Eastern Bhutan Tours

Seeing the level of enthusiasm that Bhutanese have for this sport, it would not be wrong to say that archery is the crown jewel of the country. And it must be the aura of Bhutan that even the tourists can’t resist themselves to enjoy one or more matches of archery. The joy of seeing an arrow leaving the bow and hitting the target, some 100 metres away, is unparalleled.

Cheerleading and dancing, along with the game, create a sense of sportsmanship that can rarely be found someplace else. So many local people come out of their houses to watch the matches, which gives a great chance to interact with people and learn about their culture.

Archery in Bhutan continues to see the evolution through the efforts of people to master the art with their skills and techniques. The game thrives and cheers up people even though there are a few challenges faced in it. “What is the magic that they can hit the target at such a far distance”, you may ask yourself. The answer lies in Bhutan. All you have to do is reach out!

Bhutan has been protected by both its isolation within the Himalayas and the topography of its mountainous land, resulting in over 70% of the land remaining forested with 60% protected by 10 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The diverse range of habitat varies from sub-tropical jungles at 150m to alpine meadows at over 4,500m, supporting an extraordinary range of birds and wildlife.

Today, Bhutan has some of the best birding sites in the world with over 780 species of birds and lies within one of the 221 Global Endemic Bird Areas with 28 species of birds endemic to Eastern Himalayas.

Our Spring birding tour will take you through eastern Bhutan’s most beautiful landscape, where we should encounter some 350 species of birds including the country’s star attractions like the Satyr Tragopan, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Beautiful Nuthatch and Ward’s Trogon. In addition to the great number of birds, we should also find over 10 species of mammals and an amazing variety of butterflies and flowers.

Bhutan’s cultural Tour wonder’s manifest in our treasure trove of temples, monasteries and grand Fortresses, standing like sentinels guarding centuries -old communities. There are hundred and one reasons to bundle up your bag packs and hit the jagged landscape and unruffled mountain roads of this Himalayan kingdom.

The visitors to this country often face the dilemma of being spoiled for choices. The eye-popping journeys are a visual treat on their own and offer a good panorama of countries, ancient cultures wrapped up in our fiery and pungent chili dishes, and houses that are adorned with giant phallic graffiti, native only to this part of the Himalaya.

Cast to the fish of your dreams in the Himalayas.  Manifest your Himalayan fishing dream in Bhutan’s royal waters with us. Enjoy guide fishing on some of Bhutan’s best Golden Mahseer waters where you have some of the best chances of connecting to the fish of your dreams, witness ancient living cultures in a amazing country and breathtaking Himalayan scenery.

Your stay will be complimented with accommodation in mobile luxury camps that compliment your angling experience.

Do note that angling in Bhutan is on a strict catch and release basis using single hooks, be it flies or lures fishing which is also permitted.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a stunning country with vast pristine, untouched natural landscapes that offer a variety of unique hiking trails. Bhutan’s stunning natural beauty and the relatively isolated nature of its walking trail make the country a veritable paradise for nature lovers.

There are many alluring and tempting short day nature walk  in Bhutan that allow you to go into nature’s lap and visit many hill-top villages, monasteries, and valleys. The path which leads to these destinations is magical and passes through ancient walking trails. There are a short nature walk trails available in almost all the places in Bhutan; be it Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, or any other Dzongkhag in Bhutan.

The mountain terrains of Bhutan offer enthralling adventure on Horseback. You will relish every moments. The tour entails road travel through prominent cultural destination of Bhutan and horse ride in the kingdom’s most beautiful valleys.

The crystal-clear rivers of Bhutan are one of the kingdom’s best kept open secrets. Fed by the glacial-melt of the Eastern Himalayas, six major rivers (Wang Chhu, Sunkosh, Puna Tsang Chhu, Mangde Chhu, Kuri Chhu and Dangme Chhu and their tributaries), have been scouted for kayaking and rafting.

They cut through high valleys and low plains to meet up with the Brahmaputra River in India.

The pristine natural setting and the sheer variety of the rivers’ courses provides a unique opportunity to explore Bhutan’s beautiful wilderness. Adventurous travelers will not be disappointed by the rugged, untamed waterways of Bhutan. The rivers are plentiful with strong currents varying between slow, gentle flows in some places and powerful, raging torrents can be found throughout the country. Although adventure sports and tourism are relatively recent introductions to Bhutan, they are rapidly gaining in popularity.

The river courses available in Bhutan offer something for all visitors, regardless of experience: There are easy routes for beginners and hair-raising runs for the veterans. Besides the rafts and the kayaks, Bhutanese agents also organize walking and trekking expeditions along the scenic river banks. The best time for rafting and kayaking is from March to April and November to December.

Motithang Takin Preserve is located on the hilltop facing Thimphu valley. It is 5 km car drive from Thimphu main core town are. Just below Sangaygang View Point Thimphu. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. It is preserved there to provide tourists to see the animal. Bhutan is a wildlife reserve area for takin. Originally a mini-zoo, it was converted into a preserve when it was discovered that the animals refrained from inhabiting the surrounding forest even when set free.

Mothithang Takin Preserve got a large free area covered with Pine Forest. Takin can freely move from one place to another place and be protected fully. It is a large species found in the eastern Himalayas. It includes four subspecies: the Mishmi takin, the golden takin, the Tibetan takin, and the Bhutan takin.

The story of Takin & Lam Drukpa Kunley. He is also called” The Divine Madman”. He arrived in Bhutan from Tibet during the 15th century. He delivered religious teachings to the locals. The locals requested him to conjure up a miracle. He concurred, on the condition that he would be fed lunch – a whole cow & a whole goat. The local offered him lunch. The Lam Drukpa Kunley devoured the flesh of both animals & left out the bones. After that, he fixed the head of the goat onto the body of the cow with a mantra. The particular animal instantly began grazing on the meadows. Later on, the animal was named “Dong Gyem Tsey” which means Takin.

On our mountain bike tour in Bhutan we invite you on a road to self-discovery in a country that measures its progress in terms of happiness. And what could define happiness better than descending into one lush green valley after another, always accompanied by Buddhist shrines and the mighty Himalayas!

Combined with cultural highlights such as the world famous Tiger’s Nest monastery, this is an unforgettable adventure that will leave you feeling that you’ve experienced the soul of Bhutan.

Almost all the treks offer a combination of natural discovery and an insight into the country’s delicate and unique daily life. Many of the trails take walkers past remote and ancient monasteries, through deep forests, and close to villages. The trails pass grasslands and pastures for livestock, and meadows of wildflowers, butterflies, and grazing animals. Trekkers often get to spot blue sheep, takin and a variety of birdlife including the wild pheasants. Bhutan’s treks are also famous for the majestic views of the Himalayan peaks that provide a sense of awe and wonder and a point of contemplation for trekkers along the way.

Bhutan’s snow fed rivers gushing down the mountains offer an ideal setting for water sports such as rafting and kayaking. Adventure travelers will not be disappointed by the rugged, untamed waterways. The rivers are plentiful with strong currents varying between slow, gentle flows in some places and powerful, raging torrents in others. The river courses available in Bhutan offer something for all visitors, regardless of experience.