Bhutan Adventure
Bhutan
The modern world is beginning to filter in to this Himalayan kingdom – a ban on TV was lifted in 1999, for example – but it remains a wonderfully unspoilt corner of the world.
Bhutan is also the country that famously values Gross National Happiness above Gross National Product, and a few days in the fresh air and majestic scenery here should enhance your general net happiness – as long as you can overcome the guilt of contributing to the country’s GNP.
Journeys to Bhutan generally begin and end at Paro, where the country’s only international airport is located. Aside from simple immersion in a thoroughly alien but fascinating culture, trekking is one of the main activities, and keen walkers will be in their element here. Other activities include white-water rafting (from September to May), instruction in archery using traditional bamboo bows, and trout fishing in the many mountain streams and rivers, thanks to a British army officer who introduced trout as he missed the fishing of his homeland.
Most of Bhutan’s population still wears the traditional national dress of knee or ankle-length robes and is occupied in agriculture of making traditional handicrafts which can be bought at the markets of the capital, Thimphu.
Testimonials
'A memorable and positively other-worldly trip.'
‘What an amazing country it is – just like stepping back in time, and so beautiful!
All the arrangements went extremely smoothly, including the flight to Paro, when we were able to get seats on the left-hand side of the ‘plane to get the best view of the mountains. I think that was one of the most exciting flights we have ever had!
Representatives of the Agency looked after us well, and the driver we hired from the Agency for a morning’s sight-seeing was helpful and competent....
Rosemary
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