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Bhutan Holidays
Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon, is a tiny, mountainous land-locked nation – a country wrapped in myth and legend that remains little-known to most in the wider world. Virtually untouched and nestled deep in the eastern Himalaya between China and India, Bhutan is a stunningly beautiful, mysterious and peaceful country where supernatural beings and ancient monastic fortresses share pristine landscapes with a warm-hearted, welcoming and proud people.
As a bastion of Tibetan Buddhism, Bhutan is arguably best known for the many religious festivals, known locally as tshechus, that take place at regular intervals throughout the calendar year. Tshechus are generally characterised by colourful mask dances and religious performances that depict the distinct cultural heritage of the country. Another defining feature of the country is that nearly all settlements in Bhutan have a Dzong – a fortress-type structure that serves as the seat of both civil and religious power and one that is unique to Bhutan.
A series of north-south valleys run at intervals across the country. Fascinatingly these valleys are incredibly distinct from one another which, in turn, imparts a specific personality and appearance to each region. Over the course of a week or so it is possible to experience not only subtropical Punakha with its spectacular Dzong and the stunning high-altitude scenery of Gangtey but also the remote and forested far-flung valleys of central and eastern Bhutan. Pettitts Travel has specialised in providing quality, tailor-made holidays and tours to Bhutan for over three decades.
