The Must See Highlights during the Bhutan Tour

Bhutan, The Last Shangri-La, is the small country in the Himalayas between the Tibet autonomous regions, of India and China. Bhutan is the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, whose profound teachings of this tradition remains well preserved and which exerts a strong influence in all aspects of life. Due to its pristine environment and harmonious society, the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan had opened its door to the tourists in 1974 after a long isolation from the rest of the world.

Bhutan is the land of peaceful Thunder Dragon and is known in the world by several names such as- the “Last Shangri –La”, and the ‘Last place on the roof of the world”. It has a great deal of offerings in its basket being offered as tourist spot such as- spectacular mountain views, immense scenic beauty and unique culture and lifestyle. Bhutan is an unforgettable holiday destination for those who choose to venture there. If you are planning to have a tour to Bhutan, then you should be aware of the Bhutan Tour Tariff. These tariffs are set by the Royal Government of Bhutan and are different for different groups depending on the number of people in the traveling group and also according to the season. During high season ( Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec) these tariffs per person tends to be high while in low season (Jan, June, July) these tariffs per person tend to be low.

The places one should see essentially when on tour to Bhutan are-
Gankar Punsum This is the highest mountain in the world which is unclimbed till date. One can see its full glory during trekking holiday to Bhutan.
Lunana This is the most challenging trek one can enjoy in Bhutan. Climbing this mountain includes a total of 24 days of rigorous hiking under high peaks in the Bhutanese Himalaya. To experience this one should be most fit and flexible explorer.
Paro Tsechu This is a very important Buddhist festival in the country. This is a five day long religious celebration which is held in spring each year. It is a very interesting fest for the enjoyment, where monks dress as saints and demons to re-enact the great battles of Buddhist mythology. During this fest ritual dances are performed, music is played, and copious amounts of barley wine and butter tea are drunk. This festival of Paro Tsechu should be experienced by any one if he wants to enjoy the Bhutan to its fullest.
The Tiger's Nest Monastery is the famous temple which one should visit during Bhutan Tour.
Thimphu It is the capital of Bhutan and has also some cultural highlights which can be seen during one’s Bhutan Tour like-The Memorial Chorten of the late king, the silversmiths' workshops, the archery contests at Changlimithang Stadium, and the weekend market etc.