Travel types in Bhutan
Trekking in Bhutan
Due to Bhutan’s unique location in the Himalayas, trekking is an optimal opportunity to see the country from its best side. Tourist Travel has made sure that you can have your dream trip in the mountains of the Himalayas fulfilled, by offering up to several trips with trekking.
Cultural journey in Bhutan
According to Vaultedwatches.com, Bhutan’s culture is largely influenced by Buddhism, which can be clearly seen in the country’s beautiful decoration. Among other things, Tourist Travel travels to the Paro Valley, where you can see the symmetrical and beautiful Buddhist temple, Rinpung Dzong from 1646.
You must experience these in Bhutan
Trongsa Dzong
Trongsa Dzong is the largest Dzong fort in Bhutan and is located in the Trongsa district. The fort is a good bet for a classic Dzong with a long and interesting history behind it. Both significant monks and kings, have had their walk in Trongsa Dzong.
The building is equipped with many narrow passages and corridors, wide stone stairs and beautiful stone-paved courtyards. It is built on a valley right next to the Mangde Chhu River and the area around the fort is absolutely breathtaking and spectacular.
Trongsa Dzong also serves as a town hall and public administrative building for Central Bhutan. In addition, the fort has housed the Wangchuck dynasty of ruling ministers, who since 1907 have held the title of Bhutan’s ruling kings.
Snowman / Lunana and Druk Path trek
The snowman trek is the most famous and demanding trek in Bhutan. It takes a full 30 days to fight your way through the terrain on this legendary trek. The snowman trek leads as far from the highway as we can almost get, and out to the most remote parts of the country.
Beautiful green valleys, rushing rivers and mountain peaks in fog will together portray a paradise of a landscape for you. You will surely also encounter friendly locals, beautiful monasteries and views that no adjective in the world can describe.
Druk Path is Bhutan’s classic trek, which stretches through the lighter areas of the Himalayas. The landscape on the trek is varied, and you will experience everything from terrace land to forest with oak, rhododendron and pine.
Temarker in Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a mountain town in India. But if you are still round Bhutan, you should plan this the -mecca into your trip. Here are a myriad of variations of tea in all sorts of colors and flavors. This is the product of the world’s largest tea plantations, which are also found in Darjeeling.
The mountain town is located at an altitude of 2,130 meters in the Himalayas and houses approx. 130,000 inhabitants. The large level difference in Darjeeling means that the streets are staggered in relation to each other. With a twinkle in the eye, a walk in Darjeeling can be compared to a trek.
Take Tourist Travel to Darjeeling and visit one of the city’s fantastic tea plantations. Here you can learn the art of making a completely exquisite tea. Darjeeling is easily famous and infamous as the city from which the world’s best tea originates.
Humayuns Mausoleum
Although the travel destination is called Bhutan, with Tourist Travel you will often also round India’s main tourist destination. One of the beautiful monuments in India is the giant Mausoleum Humayun, which is located in the eastern part of Dehli.
The giant tombstone is the first example in India of Mughai culture. The mausoleum was built in the 16th century by Humayun’s wife. The impressive building is admired time and time again by great architects around the world – and with good reason.
The tomb is located in the middle of four surrounding gardens. Likewise, the wonder of the world is the Taj Mahal. Humayun’s Mausoleum is clearly inspired by the construction of the Taj Mahal, and is certainly another flashy example of an Indian mausoleum.
Places to experience in Bhutan
The capital Thimphu
Thimphu is a hectic city. Both new and old times have their mark on the capital, which is clearly seen in the street scene. Traditional conservatism is in Thimphu combined with a rapid development.
Life in Thimphu is varied and nuanced. Here are both yellow and crimson-clad monks, ordinary workers, school children, public servants in ghoer and kira (traditional costumes) and curious tourists.
Trongsa
In Trongsa you can visit the largest dzong fort in Bhutan. Trongsa Dong is a Bhutanese classic that exudes centuries of national tales. Important monks and kings have left their footprints in the fort and on its history.
When a king is to be created in Bhutan, he will first receive the title of Penelop in Trongsa. He is then upgraded to ruler of the city and eventually the other ruler of Trongsa. Next, the king may come into play.
The capital of Sikkim, Gangtok
Formerly an independent country, Sikkim has been an Indian state wedged between Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet since 1975. The area is great for bird enthusiasts as the lush forests are enriched with a varied bird life.
Sikkim’s capital Gangtok is home to 100,000 inhabitants. The city is known for its clean lines. These include the rushing river Rora and the Sionolchu Mountains. From Gangtok you have an unforgettable beautiful view.