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Browse through a wide range of Bhutan holiday packages with exciting offers at Thrillophilia. Book customized Bhutan vacation packages with exciting deals & offers.Booking customizable Bhutan tour packages with Thrillophilia will get you loads of exciting deals and offers. Specially curated packages will let you experience the charming beauty of these places that happens to be some of the unexplored parts of the great Himalayan Mountain Range. You will get to enjoy the scenic mountain ranges and also get a chance to learn more about the culture and tradition of the places by taking special guided tours. Thrillophilia makes sure that you get well-experienced and expert tour guides who will give you utmost knowledge about every single place.
Thrillophilia offers special guided tours for pilgrims so that they can have a complete understanding of the places of worship and the age-old monasteries having loads of historical significance. You will get personalized service all through the trip no matter you are in some of the hand-picked hotel accommodations or you are taking an adventure activity or simply traversing from one place to another. The expert crew members will make sure that you get all the bells and whistles at your fingertips.
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Which are the best places to visit on Bhutan tour?
Some of the most unique places that you need to include in your Bhutan tour packages are:1. Tiger’s Nest: Tiger’s Nest, also referred to as Taktsang Palphug Monastery, is not only famous here but throughout the world. This 16th-century monastery has an extraordinary architecture and is a must-visit while in hutan. It is a cluster of buildings that looks as if it is cascading down a 900-metre high cliff. It consists of 4 temples, praying spaces, and residences for monks. The monastery is reachable only after a steep 2-3 hour climb.Location: Taktsang trail, Paro Valley.Price: The entry fee is INR 1,000 per person.Timings: Every day 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
2. Chele La: One of the most intriguing and exciting places to visit in Bhutan, Chele La is the country’s highest motorable pass. Located at an altitude of around 3988 metres above sea level, it divides the Haa Valley from Paro Valley. The pass offers stupendous views of the surrounding alpine forests, waterfalls, lush green valleys, and mountains like Jomolhari.Location: The pass is located on the Bondey-Haa Highway.Price: There is no entry fee.Timings: The pass can be accessed anytime.3. Punakha Suspension Bridge: This suspension bridge is the oldest and the longest bridge in the country built over the Po Chhu River. It is quite an exciting experience walking on this wobbly yet surprisingly sturdy bridge as one crosses over the rushing river. It is an amazing vantage point to see the beauty of the misty lush meadows and valleys around.Mountainous regions are synonyms with these amazing structures that seem to delicately hang in the air. One of the longest in the country, this wooden-planked bridge is a must-see. The length of the bridge is covered in colourful prayer flags and garlands that emit peaceful and positive vibrations as they flutter in the wind. The bridge connects the Punakha Dzong with the villages of Shengana, Samdingkha, and Wangkha.Location: Gunji Thang, Chuu Riverbank, 5 minutes away from the Punakha Dzong.Price: There is no entry fee.Timings: The Bridge is open 24/7.4. National Museum: There is no better way to know about the rich cultural heritage of this Himalayan kingdom than to visit its National Museum. The history of this museum is as intriguing as its treasures. This building was used as a watchtower in the 16th-century and reconstructed to house the museum in 1968.
This intriguing conch-shaped building is a testimony of how this country evolved. It has 6 floors, with each of them narrating a unique story through the preserved paintings, royal dresses, weapons, wildlife specimens, jewellery, masks, scrolls, carved stones, etc. The biggest attraction here is the ‘Egg of Mule’ that came to the museum in 1928.
While nobody knows how this intriguing exhibit came to the museum, there are many legends that one hears. It is said that there was a rich businessman Tshongpo Wangdi who possessed 2 mules with extraordinary strength. One day, one of his mules dropped dead and an egg was found beside his body. This egg, considered to be lucky, saved the family from an epidemic that destroyed their entire village.Location: The museum is located above the Rinpung Dzong, Paro.Price: INR 25 per person.Timings: Summers (March-October)- 9:00 am to 5:00 pmWinters (November-February)- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm5. Dochula Pass: This mountain pass, standing at an elevation of around 3100 metres, is one of the most striking locations in Bhutan. The pass is famous for offering jaw-dropping panoramic views of surrounding mountains and valleys shrouded in silvery mist.
Thickets of flowers like magnolia, rhododendrons, surround the pass and Daphne and are framed by Himalayan ranges in the background. At the pass’s summit, you will see the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens (stupas) that stand as a memorial to the fallen Bhutanese soldiers in the 2003 armed rebellion. Every year the Dochula Druk Wangyal Tsechu is held at the festival ground near the pass.Location: The pass is located on the road between Thimphu to Punakha.Price: There is no entry fee.Timings: Can be accessed any time of the year.6. Haa Valley: Surrounded by miles of brown-golden rice fields, meadows, and high mountain peaks in the background, Haa Valley is one of the most stunning places to include in your Bhutan tour packages. Home to the Queen Grandmother of the Dorji dynasty, this valley was opened to the tourists only in 2002.
