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Welcome to Bhutan - the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'. Perched among the peaks of the mighty Himalaya, the tiny kingdom of Bhutan has been described as the last Shangri-La, shrouded in centuries of mystery. Bhutan offers a fascinating insight into a Buddhist culture where time has stood still and the chance to experience Himalayan landscapes of astounding, untouched beauty. |
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We specialise in tailor made itineraries for independent travellers, but we do occasionally offer group trips for major festivals or other special interest tours - any such group trip will be advertised here, but otherwise contact us and we will be pleased to offer you a tailor made itinerary. |
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Gangkhar Puensum Trek - October 2013 We are excited to be planning a group trek for mid-October 2013. We have chosen a little followed route from Jakar (Bumthang) to the base camp at the south-east face of Gangkhar Puensum - Bhutan's highest mountain. The trek itself is 10 days and including the time to get to the start of the trek and back at the end the tour will be a minimum of 15 days, with the option to add some additional days for sightseeing time. By Bhutan's standards this is a reasonably moderate trek, but the high point is 4400 metres and there are a few high passes, so a decent level of fitness is required and preferably some experience trekking at altitude. Flight seats are already selling fast around this time so contact us soon for more details of dates, prices and planned trek route and tour programme. |
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Arts and crafts of Bhutan:
Bhutan’s way of life is expressed through its arts and crafts heritage, a living and vibrant culture that links its past with its present. If you are interested in learning more, you might like to consider our Arts and Crafts Discovery Tours. You will see local craftsmen at work, from the local village weaver to the students at the national School for Traditional Arts. You can admire some of the best examples of Bhutanese arts and crafts and have the skills and stories behind them explained to you. Plenty of opportunities to buy wonderful souvenirs of your trip! You can have a look at a sample itinerary for 7 days or 15 days or contact us for more information or a tailor made itinerary to suit you.
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Based both in Bhutan and the UK, Blue Poppy Tours and Treks has many years of experience revealing to clients the mysteries of Bhutan’s traditions and majestic landscapes. Whether you’re interested in visiting ancient Buddhist monasteries, experiencing a traditional Bhutanese festival, or trekking in stunning mountain scenery, our speciality is to tailor your trip to your needs and make it an unforgettable holiday. We pride ourselves on our extensive local contacts and on going the extra mile to make each trip special. We can arrange stays in traditional Bhutanese farmhouses, bird-watching, mountain biking, archery lessons, tours focusing on local textiles, photography, filming, Buddhist meditation and much more. Let us help you to see Bhutan through Bhutanese eyes. |
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We are proud to announce our partnership with a local charitable foundation called the Loden Foundation. Its objectives are to promote education and learning in Bhutan, to foster an educational, literary and intellectual culture and to cultivate an enlightened ethos in Bhutanese society at large. In addition to its early learning centres, the first of their kind in Bhutan, Loden offers a successful entrepreneurship programme aimed at helping young Bhutanese become self-starters in business. If you would be interested to find out more about Loden's work and to visit them during your time in Bhutan let us know and we would be pleased to facilitate this. You can contact us through our dedicated Loden contact page and if your booking is confirmed we will make a donation to Loden from your tour payment of an agreed amount for each night of your stay in Bhutan. |
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We are also pleased to confirm that we are able to offer a 10% discount on rooms at Hotel Zhiwaling which is a locally owned luxury hotel in Paro - let us know if you would be interested to stay there for a few days during your holiday and we would be happy to arrange it for you. |
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We are often asked if we can assist with tours in neighbouring countries and regions. We have worked with the following agents in Nepal and Darjeeling whom we are happy to recommend:
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