Bhutan Tours

Bhutan Cultural Tours

As soon as you enter into Bhutan, you will see its unique cultural wealth. The country’s rich cultural heritage has remained remarkably unblemished. The colorful and vibrant living culture co-exists with a rich biodiversity in an unpolluted habitat. Those who have had the rare chance to come to this wonderful kingdom will agree that this is truly an exclusive place with a truly indigenous experience to offer. One can experience the unique aspects of Bhutanese culture through the visits to the impressive dzongs and monasteries, sacred festivals & pilgrimage sites, excursions to remote Bhutanese villages and close interaction with the Bhutanese people.

Bhutan Meditation Tours

Meditation is a process of familiarizing with one's own mental life where you are blessed with more happiness into your life. Bhutan’s very special and pristine surrounding makes for a very conducive environment for mediation. Also, Bhutan is home to some of the most revered Buddhist sites in the Himalayas and the country is blessed by many high lamas with an invaluable spiritual legacy. These make Bhutan a very favorable place for the meditation and, hence, in pursuing one’s own spiritual goal. Those who are interested in mediation, we can arrange the itinerary clubbed with some other cultural or trekking tour, which suits our clients after confirming the tour with us.

Bhutan Trekking Packages.

Trekking in Bhutan is very adventurous and it provides the best opportunity to explore the life of the people in the remote villages and high-up mountains and also enjoy the pristine environment with most exotic and endangered species of flora and fauna. It also provides an outstanding experience of the spectacular views of the Bhutanese landscapes and breath-taking views of the Himalayas. There are trekking routes which suite both summer and winter seasons. We, at the Authentic Bhutan Tours, organize treks of varying duration and location. We have what is called the Samtengang Trek which is as short as 4 days and the Snowman Trek that last about 21 days. Depending on the duration of your stay and your personal convenience, we will make specific recommendations suiting your needs and requirement.

Bhutan Festival Tours

The festivals in Bhutan showcase its living culture and also give an insight into how significant it is to the Bhutanese people and their distinct way of life. These festivals are popularly known as Tsechus and are organized in the honor of Guru Padmasambhava, who brought Buddhism into this country in the 8th century. The event is marked by colorful and well choreographed mask dances depicting various facets of the Buddhist teachings. Tshechus are also an occasion of social gathering for the Bhutanese families. The people come dressed in their finest for the very special occasion. Women wear their most beautiful jewelry, families pack their best food for lunch, men and women joke and exchange tales, and children crane their necks to catch a sight of the day-long dances. Every district organizes these festivals as an annual traditional event.

Bhutan Textile Tours

The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, colorful and a complex art and form an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. The Bhutanese textiles are integrated into all aspects of life in Bhutan- reflects the country’s distinctive identity. The textile plays a great economic significance for many of our people. You can see our young and old Bhutanese women weaving a tapestry of colors and patterns with their hands, while walking the streets of the modern Bhutan or hiking on the trails of rural Bhutan. Some of the important places for textile are Radhi & Khoma in the east and Bumthang in the central part of Bhutan. Apart from the textile, one can also visit the school of Zorig Chusum (thirteen arts and crafts). The arts and crafts also reflect the unique spirit and identity of this country. They are very much vibrant and alive even today. There are two institutes of Zorig Chusum in the country- one in the capital, Thimphu, and the other in the Trashi Yangtsi in eastern Bhutan, where the unique traditional arts and crafts are being taught. We have an experienced and professional staff to facilitate you in understanding these textiles and handicrafts.

Bhutan Photography Tours

Your visit to Bhutan will have immense opportunities for you to take your photography further. Photography in Bhutan is permitted everywhere accept inside the dzongs and temples. If you wish to take the pictures of the local people, houses, shops and so on, always be polite to get their consent. They will be happy to say OK. Royal Government of Bhutan permits filming in the country after seeing the script. Any commercial filming must pay the filming royalty separately from the tourist tariff to obtain the filming permit from the Royal Government of Bhutan. We do the research and location hunt and other necessary works as per the subject of your film before your arrival so that you can have a fantastic filming experience in Bhutan.