This is why it has mostly remained untouched and is the best place to spend some laid back time. Don’t miss seeing the White Temple and the 15th-century Haa Wangchuk Dzong while here. The valley is quite popular with adventure enthusiasts for its numerous rugged trails that are perfect for hiking and mountain biking.Location: The valley is located in the south-west of Paro and connects it with Chhukha and Samtse.Price: There is no entry fee.Timings: Can be visited any time of the year.7. Royal Manas National Park: Bhutan is abundant in wildlife and has rich & diverse fauna ecosystems throughout its landscape. This national park, sharing its border with the Manas Tiger Reserve in India, showcases how the Bhutanese people lovingly conserve their nature. It houses hundreds of endangered and vulnerable species of birds, plants, animals, butterflies, and fish that are rarely seen in any other countries besides Bhutan.
Some of the park’s most famous and exotic residents of this park are Himalayan Black Bears, Royal Bengal Tigers, Asian Elephants, Asiatic Gaur, Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur, Red-headed vultures, White-bellied herons, etc.If you plan in advance, you can also participate in bird watching tours that are conducted regularly at the park.Location: South-central Bhutan.Price: INR 100 per person.Timings: Every day from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm8. Choki Traditional Art School: Bhutan has a rich culture of art and craft and this beautiful place showcases how the love of these extends beyond barriers. This art school was specially established to teach arts to students who were talented but couldn’t afford to pay to learn. On your visit, you will be met with smiling little faces who will happily take you on a round of their school to see children engaged in clay art, carvings, and painting.Location: Kabesa Lam, Thimphu.Price: The entry is free.Timings: Every day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.9. Weekend Handicraft Market: Also known as the authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar, this vibrant market is the highlight of any Bhutan tour. This is where people go to catch the vibrant and happy pulse of the country.
Sellers from all across the country come to this bazaar every weekend to sell amazing bamboo products, silk fabrics, statuettes of Buddha, prayer flags, brass incense holders, carved dragons, thangkas, bells, drums, jewellery, etc. You can also pick up locally made beer, honey, cheese, tea leaves, noodles, and spices here. Don’t miss to try delicious and authentic Bhutanese snacks like Ema Datshi, Shakam Paa, Juma, and a huge range of momos.Location: Below Norzim Lam, Thimphu.Price: There is no entry feeTimings: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm -
What are the best things to do on Bhutan Trip?
1. Soak in the spirituality: Bhutan is a deeply spiritual country dotted with monasteries and temples that welcome everybody to soak in the aura of calm and peace irrespective of the faith that one follows. Some of the best temples and monasteries to include in your Bhutan tour packages are the Tiger’s Nest, Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, and Trashigang Dzong.
One of the best places to soak in the mountainside serenity is the Great Buddha Dordenma. Being in the presence of this 51-metre high statue that’s encircled by 1,25,000 miniatures of the same statue is quite a surreal experience.Location: These temples and monasteries are spread throughout the country.Price: Every monastery has its own entry system.Timings: Generally between 9:00 am-5:00 pm every day.2. Enjoy the thrill of river rafting: Not many people know that Bhutan is quite an amazing destination for river rafting. There are several rivers with rapids ranging from 1-6 ( 1 being the easiest) that are popular rafting locations. Whether one is a beginner or an experienced rafter, there is something for everybody.
It is an amazing experience seeing the stunningly rugged landscape of Bhutan from its waters as you pass through thick forests, ridges, valleys, and farmlands. The best time to enjoy river rafting here is between March-April and November-December.Location: Some of the best places to enjoy white water rafting here are Po Chhu and Mo Chhu (Punakha Valley), Mangde Chhu (Trongsa), Kuri Chhu, Puna Tsang Chhu & Wang Chhu (Thimphu)Price: Depending on the season (peak or off) and the rafting school that you choose, the price varies between INR 2,000-4,000 per person.Timings: Any day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.3. Trace the ancient trade route: What’s better than enjoying a trek in the pristine countryside of Bhutan? Taking a trek route that will take you through one of the oldest trade routes in the world. Running between stunning mountain passes, the route will take you through some of the most amazing & unforgettable landscapes.
You will pass through lush yak pastures, emerald-green lakes, forests of rhododendron, apple orchids, and lush green ridges as your guide narrates interesting stories about the trade route. Views of Mount Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake, and Gangkar Punsum will accompany you throughout your trek.Location: The trek starts from Paro and ends at Thimphu as it passes through places like Damchena Village, Jele Dzong, Jangchulakha, Simkota, and Phajoding.Price: The trek costs around INR 70,000 per person.Timings: This is a 5 night and 6-day long trek.4. Enjoy the exotic Bhutanese cuisine: Bhutanese cuisine is considered to be amongst the most exotic cuisines in the world. It is known around the world for its comfortable and subtle flavours of yak meat, pork, eggs, and vegetables combined with undertones of cheese and varieties of chillies.
