Trip duration:<\/strong> 6 nights\/7 days I heard a lot of good things for a long time about Bhutan, and at last after retiring from service, I planned to visit Bhutan. A landlocked country which also happens to be the smallest country in Asia located entirely within the Himalaya mountain range. Bhutan was voted recently as the happiest country in the world. I couldn\u2019t wait to find out why.<\/p>\n Family Trip To Bhutan: Incredible Things To Do On A 6D Trip<\/a><\/p>\n Being senior citizens, we were very much concerned about our age and the hilly terrains we were going to. We were eagerly looking for someone who can take care of our travel plans. After searching on the internet, we found TravelTriangle, who can serve to all our travel needs and requirements.<\/p>\n TravelTriangle customized a wonderful holiday itinerary for six nights and seven days starting from Phuntsholing, the financial center of Bhutan. While travelling from one end to another we realized why Bhutan is called The Last Shangri-La.( a mystical, and harmonious valley,)<\/p>\n This Couple\u2019s 5 Day 4 Night Trip To Bhutan Was Epic And How<\/a><\/p>\n We started our journey with a train from New Jalpaiguri railway station to Hasimara, a town barely 15 kilometres away from the Bhutan border. From Hasimara Railway station, we had a car and our guide and driver David who tirelessly accompanied us to every spot, restaurant, and hotel.<\/p>\n Our curiosity and attraction on our trip to Bhutan, pressed us to ask various questions. First one being about, the language in which are children taught. Apparently, in the schools in Bhutan, they have english is the medium of instruction and Bhutanese (Dzongkha) is taught s the national language.<\/p>\n We began exploring Bhutan with a visit to Phuentsholing at the Himalayan foothills. A fascinating place blended with different ethnic groups. Before it grew dark in the evening, we made a quick visit to Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang, the haven of Guru Rinpoche containing paintings on Buddha\u2019s life and Bodhisattvas. An hour later, we checked into the Hotel Meet Point for the evening as our trip would take us further into Bhutan the next day.<\/p>\n Review for Hotel Meet Point:<\/strong><\/p>\n The rooms and service was not up to the mark. The staff should\u2019ve been a bit more proactive.<\/p>\n Our rating for Hotel Meet Point:<\/strong> 3\/5<\/p>\n 30 Joyful Things To Do In Bhutan To Lose Yourself In The World\u2019s Happiest Country in 2022!<\/a><\/p>\n On our way to Thimphu, I asked our driver David about the religious beliefs in Bhutan. He was a knowledgeable guy who informed me that the culture and traditions are deeply rooted in Buddhist heritage.<\/p>\n We arrived in the capital of Bhutan in the afternoon. Thimphu is center of government, religion, and commerce. After checking into the Hotel Chopel Norkhil, we had lunch and moved on for sightseeing in Thimphu.<\/p>\n We started by visiting the Buddha Point where we found a gigantic Buddha Statue, a large valley, and a bird\u2019s eye view of Thimphu city and it\u2019s Memorial Chorten Stupa. We were surprised to note that the traffic everywhere in Bhutan, especially in Thimphu moved very smoothly. People were crossing the roads safely without terrible sounds of horn and absence of traffic lights. We Indians could surely learn a thing or two from our neighbors.<\/p>\n In the evening, we spent a little time at the government aided handicraft emporium. Afterwards, we move back to the hotel for dinner and called it a night.<\/p>\n Honeymoon Trip To Bhutan: The Much Needed Blessing For A Fresh New Start<\/a><\/p>\n The next day, we completed the rest of our sightseeing tour in Thimphu. Our visits began in the morning after breakfast and started from The Folk Heritage Museum, to Tashichho Dzong (also known as the \u201cfortress of the golden religion) which houses His Majesty, the King of Bhutan, and ended at the National Library which gave us a new insight into the indo-china history.<\/p>\n Review of Hotel Chopel Norkhil<\/strong><\/p>\n The rooms and services of the hotel was comfortable. The staff at the resort were very helpful and welcoming.<\/p>\n Our rating of Hotel Chopel Norkhil:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/p>\n The next day, we drove early morning to Punakha city, via the Dochula pass. A gorgeous mountain pass in Bhutan that arrives at a staggering height of 10,000 feet.The pass is littered with 108 beautiful chorten (or stupas) ,mani wall, and prayer flags on the road. All in all it makes for a fascinating cab ride one would never forget.<\/p>\n Another peculiar thing I noticed during our trip was that I could see people smoking in a corner or away from the public eye. David again had the cure to my curiosity by informing me that Bhutan was one of the first countries to ban public smoking.<\/p>\n We had an intensely spiritual experience upon visiting the temple of fertility at Punakha Dzong (the place of great happiness) where two rivers Pho Chu and Mochu meets. This majestic dzong served as the religious and administrative center of Bhutan.<\/p>\n The beautiful location and golden dome shaped tower added to the charm of the place, as we clicked pictures around the Dzong just before it grew dark.<\/p>\n A Honeymoon Trip To Bhutan That Shows Why It\u2019s The Happiest Country In The World<\/a><\/p>\n Review of Hotel Tashi Gastel<\/strong><\/p>\n The rooms in this hotel were decent although the service and management of clients could\u2019ve been better.<\/p>\n Our rating of Hotel Tashi Gastel:<\/strong> 3\/5<\/p>\n We began our day with breakfast and soon our trusted companion David, drove us to Paro. The only city with a commercial Airport in Bhutan. As we drove towards the north side of the valley, the first thing we witnessed was the view of Airport which was unique, as it gave the feeling of a quaint and rustic airstrip.<\/p>\n As we were headed towards yet another monastery in Bhutan, we managed to View the dramatic Wangchu and Paro Chhu river valleys. We paid a visit to the oldest fortress of the country- Simtokha Dzong. The fortress has now been converted into a school for Dzongkha language.<\/p>\n A Trip To Bhutan With Friends: The First Chapter In My Travel Diary, Many More To Come!<\/a><\/p>\n This day, we experienced the most remarkable moment of our trip to Bhutan when we found snow on the road and on the valleys on our movement towards chelela pass. My wife and I were so happy that we felt like dancing on the road.<\/p>\n Afterwards, David dropped us at a trail from where we walked to the \u201cfortress of the heap of jewels\u201d. I must say, that the translations of these monasteries and temples sounded so fascinating that it gave us a feeling that we\u2019re on a royal expedition commissioned by the King of Bhutan.<\/p>\n Review of Hotel Samden Norzhin<\/strong><\/p>\n The two nights we stayed in Paro were very comfortable. We were satisfied with the services provided to us by the hotel management.<\/p>\n Our rating of Hotel Samden Norzhin:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/p>\n It is rather impossible to express our feelings about the beauty of Bhutan. I myself am ready to visit Bhutan again and again and am requesting my friends to visit Bhutan and get the meaning of peace and aroma of life. After such a memorable trip to Bhutan I finally had the answer to why Bhutan is called The Last Shangri-La.( mystical, harmonious valley,)<\/p>\n
\nTrip cost:<\/strong> INR 37,400
\nMonth of travel:<\/strong> February 2017
\nAgent name:<\/strong> Himavat Travels<\/p>\n![\"monuments](\"https:\/\/assets.traveltriangle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/100_28481.jpg\")
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