Bhutan is known as the land of the Thunder Dragon and is the “holy grail” of adventure travel destinations. The prominent Buddhist culture, flitting prayer flags, unspoiled scenery, crisp mountain air, and magnanimous monasteries make travel here an experience etched in the mind forever.
Nestled in the midst of the colossal mountains of the Himalayas, Bhutan is an untainted, charming country. It has remained heaven for travellers because of lofty mountains, high altitude lakes, and the flora and fauna offer an amazing perspective, along with many adventure sports in Bhutan. Nature lovers get ecstatic over the fact that there are challenging cliffs and rapids that satiate their urges for adventure sports.
This scenic country has acquired a reputation as a premier destination for adventure sports. A paradise for a plethora of activities, including hiking, trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, and fishing. Whether it’s the rush of rafting down a clear, icy cold glacial river or trekking through lush, unexplored forests, Bhutan offers a worthwhile experience for travellers seeking adventure in an untapped environment.
Cycling
The rugged and rocky terrain of Bhutan gives an exhilarating and blissful experience for both on-road and off-road mountain biking, and the sport is becoming increasingly popular among adventure-seeking travellers and the natives. An array of biking routes that variate from smooth landscapes on paved roads to challenging off-road dirt trails that meander through rough terrain. Sport offers an intimacy with the environment that cannot be experienced in vehicles. Cycling is now becoming a very unique and rewarding way of observing and interacting with the country’s landscape and the Bhutanese environment.
Biking trips might go through well-paved roads or trail onto rocky terrain. The more adventurous have the option of making difficult excursions for more off-the-road ventures if they prefer. You could ascend like a maestro on trails that mostly meander through small towns, villages, and rural areas and experience agrarian and natural scenery.
Kayaking and Rafting
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The pristine blue rivers of Bhutan are one of the country’s well-preserved assets. Filled by the glaciers melting in the Eastern Himalayas, six major rivers flow – Wang Chhu, Sunkosh, Puna Tsang Chhu, Mangde Chhu, Kuri Chhu, and Dangme Chhu, and their channels are used for kayaking and rafting.
The waterways travel through high valleys and low plains to make this a gorgeous natural setting. The sheer variety of the river courses provides a unique opportunity to explore Bhutan’s beautiful wilderness. Adventurous travellers will not be disappointed by the rugged, untamed little rivers and streams of Bhutan.
The waterways are plentiful, with strong currents varying between calm, gentle flows in some places, and powerful, raging currents in others. The river courses available for sports in Bhutan offer something for all visitors, regardless of their experience. There are easy routes for amateurs and hair-raising runs for experienced veterans. Besides the rafts and the kayaks, the vacationers could also walk and trek along the breath-taking river banks.
Trekking
Something that truly sets Bhutan apart from anywhere else in the world is the land that is abundantly blessed with lush landscapes. You could trek amongst these dazzling landscapes under the clear blue skies. The Jhomolhari Trek, The Snowman Trek, Bumthang Owl Trek, Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek, Druk Path Trek, Punakha Winter Trek, Gangtey Trek, Bhutan has it all from pristine mountain lakes to colossal glaciers and some of the world’s most endangered species await you in the mountainous terrain of the Himalayas.
It isn’t the happiest country of the world for no reason, with its heart-warming atmosphere that will captivate your senses. With HI Tours you get to explore all these amazing destinations and get the true taste of Bhutan.