The sceneries and landscape in Bhutan are so fascinating, attracting and appealing for the painting. Each place has its own beauty and appealing. So why don’t you come and try yourself before it is too late.

Bird Watching Tours in Bhutan

Bhutan, a small kingdom hidden in the Himalayas has its total land cover 38394square kilometer. Bhutan’s forest cover is close is close to 72%. Out of which 26% is declared as national parks, nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, and another 9% as biological corridor. This provides a diverse eco-system in Bhutan. We have around 5400 species of plants, 200 kinds of mammals and around 770 species of Birds, of which some are endangered and endemic.Most widely known as the Black-necked Cranes, a rare and endangered species. The come to Bhutan in winter and they fly to Tibetan Plateau in summer.  The valley call ’Phobjikha valley’ is protected specially for this bird. This bird holds a special place in Bhutanese Folklore.Bhutan is truly a birding paradise and so it is the ultimate destination for the bird watchers and bird lovers around the world.  Bhutan is also considered us the best birding spot in South Asia. Please come and see the birds of Bhutan with Authentic Bhutan Tours-For Your Bhutan Experience!

Filming in Bhutan

The rules and rates for filming in Bhutan differ from that of the normal treks and tours. Tourists or professionals’ intent on filming in Bhutan must abide by the Bhutan Filming Rules & Regulations, Royal Government of Bhutan.

Authentic Bhutan Tours have coordinated many international agencies like NHK, Japan, India, Bangkok, ARD German TV and many more - who have come to do documentary filming in Bhutan. We do the research and location hunt and other necessary works as per the subject of your film before your arrival so that you can have a fantastic filming experience in Bhutan.

The following documents are needed to obtain the filming permit from Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority. The documents must reach to our office at least a month prior to your visit to Bhutan.

1. Application from your company.
2. Certification from the company (To Whom It May Concern) or a letter of recommendation/endorsements from sponsoring agency/company, if any
3. Personal CV of filming crew & their passport copy.
4. Company Profile
5. Synopsis/treatment of the propose film stating the background (purpose), the objectives, the theme of the film.
6. List of equipments, accessories and consumables required to be imported into Bhutan.7. Dully filled the Film Permit Clearance Application Form (Download from our website).

Filming Royalty

Filming Royalty - US$ 3,000.

Security Deposit– US$ 2,000.

This deposit will be refunded upon completion of the film to the satisfaction of the Bhutan InfoComm & Media Authority.

Bhutan Adventure Tour.

Welcome to Bhutan, the land of scenic beauty. We are specialized in Bhutan Adventure Holiday Tours within Bhutan. The pristine natural environment of Bhutan is extremely well suited for wide rage of Adventure Activities in Bhutan. Our Bhutan Adventure Holiday Tours includes:

• Mountain Biking
• Mountain Bicycle
• Rock Climbing
• Adventurous Treks

Days Hikes and many more within Bhutan
We can always combine the Bhutan Adventure Holiday Tours with cultural sightseeing tours and other exotic tours in Bhutan. Visit to Bhutan and experience the unforgettable adventure holiday tour with Authentic Bhutan Tours, in the kingdom of Bhutan.

Bhutan Familiarization Tour.

Bhutan Familiarization tours for Agent or Tour companies.

The over seas tour and travel companies, designers, writers intending to put Bhutan into their programs or want to visit Bhutan for their future promotion may apply for a Bhutan Familiarization Tour with us. For a Familiarization Travel to Bhutan, we need the following information:

• Dully filled FAM Application Form.
• Letter to us stating that you would like to visit Bhutan on Familiarization Tour to Bhutan in your company’s letter head.
• Your passport Copy

On reaching Bhutan, you will have an appointment with the concern authority from Tourism Council of Bhutan to discuss and learn more about Bhutan Tourism and also you can provide your valuable suggestions or ideas.

Authentic Bhutan Tours cordially welcome you to Bhutan for Familiarization Trip to Bhutan and for any further information please contact us at authenticbhutan@druknet.bt