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The Bhutan Photo Tour is aptly designed to have a touring route that has literally picturesque monuments, landscapes, villages, and cities. Every destination seems to outdo the other in terms of art, architecture, beauty, and awe. On top of that, it is a Himalayan country sandwiched between Tibet, China and India. It is somewhat comparable to Switzerland by virtue of its shape and mountainous landscapes, and thus, known as ‘Switzerland of Asia’. What’s breathtaking about this tiny Buddhist nation is monuments and monasteries built upon cliffs and ridges. They are bewildering. They are mystifying. It is the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world that has played a major role in its arts and crafts. You will have quite an amazing experience like never before.

You won’t have to wait long to come to its wonder. Right after you arrive in Paro, the gateway to Bhutan, for here is the only international airport, your visit to Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong will warm you up for upcoming marvels. Moreover, the Taktsang Palphung Monastery located on a precipice is incredible. Also known as the Tiger’s Nest, it is perched on a cliff approximately 900 meters above Paro Valley. It will be your eerie and ethereal experience. It is absolutely picturesque. In addition to it, when you get to Drugyel Dzong, you will have a magnificent view of Bhutan’s second-highest peak the Mount Jumolhari.

Being a Himalayan country, it has a lot of passes which will allow you a panoramic view of mountains and hills. You will cross such passes while traveling to Punakha. Dochu La Pass is pretty amazing. The Eastern Himalayan range will be a compelling sight to be hold. The capital city Thimpu has something extraordinary to offer—the painting school National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Folk Heritage Museum and handmade paper factory are a few. You would want to have their photos taken.

Bhutan Photo Tour takes you all the way to Samdrup Jongkhar, where you will be visiting a myriad of magnificent historical, religious, and cultural sites and monuments. Equally majestic will be green hills and soaring mountains.

Druk Discovery tour, Druk that appears on the flag of Bhutan is a Bhutanese national symbol, so it obviously is the Thunder Dragon which is one of the most revered elements in the Bhutanese mythology. Interestingly, the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is called ‘Land of Druk’, and its leaders are called ‘Thunder Dragon Kings’. Hence, Druk distinctively endows immense national, historical, and cultural significance to Bhutan which is a small country in the Himalayas between Tibet, China and India. The tiny kingdom of Bhutan also called ‘The Last Shangrila’ is the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world.

The country is magical and mystical. In fact, the tour package itself is evidence of what it will bring to you—you will discover its distinctive and densely packed wonder in the form of culture, tradition, religion, and nature. It will be stupendously exciting and enlivening. On top of that, you will learn a lot about history, art, and religion.

During Druk Discovery tour, you will get the vibe right after landing in Paro—the gateway to the last Shangri-La on Earth. The only international airport is located here. It is one of the most beautiful districts in the country, located at an altitude of 2,250 m. Its lush rice fields and meadows provide you with a sense of serenity. Furthermore, it is famous for growing red rice, apples, and peaches. It has astonishing fortresses, monuments, and religious sites. Some of its attractions are Bhutanese Farmhouse, Drugyel Dzong, Dungtse Lhakhang, Kila Goenpa, Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Rinpung Dzong, Paro Ta-Dzong (National Museum), Tachog Lhakhang and Taktsang.

And, your drive to Thimpu will be all the more exciting with the view of beautiful landscapes and spectacular monasteries. You might want to stop and take a visit to the privately-owned temple Tamchoe Lahkhang perched on a ridge. More than anywhere, the capital city Thimpu is apt to get you a glimpse of quintessential Bhutan as it is an amalgam of Bhutanese people from all walks of life, which certainly has rendered the city to have prominent features that you cannot keep yourself from admiring. Trashi Chho Dzong, Changangkha Lhakhang, Weekend Market, Tango Goemba, National Memorial Chorten, Motinthang Takin Preserve, Dechen Phodrang, National Library of Bhutan and National Institute for Zoning Chusum are some of the unmissable attractions of Thimpu.
Likewise, Punakha is rich with dzong, Chorten, Lhakhang, river, suspension bridge, pass, national park, and many more.

The Druk Path Trek is justifiably the most admired and adored trek in Bhutan, the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the Himalayas between Tibet and India, also known as ‘The Last Shangrila’.

