Bhutan Holidays

Introduction

Bhutan - The World’s last Shangri-La

Bhutan - a heavenly abode in the heart of the vast Himalayan, but little known to the outside just being wedged between giant neighbours and secluded by some of the high mountain ranges.

Bhutan is last paradise on earth reflects age old religion,
culture, arts & architecture in its golden peaks in the background of deep green valley’s and hillside, the vivid blue of the rivers and the sky, the white of the snow above the brown -gold alpine pastures speaking a serene language of silence - an integral part of Himalayan Buddhism for tradition and worship enabling the believers to reach Closer to the goal of enlightenment.

Now, Monterosa Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd., a specialist in Bhutan Holidays/Treks can make your dream come true through its exciting but affordable packages. We also offer varieties of programmes to suit various interests such as culture, history, nature, wildlife, bird watching, treks & expeditions both for groups & individuals. Our packages are as follows.

Places of Interest

Bumthang
It sounds like a blues bar in America's deep south, but Bumthang is the spiritual heartland of Bhutan and home to its most ancient and precious Buddhist sites. Bumthang encompasses four major valleys; the main one, Choskhor, is home to the most important dzongs, temples and palaces.

Phobjika Valley
Phobjika is a glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains. It borders the Black Mountains National Park which is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country because of the large flock of rare, endangered black-necked cranes that winter there.

These birds have a special place in Bhutanese folklore and you can learn more about the cranes at the Crane Observation and Education Centre and view their roosting place. It's an awesome spectacle at dusk when all the birds from the valley congregate for the night.

Jakar, at the foot of the Choskhor valley, is likely to be your base. Jakar Dzong, founded in 1549, is the largest in Bhutan. Further along Choskhor valley, the temple of Jampa Lhakhang was built in 659 and hosts one of the kingdom's most spectacular festivals, the Jampa Lhakhang Drup, in October.

Paro
If you come to Bhutan by air, you'll probably land in Paro. Western Bhutan is the heartland of the Drukpa people and you will be confronted with the largest, oldest and most spectacular dzongs in the kingdom and you will immediately realise you are well off the beaten track of world tourism.

The town of Paro lies in the centre of the rich, fertile Paro valley, with beautiful landscapes, scenic villages and historic buildings all within a few kilometres. Immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture in the National Museum close to the town centre - the building itself was completed in 1656.

Thimphu
Thimphu lies in a beautiful, wooded valley, sprawling up a hillside on the bank of the Thimphu Chhu river, and it is the only world capital without traffic lights. Despite recent development, Thimphu retains its charming, medieval feel thanks to its brightly painted, elaborately decorated facades.

Thimphu is a cornucopia of Bhutanese culture. Dominating the horizon is the imposing Trashi Chhoe Dzong(Fortress of the Glorious Religion) which was completely renovated in the 1960s to become the symbol of the capital. It now houses the offices of the king and the central monk body.