Bhutan

Mystical legends have bounded the Kingdom of Bhutan for centuries. Its precipitous mountainsides and remote forested valleys have many holy places with deep spiritual importance where the founders of Tibetan Buddhism left their ancient doctrines. Much of Bhutan is still covered in forest and, above the tree line; the mountains are not explored much and offer some of the best trekking in the Himalaya.

The Bhutanese have succeeded in maintaining their cultural and spiritual heritage and belief that they live in the last Shangri-La; by strictly limiting the number of tourists to the Kingdom to a maximum of 5000 a year. Western values have little or no impact in this part of the world. Here in this land of culture and extreme charm, this exudes a special feeling of serenity. The people are extremely religious, much in evidence hereabouts, even in pretty developed towns with modern amenities, the spinning of prayer wheels, the murmur of mantras and the glow of butter lamps are still regular features of daily life. Monasteries, temples and religious monuments are dotted across the landscape bearing witness to the importance of Buddhism, while red-robed monks, young and old, are everywhere mingling freely in towns and village markets. The local folks enjoy their presence.

Bhutan boasts a wealth of Bio Diversity with almost three-quarters of its land area covered by forests, it has been declared amongst the ten most prominent areas for environmental protection in the world. It's rich Himalayan flora and fauna, dazzling snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and unbelievably beautiful rural landscapes will leave all but the very hardened asking: That if there is a heaven on Earth? The Land of the Thunder Dragon it probably is.

This small Himalayan kingdom is best known to the world today as the last Shangri-La. The few visitors who make the rare journey into this extraordinary kingdom will discover that there is no other destination like this land of pure and exotic spirituality. In this country known as the 'Druk Yul', or 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon', the fortunate visitor will find a rare combination of harmony and accord, amidst a landscape of amazing natural beauty.

Plan your vacation in the 'Last Shangri-La' with the ADVENTURE CLUB… we will escort you to some of the most captivating parts of Bhutan. We will show you things never seen before & walk with you across paths less frequented. We will make your holidays a practical venture that will increase your knowledge of the unknown; where experiences will live in your thoughts for years to come…