accommodation and meals are included, the price of the tour has most definitely been set at a reasonable range except for your luxury transport mode & star-rated accommodation. However, it varies based on your travel needs, areas covered, staying preference, food, transport, knowledgeable guide & adventure activities.

Sightseeing TourAccess to the principal tourist attractions

Among the advantages of making a trip through our team, there is another privilege, much appreciated by the tourist: that easy access to the most in-demand tourist attractions. Usually, our tour operators organize things properly. It will allow the client easy and quick access to the most popular tourist attractions, monasteries, fortresses, and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys in Bhutan.

You must have various reasons to visit Bhutan, such as for sightseeing, bird watching, trekking, photography, cultural exploration, and much more. We can make your journey easy & comfortable. Our customer support is available 24 hours a day, so you can consult and ask questions at any time. We offer comprehensive Bhutan sightseeing packages & customer support for travelers after arrival in Bhutan. It is curated by our licensed interpreter guides.

30 Sep 2022

The cultural attraction not to miss during Bhutan cultural tours

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Bhutan is famed for its integral cultural distinctiveness ideally showcased through local Buddhism, conventional arts and ways of life. When you travel in the world’s happiest country, especially if you are a culture lover, you will be astonished by the striking beauty of countless well-preserved legacy and captivating tourist attractions. It will offer an inspiring impression of real Bhutanese highlights. If you are a culture lover, do not forget to contact us at Authentic Bhutan Tours and be part of our customized Bhutan cultural tours. We will arrange to take you to the iconic sites depicting the cultural aspects of Bhutan.

Jhomolhari Mountain Festival

Let us look at some of the cultural attractions you need not miss during a cultural tour in Bhutan.

Chimi Lhakhang – The fertility temple 

Locally called the fertility temple Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Sopsokha Village, Punakha District. The only way to reach the temple is to take a short hike along the village path and paddy fields. Constructed in 1499, it is a significant Bhutanese pilgrimage site.

Not only locals but foreigners also visit this temple due to a belief hardly found anywhere. The temple stands for fertility belief and has representation in the phallus symbols and paintings. Childless couples visit the temple to have the blessings of having a baby. However, the temple is associated with everyone’s wealth, luck, and security. Chimi Lhakhang is an exceptional part of Buddhist ethnicities in Bhutan, somehow uncommon yet very imposing and fascinating.

Beautiful Dzongs 

When you are in West Bhutan, do not miss to be at Tashichho Dzong, Punakha Dzong, and Rinpung Dzong. While in middle and East Bhutan, you must be at Trongsa Dzong and Trashigang Dzong.

Dzongs are integral to Bhutanese culture, combining various functions like religion, military, administration, and society. Moreover, the symbolic architecture of the Dzongs makes them a structure to look at. At such Dzongs, you can witness iconic masterworks of Bhutanese architectural sculptures with planned locations, spectacular structural splendour, attractive layouts, and beautiful details.

National Institute of Zorig Chusum 

The National Institute of Zorig Chusum opened in 1971, and being there; you can have an insight into Bhutanese traditional arts. Young students have taught thirteen conventional arts of Bhutan, which include painting, sculpturing, wood carving, embroidery, and weaving. The primary purpose of this institute is to carry forward the cultural legacies to the next generation. It also showcases the effort of the Bhutanese people to keep their cultural heritage alive.

Royal Highlander Festival

To learn about the cultural traditions of Bhutan, we also make arrangements so that you can witness the traditional festivals, such as Paro Tshechu, Thimphu Tshechu and Punakha Tshechu. You can participate in these festivals and sing and dance with the locals.

During the Bhutan cultural tours, you can draw nearer to local individuals, getting to know their lifestyles, places, artistry, engineering, history, and music. If you wish to have the best exposure to Bhutanese culture, do remember us at Authentic Bhutan Tours.