Overview
Highlights
- Search for the Rufous-fronted Tit near Thimphu
- Take a scenic hike to the Lungchutse monastery
- Check the Ibisbill off your list in the Thimphu Valley
- Climb a thousand steps to the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery.
- Discover Prominent Bird Species Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, Wren-babblers, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Parrotbills, Wards Trogon, Nuthatch, Lbisbill, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Blood Pheasant and Many More
There are some places that are so serene that you will find them far away from the cliches of mainstream tourism but often close to your homeland. Villages are often a perfect place to halt and reflect. Moreover, everything about Bhutan villages is remote, rejuvenating, and refreshing. However, these villages paint a picture entirely different from the usual village scenery. Bhutan has the highest Gross National Happiness index and what better place to experience that than the tranquil setting of a village.
The rugged, mountainous landscape of Bhutan lends itself well to both on-road or off-road mountain biking and the sport is seeing increasing popularity among both visitors and Bhutanese alike. There are a variety of biking routes available ranging from smooth journeys on paved roads to challenging off-road dirt trails that wind through rough terrain. The sport offers a certain intimacy with the environment that is seldom experienced in vehicles. With better roads replacing the old and the increasing number of off-road roads, biking is now becoming a very unique and original way of seeing and interacting with the country, people and the Bhutanese environment.