Scheduled Tours for 2009
_________________________________________________A Journey into the Secret Centre
November 2 – 11Join us for ten day tour of Bhutan travelling all the way from the West into the wilds of Central Bhutan. Arrive in time for the magic of the Jambay Lhakang festival celebrated each year by the local people inside one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in 659.
This festival celebrates the completion of this Lhakang in the 7th Century and the traditional dances are performed by laymen from the villages in the valley. The highlight of this festival is the infamous Dance of the Naked Men, a religious performed in the dead of night and those who witness it are considered particularly blessed.
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Visit the Valleys and Villages
December 1 – 10This ten day cultural tour of Western Bhutan winds through the heartland of the Drukpa people and takes guests on a journey through the valleys of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. This part of Bhutan is known for its stunning scenery complete with rice paddies, fertile valleys, lush forests, magnificent mountains and pristine rivers.
Take a day hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery, perched high on a cliff above Paro Valley, wander the bustling markets of Thimphu town, sample Bhutan’s fiery hot chillies and be seduced by the passing landscape as rows of red robed monks wander the hillside and the yaks as they graze in the valleys below.
Spend time exploring local villages and mingling with the people that live there. Learn to play archery, prepare local meals and visit sacred sites to make offerings to local deities.
Scheduled Tours for 2010
_________________________________________________Beautiful Spring Blossom Tour
April 2010Bhutan is home to an enormous diversity of flora with over 50 species of rhododendrons alone and over 600 species of orchids. Bhutan is famous for the legendary Blue Poppy which blooms only once and then dies. With few people in the world ever setting eyes on it, a mystique surrounds this beautiful species and it is now the national flower of Bhutan.
The country boasts a glorious mosaic of botanical treasures and with its pristine environment these remain largely untouched and in some cases undiscovered. Join this tour as it winds through breathtaking forests, lush valleys and alpine terrains for a unique journey into the countryside to witness stunning rhododendroms and alpine flowers. Visit monasteries along the way and marvel in the outstanding art and architecture in remote regions.
Bhutan Tourism Policy
To protect this unspoilt country, the government stipulates that all tourists travel with a registered tour operator at all times. Independent travel is not allowed and therefore an all inclusive daily tariff applies to all who wish to travel in Bhutan. The tariff includes visa processing, accommodation, all transport, meals and the luxury of a private guide and driver.
All tours coordinated by Our Secret Bhutan is inclusive of this tariff.
Tour Details
In order to provide the best possible service and to maintain a level of exclusivity and intimacy for guests, Our Secret Bhutan escorts groups of no more than ten people per tour. At a minimum, 5 people must register for the tour to take place.
Large group travel can be accommodated however since this requires a different style of travel, please email Michelle or Carolyn for further details.
