Paro Taktsang Tour

Duration: 30 minutes

Points of Interest:

• Paro International Airport
• Paro Valley – Traditional Bhutanese houses, rice paddy fields & Pa Chu
• Ta Dzong
• Rinpung Dzong
• Kyichu Lhakhang
• Drugyel Dzong & Mt. Jumolhari

This scenic flight will offer a spectacular view of Paro valley from the air. While flying along the valley, you will discover most of the sacred places and the important landmarks the valley has to offer. However, the most important highlight of the tour will be the famous Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest).

Snow Capped Mt. Jomolhari Tour

Duration: 1 hour

Points of Interest:

• Paro Valley & the Airport
• Rinpung & Ta Dzong
• Kyichu Lhakhang & Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
• Drugyel Dzong
• Mt. Jomolhari
• Turquoise lake

Flying further north along the Paro Valley, you will be greeted by the most spectacular view of the snow capped Mt. Jumolhari, considered to be the second highest unclimbed mountain peak in the world and stands at 7320 meters above the sea level. On this tour, we will make a short pitstop at Jangothang (basecamp) to further enjoy the majestic view of the mountain from the ground. Amidst the spectacular landscape, you might be able to get a glimpse of the blue sheep (Pseudo Nayaur) parading along mountain slopes. On your return flight, on a beautiful day, you will also discover the mysterious “turquoise lake” tucked within the rocky Himalayan Ranges.

Dagala Couple Tour

Duration: 30 minutes

Points of Interest:

• South of Paro Valley & the Airport
• Mt. Kangchenjunga
• Mt. Jomolhari
• Mt. Masang Gang
• Mt. Jichu Drake & Mt. Gangchen Ta
• Talakha Goenpa
• Buddha Dordenma Statue
• A panoramic view of Thimphu city, “Capital of Bhutan”

The tour offers an unforgettable experience on Bhutanese wilderness and cultural aspects as you fly along the southern Paro valley into a shangrila adorned with a multitude of pristine and crystal clear lakes. We’ll treat you with stunning views of the entire Himalayan mountain range: Mt.Jumolhari, Mt. Masang Gang, Mt. Jichu Drake, Mt.Gangkhar Phunsum, Mt. Gangchen Ta and many other equally magnificent peaks; and on a clear weather day, you will also get a glimpse of the world’s third highest Mt. Kangchenjunga, standing at an elevation of 8586 m. On your return flight, you will overfly the 15th century Talakha Goenpa in the south of Thimphu, Capital city of Bhutan. You will also get a glimpse of the world’s largest sitting statue of Buddha Dordenma perched atop a hill in Kuensel Phodrang.

SnowMan Trek

Duration: 3 hours helicopter ride

Points of Interest:

• Paro Valley & the Airport
• Laya and Lingzhi
• Mt. Jumolhari & Mt. Jichu Drake
• Mt. Tsherimgang, Mt. Masagang, & Mt. Tiger Mountain
• Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong
• Gasa Tongmon Dzong
• Punakha Dzong
• Lunana
• Table Mountain & Mt. Gangkar Punsum
• Bumthang valley

Zoom-in your lenses as we sojourn into the Northern Shangrila of Bhutan, while making sure you savour every luscious scene along the world famous Snowman Trek. As we streak over the northerly heavens and finally bid farewell in Bumthang, you’ll have traversed a journey of 26 days on a flight of mere 3 hours, and witnessed the true beatific nature of the himalayas unfolding before your very eyes.

As the helicopter buzzes enroute the valleys of Laya and Lingzhi, witness the presence of the magnificent Mt. Jumolhari (7326 meters) in company of Mt. Jitchu Drakey(6662 meters). Kindly treat yourself a glimpse of the Tsherimgang (above 7000 meters); the 17th century Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong, perched at 4150 meters; Masangang (7194m); Tiger Mountain (6840m); and other evenly conspicuous peaks along the north-western border. Also worth viewing are the patches of nomadic settlements of Laya, and the 400 years old Gasa Tongmon Dzong as the helicopter descends into the Punakha valley for a pit stop. Allow yourself a brief moment of warm weather and a quick selfie at Jimithang along the Punatsangchhu river in Punakha. Take a moment in the air to remain agape at the sight of the 17th century Punakha Dzong-firmly standing in all its glory and splendour as it beautifully perches amid Pho chhu and Mo chhu rivers. Get ready to re-experience the himalayan-wilderness as we fly northerly into the seldom explored nomadic villages of Lunana. The rare and majestic views of the Table Mountain and Mt. Gangkar Punsum, pronounced the highest peak in Bhutan standing at a staggering 7570 meters, will definitely leave you bereft of speech. Also prepare to be wonderstruck by the attractive sights of some unsung lakes & rivers and the divine Duer Tshachu- the hot spring where the 6th century Tantric adept Padmasambhava is said to have bathed- as the helicopter navigates through an mesmerizing assembly of sceneries into the Bumthang valley.