cultural tours in bhutan

CULTURAL TOURS

Bhutan Lha-Yul Tours & Travels offers a wide range of cultural tours and programs. Apart from these programs, we can help you arrange a program that is best suited to your interests. Cultural tours to Bhutan will give you insights to the people, culture, traditions, religion and ecology of the country. These tours will take you through picturesque landscapes of spectacular mountain ranges and lush green valleys. One will see the unique architectural splendors of the Dzongs, monasteries and the traditional Bhutanese houses and witness some intriguing religious festivals. You will also get the opportunity to taste the exotic Bhutanese cuisine and meet the friendly people.

FESTIVAL TOURS

Festival tours will enable you to experience, first hand, the unique Bhutanese festivals, known also as Tsechus. These festivals are held in almost all districts and are occasions for people to gather together in a spirit of festivity, celebration and deep faith. It is a true experience of the living culture of Bhutan. People from all walks of life congregate together, many walking for hours from distant villages, dressed in all their finery to watch a series of deeply significant spiritual mask dances. In addition to mask dances, community folk dances and songs are also performed.

Apart from tshechus, there are numerous folk festivals on a smaller community scale that provide fascinating insight into local beliefs.

HANDICRAFT TOURS

Bhutan is well known for its unique textiles and handicrafts. Handicraft tours will take you to visit places such as Textile Museum, Institute of Zorig Chusum, Handicraft Emporium and arts and crafts bazaars where the distinctively Bhutanese handicrafts are made and displayed.

PILGRIMAGE TOURS

Our pilgrimage tours offer you an opportunity to explore Bhutan’s rich history, culture, tradition and religion by visiting Dzongs, monasteries, chorten and temples. These will be combined with visit to sacred sites (scattered all over the country) each of which have deep religious significance. Upon request we can organize special sessions with renowned Buddhist teachers.

NATURE TOURS

Bhutan is blessed with unparalleled scenic beauty of majestic snow capped peaks, lush valleys and large tracts of virgin forest and a fascinating diversity of flora and fauna. Our nature tours offer you an opportunity to experience the beauty of Bhutan. Day hikes, visit to national parks, botanical gardens and hot springs can be arranged.

ADVENTURE TOURS

The rugged mountainous terrain, clean and swift flowing rivers, breathtaking pristine natural environment makes Bhutan an ideal place for adventure tours. We offer a wide range of adventure tours such as rafting, mountain biking and golfing.

BIRD WATCHING TOURS

Bhutan is one of the top ten bio-diversity hot spots and one of the 221 global endemic bird areas in the world. With more than 770 species of birds including numerous endangered birds, our bird watching tours offer bird lovers an unparalleled experience.

PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS

The pristine natural environment, unique architecture, fascinating flora and fauna, vibrant living culture, colorful festivals and distinctive arts and crafts makes Bhutan an intriguing place for photography tours.

CUSTOMIZED TOURS

In addition to the above tours, we specialize in customized programs. We will be happy to tailor make your itinerary to meet your special interests.