Bhutan
remained isolated from outside cultural influences for
centuries. It has always maintained a strict policy on
maintaining and preserving its culture and heritage. Only
in mid 1970s foreign visitors were allowed to visit the
country but it still maintains limited numbers of visitors.
These helped Bhutan preserve many aspects of its culture
that dates back to 17th century and before. Bhutan Excursions
will take you to the modern ancient Bhutan and showcase
the culture which our forefather has carefully guarded
in its purest form. Bhutanese believe that other than
the preservation of the culture and revered values. The
cultural tours organized by Skyline Treks & Expedition
give you insight into the people, the culture, tradition,
ecology and religion of the country. Cultural tours into
Bhutan will take you to the picturesque arts and architectures
of Bhutan. One will witness the unique festivals of Tsechus
which are conducted in almost all the dzongs, monasteries
and in important cultural places. The dzongs, monasteries,
chortens and traditional Bhutanese houses provides you
the spectacular splendor of Bhutanese architecture.
The cultural tours with Bhutan Excursions will take you
close to the unique and vibrant Buddhist ways of life.
Out cultural tours covers Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue,
Trongsa, Bumthang, Mongar, Lhuentshe, Trashigang and Trashi
Yangtse. The most spectacular festival of Bhutan- Tsechu,
takes place at the dzongs and important monasteries in
honor of Guru Rinpoche. They are normally celebrated in
springs and autumns. The five day festival consists of
colorful pageantry, mask dances, folk dances, and religious
allegorical plays. These festivals have not changed for
centuries. Tsechus are the medium of Buddhist teaching
which also gives an opportunity for social gatherings.
Tsechus provides an ideal opportunity to appreciate the
essence of Bhutanese unique culture and tradition. Bhutan’s
artistic, religious and cultural heritage and nature adventures
such as Birds, animals and flower watching, sightseeing
and trips to country’s prized parks and sanctuaries
for nature lovers. Skyline Treks & Expedition
will also arrange tailor made programs for their
clients.
Trip Highlight
• Unique opportunity to see how
the Bhutanese balance development & Tradition
• The country isn’t blindly adopting modern
western culture
• Prosperity by Gross National Happiness
• Measuring well being rather than consumption
The
complete Bhutan Experience Itinerary:
Day
01:
Arrival
at Tribhuban International Airport
and pick up you
by our private vehicle and transfer
to the Hotel.
Day
02:
Leisure day
in Kathmandu
Day
03:
Flight to Paro
and check in hotel
Day
04:
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day
05:
Paro/Thimphu
Day
06:
Thimphu/Punakha
Day
07:
Punakha/Gangtey
Day
08:
Gangtey/Trongsa
Day
09:
Trongsa/Jakar
Day
10:
Jakar
Day
11:
Jakar/Punakha
Day
12:
Punakha/Paro
Day
13:
Departure to Airport to Kathmandu
or BKK flight and return to your homecountry.
For further information
and price details, please write us at:info@trekinfo.biz
Cost
Includes:
Airport Pick up and drop off by
our private vehicle.
Supporting field staff including
professional trekking guide, cook,
kitchen boy, porters or pack animals
as well as their necessary insurance,
meals and allowances.
entrance permit.
Cost
does not include:
Meals and accommodation
in Kathmandu (If you want us to
book hotel for you before or after
the trekking).
Personal equipment
sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof
jacket, kit bag etc. (you can
rent them in Kathmandu at a cost
of US$ 1 per item for day)
Kathmandu airport
departure tax.
Equipment allowance
(Legally each expedition must
provide an equipment allowance
for all Sherpa guides and porters.
This allowance is necessary for
brand new equipment (sleeping
bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket,
raincoat etc.). Because this expedition
is not a high altitude expedition
we will negotiate with the guides
and porters to obtain an acceptable
agreement for this allowance.
Nevertheless the contribution
of each participant will be around
US$ 170.00
Travel / medical
insurance and emergency evacuation
cost
Personal expenses
such as laundry, telephone calls,
alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks
(including cold drinks and mineral
water), tips etc.
[ If you are with less than the minimum number
of participants please contact us. We can
bring you into contact with other people who
would be interested to do the same type of
trekking peak.]
Bhutan
remained isolated from outside cultural influences for
centuries. It has always maintained a strict policy on
maintaining and preserving its culture and heritage. Only
in mid 1970s foreign visitors were allowed to visit the
country but it still maintains limited numbers of visitors.
These helped Bhutan preserve many aspects of its culture
that dates back to 17th century and before. Bhutan Excursions
will take you to the modern ancient Bhutan and showcase
the culture which our forefather has carefully guarded
in its purest form. Bhutanese believe that other than
the preservation of the culture and revered values. The
cultural tours organized by Skyline Treks & Expedition
give you insight into the people, the culture, tradition,
ecology and religion of the country. Cultural tours into
Bhutan will take you to the picturesque arts and architectures
of Bhutan. One will witness the unique festivals of Tsechus
which are conducted in almost all the dzongs, monasteries
and in important cultural places. The dzongs, monasteries,
chortens and traditional Bhutanese houses provides you
the spectacular splendor of Bhutanese architecture.
