The land of Bhutan is resplendent with the rich natural beauty that stems from the primeval pine and Cyprus forests, the lush green valleys and the snow-capped mountains. The rugged terrain that is interspersed with a natural reserve of flora and fauna is sure to tantalize your senses as you tour the land and remain embedded in your mind for long. There is much that the land has to offer you in terms of an adventurous holiday filled with some heart-warming and sensuous natural beauty. The law of the land restricts visitors by imposing heavy daily visa fee to ensure the pristine condition of nature.
Braving the mountains
There are also restrictions of opting for some of the adventure tours under the guidance of the local operator only. But once you find the ideal operator and guide, you can choose from among the exciting options of hiking, biking, white water rafting or combining some of them depending on the duration of your tour and the places that you will be visiting. You are sure to have your adrenaline pumping during your Bhutan adventure tour while also experiencing the serenity of the silent, majestic mountains. Nature in Bhutan is too awesome not to affect any human anima.
Indulging in the adventures
There are options for extreme adventure for about a week where you get to explore primarily the West of the land. Riding the rugged and winding terrain on the bike and ascending the passes you can travel from Paro to Punakha. There the crystal blue river waters await you to ride it on the rafts or canoe the gurgling waters. There are hiking tours that are included with the package that will take you to the famous Tiger’s Nest, a climb that is sure to be etched in for a lifetime. Any adventure tour will remain incomplete unless you get the true feel of the local culture and experience it too.
The short or long hike
Any standard Bhutan Mahayana Tours Bhutan adventure tour is likely to be combined with a visit to the monasteries in the range that are all nestled high up the crags or suspended on the cliffs. They are abodes of the monks in seclusion with the Divine and can be an awesome experience for anyone. There are several options for hiking that can last from about five days to about a month depending on the tracks that you wish to explore. The most popular are those that last for about four to five days and are also moderate climbs.
Riding the mountain bike
For those that are willing to dare nature on the face, there are bike tours that begin in the east and end in the west spanning for about two weeks. After the traditional warm welcome and the comfortable night halt, begins the tryst with nature raw and untamed through the high passes, stopping at the exotic valleys to rest in comfort, and then begin again to explore the forest greenery at a leisurely pace rolling through terrains that the ancients used as their travel routes to descend to another rugged terrain. The excitement really never ends and is at the same time refreshing with the fresh air on your face.