The trek not only showers you with ancient Lhakhang, dzongs, and villages but also floods you with awesome landscapes of blue pine forests, high undulating ridges, and aquamarine lakes. By the way, Lhakhang and dzongs are distinctive types of monasteries and fortresses respectively in the tiny kingdom of Bhutan.

In addition to it, the trail takes you through highly rich and vibrant forests of fir, blue pine and dwarf rhododendrons. You will have a rare rich experience. On top of that, the Jimling Lake will amaze you with its crystal-clear water and gigantic trout. And, the abiding beauty of the highest unclimbed peak in the world the Mt. Gangkar Puensum will bewitch you so much so that you may not want to take your eyes away from it.

The Druk Path trek, which leads from Paro to Thimpu, follows well-trodden trails in the west of the country. The trail has fewer settlements, but that will be enough to peek into their way of life. In fact, right from the moment of your arrival in Paro, it will get you animated with its beauty. It has a lot of highly attractive sites to visit. The Tiger’s Nest Monastery propitiously comes to one’s mind. Also known as the Taktsang, it is the most prominent Buddhist sites in Bhutan and is an architectural marvel.

Likewise, the Ringpung Dzong, Paro also has superb architecture. With illustrations portraying the life of Buddha, it is spiritually atmospheric. Furthermore, the Chele La Pass at 13,000 feet is the highest motor-able road pass in Bhutan.

What’s more, it doesn’t end here, in fact, the valley is heavily embedded with wonderful monuments and sites. A lot to explore for you. After sightseeing in Paro, you will embark on to explore a much more exciting place one after another. You will leave Paro to Jele Dzong, and it will be followed by the wonders of Jangchulakha, Jimilangtsho, Simikota, Phajoding, and eventually Thimpu. All these places have abundant attractions.

You will deeply fall in love with Thimpu. It is such an adorable city that has a lot to offer you—Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, Changangkha Lhakhang, Memorial Chorten are some of its attractions.

Taste of Bhutan tour takes you to the kingdom; a landlocked country situated on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia; it has never been colonized, and its national identity is based on Buddhism. In fact, it is headed by a spiritual leader. Now a constitutional monarch, its landscape is well-diversified—lush subtropical plains in the South to the sub-alpine Himalayan Mountains in the North.

Bhutan tourism is another aspect of the economic growth of the nation. every year thousands of tourists from different country visits here to explore the unseen natural and cultural beauty Bhutan.

Peaks are over 7,000 m, and in addition to all this, its diverse wildlife is well-known in the world. Most of the peaks are over 7,000 m with the Gangkhar Puensum being the highest mountain which is also the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.

Taste of Bhutan tour starts from Paro International Airport, then you will be driven to Thimpu, a Bhutan capital city. With the feast for your eyes, the unique taste of Bhutan will get you to drool as soon as you will head for Thimpu. You will find beautiful countryside and spectacular ancient monasteries. On top of that, you may want to visit the private temple Tamchog Lhakhang on a ridge crossing an old iron chain bridge. And, you will visit a lot of cultural, historical and religious sites in Thimpu, like Tashichho Dzong—a fortress built in 1641, Changangkha Lhakhang—a temple built in the 12th century, Memorial Chorten—one of the tallest monuments and stupa in Thimpu, Folk Heritage Museum—a place to give you an insight into culture and tradition of the country.

There are several other important sites you will visit. Then, your journey to Punakha will bring you excellent sites and views to behold. The Dochu La Pass and 108 Dochu La Chorten will be pretty breathtaking. Moreover, the Punakha Dzong will be one of the most beautiful Dzongs to see, and the longest suspension bridge will be quite a thrill to cross.

Thereupon the wonder keeps unfolding and increasing with your visit to Trongsa, Bumthang, and its Chokhor valley and Ura Valley, Phobjikha, and Paro. The journey will take you across the Pele La Pass, the Black Mountains, Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong, Kurjey Lhakhang, Jambey Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Lhakhang, the Wangdichholing Palace, Gangtey Gompa Monastery, Nyingpama monastery, Wangduephodrang Dzong, Tachogang Temple, Taktsang Monastery. The list goes on.

Besides, you will pass through villages observing their culture and tradition. You will participate in a few of their cultural programs.