Some of the best dishes to try here are the huge range of steamed & fried dumplings, Goep, Juma, Gondo Datshi, Jasha Maru, Hoentay, Lom, and Khatem. Don’t miss to include local food sampling in your Bhutan tour package and try the local ‘Ara’, creamy liquor made of wheat, rice, or barley.Location: Some of the best places to eat are Bukhari at Hotel Uma, Ambient Café, Galingkha, Swiss Guest House, and Baan Thai.Price: A meal for two, depending on the restaurant, will cost between INR 400-1000.Timings: The restaurants are generally open till 9:00 pm.5. Enjoy traditional hospitality: One of the best ways to learn about and enjoy the happy relaxed, and slow-paced Bhutanese lifestyle is to stay with a local family in a homestay. Not only would you get to know the native language, traditions, and culture, but you can also experience amazing things like a hot stone bath, milking farm animals, and even cooking along with the family. Don’t miss trying the hot buttery tea, pork fat flavoured rice, and khuli (traditional pancakes).Location: Some of the best homestays in Bhutan are Damchoe (Thimphu), Aum Om & Authentic Bhutanese Homestay (Paro), Haa Valley Homestay & Ugyen (Haa Valley)Price: Depending on the homestay that you choose, the prices range between INR 1500-3000 per night.Timings: The homestays are available round the year.6. Attend a festival: Bhutanese people, known as the happiest people on earth, surely know how to celebrate their culture and heritage. Any Bhutan trip is incomplete without attending one of these glorious riots of colour, music, dance, and fanfare. One of the best festivals to attend is Paro Tsechu (March) to see dance performances by lamas and the unrolling of a 4-storey high thangka.
You can see traditional dance forms like Shingje Yabyum and Drametse during this festival. Another not-to-be-missed celebration is the Haa Summer Festival (July) to see dancers wearing colourful masks, costumes, and jewellery dancing to local drum beats. There are also sporting contests, food & drink tasting, and religious performances, which one can attend.
Bhutan also hosts the world’s only festival dedicated to mushrooms! Known as the Matsutake Festival (August), it not only educates people about the thousands of existing varieties of mushrooms but also how they are grown sustainably in Bhutan. You can enjoy delicious foods made of mushrooms and participate in mushroom picking activities.Location: Paro, Bumthang, and Haa Valley.Price: There is no entry fee.Timings: The festivities generally last for 2-3 days. -
What are the adventure things to do on Bhutan trip?
1. White water rafting in Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu River: Both these streams are famous for offering the adventure lovers a much required thrill in their Bhutan trip. The gushing streams of the white waters offer enough rapids to make rafting a must do activity here. Life jackets and other first aid is always available at site, thus helping you to enjoy this adventure at its best.
2. Kayaking: Either travelling solo or enjoying a trip with your friends, a session of Kayaking in Wang Chhu is a must do activity. Traversing the deep blue waters in a raft while immersing yourself into the wilderness of slowly gushing streams will provide you with much required adventure.
3. Trekking: The quaint valley of Paro is home to many beautiful trails loaded with a wide variety of local flora and fauna. These trails are perfect to indulge in a session of trekking and ascending to the top of the hills like Jomolhari Peak.
4. Paragliding: Get a chance to marvel at the panoramic scenery of the mountain area and the beautiful valley while flying like a bird and enjoying an adrenaline rushing session of Paragliding. The scenic Ura Valley is famous for paragliding due to its height, thus attracting flocks of crowds towards it. -
How to reach Bhutan from India?
It is convenient to reach Bhutan from India. You can either reach Bhutan by air or by road.
By Air: Paro International Airport is the only international airport in Bhutan. The best way to reach Bhutan by air is to take a flight from Kolkata as there are direct flights to Paro from Kolkata. However, you can also fly to Paro from Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati and Bagdogra but only connecting flights are available.
By Road: Phuentsholing in Bhutan is 170 km away from Bagdogra and can be accessed by road through bus, private taxi or private vehicle. However, an ‘entry permit’ from the Immigration Office of Royal Government of Bhutan in Phuensholing is required in order to travel to Bhutan by road.
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How many days do you need to visit Bhutan?
4 to 5 days are enough to traverse the beautiful and serene areas of Bhutan. From the beautiful monasteries to the gushing rivers, every prominent destination of tourist interest can be easily covered in this time. A 5 day trip to Bhutan will also provide you with enough time to indulge in adventurous activities like trekking and paragliding. -
How much does a trip to Bhutan cost from India?
A trip to Bhutan costs around INR 28000 to INR 33000 for a single person. However, if you book your package from Thrillophilia, you might get a chance to enjoy some coupons or deals to customise your own package. -
How far is Bhutan from Siliguri?
Bhutan is 224 KM away from Siliguri and to cover this distance, one can easily board a train from NJP and reach Bhutan in around 10 hours. -
Which is better: Bali or Bhutan?
If you are looking for a quiet and crowd-free location then Bhutan is the best place to enjoy a vacation. From paragliding to rafting, every kind of adventurous activity can be enjoyed here. Bali is also a good option if you are interested in the hustle and bustle and want to enjoy the beaches. Both the places are better in their own way. -
How much time does it take to get a visa to Bhutan?
If you are an Indian, Bangladeshi or Maldivian national traveling to Bhutan, you do not need a visa. As for the other tourists, though it may vary depending upon the peak-season and off-season situation, it normally takes from 8 to 10 days to get a visa to Bhutan.
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