Flight Schedule

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EFFECTIVE 13 April TO 14 May 2009 Day FLIGHT NO SECTOR DEP ARR REMARKS MON KB205 DEL-KTM KTM-PBH 0545 0820 0740 0935 KB121 BKK-CCU CCU-PBH 0620 0800 0720 0940 KB126 PBH-DAC DAC-BKK 1035 1215 1135 1545 TUE KB127 BKK-DAC DAC-PBH 0550 0800 0720 0900 KB130 PBH-CCU ... Read more

Festival Dates

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Festival Place Dates (2009) Punakha Dromche Punakha 3 – 5 March Punakha Tsechu Punakha 6 – 8 March Bulli Mani (Chumme) Bumthang 12 – 14 March Tharpaling Thongdrol Bumthang 11 March Tangsibi Mani Ura, Bumthang 11 – 14 March Gayden Chodpa Ura, Bumthang 24 – 26 March Chorten Kora Trashiyangtse 11and 26 March Gomkora Trashigang 2 – 4 April Paro Tsechu Paro 5 – 9 April Chhukha Tsechu Chhukha 7 – 9 April Ura Yakchoe Bumthang 5... Read more

Bhutan Festival Tour

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At different times of the year, annual festivals known as “Tsechu” take place in different locations around the kingdom. Tsechus are festivals extolling the great deeds of the Buddhist saint Padsambhava, who is also known as “Guru Rinpoche” As these great deeds are believed to have all taken place on the 10th day of a month in the Bhutanese lunar calendar, so all Tsechu take place around the 10th day of the month “ in fact, the word “Tsechu” means the 10th day.... Read more

Wild East Rodung La Trek

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This journey across the top of eastern Bhutan follows what used to be an important trade route before the establishment of the national highway. Although the trek does not lead into really high altitude, it is tough as it involves going across over the undefeatable Rodung La pass and a long steep descent from there on along the narrow path that run down through the cliffs. A few groups take up the challenge which this long and demanding trek presents each year. It is definitely one of the harder... Read more

The Snowmen Trek

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The ultimate trek in Bhutan and one of the greatest treks in the world. Three full weeks of highly challenging hiking, crossing some of the mightiest passes in these great mountains, in the wildest, most remote part of the legendary kingdom. The route leads into a hidden region of stupendous beauty, utterly removed from the outside world. The trail winds through dreamlike vistas directly below the massive snow and ice barrier of the Himalayas along the Tibetan border. Majestic peaks, crystalline... Read more

Laya Trek

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This seventeen days trek, though rigorous is quite popular because it traverses a great cross section of Bhutan as it winds from the Paro valley in Bhutanese middle hills, up to Laya and Lingshi in Northwest Bhutan which are situated above 4000m. Fewer visitors a year make their way into Laya, one of the most culturally and ecologically pristine regions in the long arc of the Himalaya. The scenery along the way, past the elegant Mount Chomolhari is awe-inspiring with views of alpine landscape with... Read more

Jhomolhari Trek

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This trip allows the travelers to enjoy the taste of the great variety of Bhutanese landscape, and the views from some of the major passes that we come across are breath taking, be it of mountains or the valleys underneath. It gives you a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare glimpse of wildlife and observe the ancient old traditions of arts and crafts. We would be traveling through the less frequented areas of Bhutan. Our journey starts from Paro Valley where our flight will... Read more

Druk Path Trek

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This trip allows the travelers to enjoy the daily lives of friendly Bhutanese people by visiting villages, temples, monasteries, and gigantic fortresses. It gives you a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare glimpse of wildlife and observe the ancient old traditions of arts and crafts. We would be traveling through the less frequented areas of Bhutan. Our journey starts from Paro Valley where our flight from Bangkok will land. We spent one and half day sightseeing around the Paro... Read more

Taste of Bhutan

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If you do not have much time, go for Taste of Bhutan. It’s an ideal and quick way to experience the glory and the myth of Bhutan. This trip can be your post or pre trip extension for those who are traveling in India, Nepal, and South East Asia. Day 01: Arrive Paro, Paro – Thimphu In clear weather, Druk Air’s flight to Bhutan provides a wonderful view of Himalayan scenery. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Katmandu or over the foothills from Kolkata, it is a breathtaking... Read more

Mountain Journeys

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As one of the rarest and most unique of travel destinations, Bhutan offers the experience of the Buddhist tradition in a setting of unique architecture, and breathtaking Himalayan landscape. The friendly people of Bhutan share with you their traditional lifestyle and an opportunity to experience Himalayan Buddhist culture uninfluenced by the outside world. Leave the multitudes behind and enter the Land of the Thunder Dragon. This trip can be your post or pre trip extension for those who are traveling... Read more

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