Embark on a new journey with Aayush Holidays from Chennai to Bhutan. Often called as the Land of Thunderbolts, Bhutan is a land of extreme and large thunderstorms that wash through the valley from the Himalayas and thus the name. Adorned with magnificent hills and a wide variety of exotic flora and fauna, Bhutan would leave you spellbound with its scenic beauties. Covered with numerous monasteries, stupas, dzongs trekking spots for real adventurists, Buddhist temples, shopping areas for shopaholic, museums and beautiful landscapes... Bhutan is land where you get to see greenery, culture, history and religion blended together.
Surrounded by Tibet in the North Sikkim and Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the West; Arunachal Pradesh in the East; and Assam and West Bengal in the south, Bhutan is a tourist spot that every traveller would like to go.
Reaching Bhutan:
There are no direct flights to Bhutan from Chennai. You can take a flight from Chennai (Chennai International Airport) to Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport) or Bagdogra International Airport in Darjeeling. From Bagdogra or Kolkata take a flight to Paro international airport in Bhutan. Alternatively, from Bagdogra airport you can travel to Paro by car, jeep or bus enjoying the charming scenery. No Visa is required for Bhutan Tour from Chennai as Indian tourists come under the "Regional Tourist" category. Though a permit is needed to enter the land of Bhutan.
Bhutan travel packages from Chennai.
Paro
Paro is the airport of Bhutan where you may visit the Taktsang monastery, Chele La Pass which is situated at a height of 13000 feet.
Local sightseeing near Paro
Enjoy the sightseeing in Paro where you will see DrukgyelDzong, Ta Dzong - the National Museum of Bhutan, KyichuLhakhang - the sacred jewel of Bhutan and also Rinpung Dzong.
Local sightseeing at Thimphu
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, famous for cultural and historical relevance. The National Chorten, National Library, National Folk Heritage Museum, Memorial Chorten, TashichhoDzong, Takin Zoo at Motithang, are some of the attractions of Thimphu.
Thimphu to Punakha
Once you reach Punakha, you will get to see the Dochula Pass, the beautiful mountain range of Bhutan. Visit to theWangdiphodrangDzongand the PunakhaDzong that hold the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa lineage and the sacred remains of NgawangNamgyal, respectively.
Local sightseeing at Punakha
Enjoy the wonderful local sightseeing in Punakhasuch as the KhamsumYulleyNamgyalChorten which was built by Queen Ashi, the new temple and Talo, the village built on a plateau surrounded by the serene nature.
To have a tour package from Chennai to Bhutan you should carry:
Aayush Holidays brings to you a wide range of Bhutan tour packages from Chennai.Our expert tour leaders arrange family tours, group tours and provide you the best service so that you enjoy the Bhutan tour from Chennai in a perfect way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting around in Bhutan is only possible with private cars and local taxis. There is no train service in Bhutan. However, domestic and international flights are available for tourists in Bhutan.
When travelling to any country you must take safety measures for a hassle-free vacation. Though Bhutan is an extremely safe country you should take some steps to ensure your safety. These can be conversing with locals, not roaming unnecessarily at night, carrying proper documents, adhering to the specific rules of some public places etc.
The national language of Bhutan is Dzongkha. However, there are different languages spoken in Bhutan. You can converse in English in this country as English is an official language in this country. Being adjacent to India, Bhutanese people also can speak a bit of Hindi. When going to the remote villages of Bhutan, it is better to take a guide to avoid any dialectical confusion.
Some great Bhutanese foods are Shakam Ema Datsi, Phaksha Paa, Ema Datshi, Kewa Datshi, Shamu Datsi, Shakam Paa, Yaksha Shakam, etc. Among these Ema Datshi is extremely popular. “Ema” means chilli and “Datshi” is cheese. This dish is a combination of chilly and cheese in different forms.
