Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines) & the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Our final day arrived and we were sad to say goodbye to our wonderful Bhutanese hosts who were now our friends...

Loading our bags on the bus for the trip to Paro Airport
I think most of our group wished the weather would delay our Druk Air flight the following morning but the day was perfect and we took off down the valley, climbed steeply and wove around the surrounding mountains before finally flying over the border. I was hoping we would be boarding the other A319 but alas, I cannot claim to say I have flown on the entire Druk Air fleet!







Paro Terminal

Morning tea

The approach to Guwahati Aiport, India

A brief stop was made at the Indian city of Guwahati then lunch was served before finally landing at Bangkok where we spent a night.





Lunch

Bhutan exceeded all our expectations and our trip will be one that we will remember and cherish forever. Our guides and drivers were experts on everything in their country from knowing the names of birds, animals and plants to the country’s history and politics. Their explanations about Buddhism were fascinating, they were happy to share their lives with us and they all had a great sense of humour.

I couldn't end this TR without a few more photos:


Buddha at Thimpu


Yak wool tent

Bhutan Gayul Tours have certainly done their research and understand their clients’ needs - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for an unforgettable, one in a lifetime adventure to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Tashi delek




Grey Langur

What a great trip! And trip report!!! Thanks Status Traveller