November, 2007
On Gross National Happiness
28 November, 2007 - The third international conference on Gross National Happiness is going on in Bangkok, attended by about 300 people. Meanwhile the question we are asking at home is "Another conference?" To a number of Bhutanese people, including senior civil servants, GNH is the rhetoric we use to ... [more]
Nabji-Korphu Community Based Tourism (16 Nights/17 Days)
The Nabji Trail is an ideal post-harvest/winter trekking open from October up to the end of March. The trail is set out in Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, a park with an ecological rich environment. The park, located in central Bhutan, is also home to several cultural rich agricultural villages. ... [more]
Druk Path Trek (9 Nights/10 Days)
This is a short five day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although the route is sparsely inhibited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which ... [more]
Chelela Nature Trek (7 Nights/8 Days)
Day 1: Arrive Paro Arrive Paro. Afternoon visit the National Museum and Paro Dzong. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 2: Paro - Acclimatization Day Excursion to Taktshang literally known as Tiger's Nest. This is one of Bhutan's most sacred places, and an important pilgrimage destination. You will walk along a trail ... [more]
Punakha Winter Trek (7 Nights/8 Days)
This is a pleasant trek and not too taxing low altitude walk over the hills from Dechencholing to Punakha, and so is particularly suitable for the winter season. Day 1: Arrive Paro and transfer to Thimphu Arrive Paro in the morning. After lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Evening drive to ... [more]
Peaceful Dragon Odyssey (13 Nights/14 Days)
Day 1: Paro Arrive at Paro. Received by YANA representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Paro Excursion to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) and evening visit some sights. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3: Paro - Thimphu Morning drive to Thimphu. Afternoon sightseeing of the Thimphu valley. Evening at ... [more]
Cultural Highlights of Bhutan (12 Nights/13 Days)
Day 1: Paro Arrive at Paro. Received by YANA representative and transfer to the hotel. After lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. Evening explore Paro township. Welcome dinner and overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Paro - Day Excursion to Haa Valley After breakfast you will drive to Haa via Chelela Pass (3900m). ... [more]
Thunder Dragon Cultural (9 Nights/10 Days)
Day 1: Paro Arrive at Paro. Received by YANA representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Paro - Thimphu Morning drive to Thimphu. Afternoon Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3: Thimphu - Punakha Morning drive to Punakha via the Dochula (3100m), from where a great view ... [more]
Kingdom In the Clouds (7 Nights/8 Days)
Day 1: Paro Arrive at Paro. Received by YANA representative and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit National Museum & Paro Dzong (17th Century Fortress). Evening at explore around Paro town. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Paro - Thimphu Morning drive to Thimphu. Check in and lunch at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing in ... [more]
A Window To Bhutan (4 Nights/5 Days)
Day 1: Paro Arrive at Paro. Received by YANA representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. Day 2: Paro-Thimphu Morning drive to Thimphu. Afternoon sightseeing of Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3: Thimphu - Paro Morning sightseeing of the Thimphu valley. Afternoon drive to Paro. Overnight at Hotel. Day 4: Excursion ... [more]