Mountain Biking in Bhutan

Day One

Arrive Paro International AirportIf flying in from Delhi-Kathmandu, one will experience breath taking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and other Himalayan peaks including Bhutan's sacred Mount Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. On arrival at the airport, representatives of Dream Advanture will receive you.

Day Two

Morning: Drive to Drugyal Dzong (a ruined fortress 16 kms away from Paro town). Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. One a clear day one can see Mount Jomolhari, Abode of the Goddess Jumo, rising 7,329 metres. On the way back you'll have an opportunity to visit a typical Bhutanese farm house.

Afternoon: Visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan. This was the watch tower of the Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong. It was converted to the National Museum in 1968, and is located on a hill above the Paro Dzong overlooking the Paro valley. Visit the Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong. This massive fortress is located in Paro valley and is approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and a beautiful covered wooden bridge. Today the Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro, and it also contains a state monastic community of approximately 200 monks. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with its superb wood work, is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. This Dzong was built in 1645 AD. Overnight at Hotel.

Day Three

After breakfast, either drive or ride bicycles to Thimphu, the capital city. The drive meanders along the Paro and Thimphu river and takes approximately 2 hours (65 kilometers). The gradient of the road is excellent for bicycling as there are no steep climbs or descents. Check into Hotel.

Afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten (huge stupa) built in the memory of the third King of Bhutan, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who reigned from 1952-1972. Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. Dinner at the hotel and a reception by your hosts.

Day Four

Morning: Bicycle to the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest Dzong in the country (built in 1629 AD). Opportunity to visit with some of the monks and observe life within the monastery. In the old days, the oldest son of every family was offered to a monastery where the child grew up as a monk. Even now, it is not uncommon for some families to continue the practice. Visit the Choki Handicrafts & Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are displayed and can be purchased.

Afternoon, visit Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the Ministries, the offices of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot. Visit the Painting School where traditional art is still practised through the instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist scrolls).Bicycle to Pangri Zampa Monastery which is just beyond Dechencholing (5 kms from Thimphu). This monastery was the residence of the founder of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel when he arrived in Bhutan in 1616 AD. Dinner at the hotel and free evening

Day Five

After an early breakfast, set out for Punakha and Wangdi. On the way, stop at Dochula Pass (10,00 ft) for a hot cup of tea/coffee and to enjoy a spectacular view of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges (on a clear day). From Dochula, bicycle down into Wangdi which is located 51 kms down. It is an exhilarating

After lunch, visit the Punakha Dzong which houses the district administration offices. It is also the winter residence of the State Monastic Body and its Chief Abbot, the Je Khenpo. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Dzong lies between two rivers, the Pho Chhu (male river) and the Mo Chhu (female river). This Dzong was built in 1637 AD. Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong which is 13 kms from Punakha. This Dzong and the town is perched on a hill, between two rivers and has a spectacular view. The Dzong was built in 1638 AD, a year after the Punakha Dzong was built. A tour vehicle will follow the bicycle group at all times in case of emergency or general weariness

Day Six

Drive to Trongsa, and on the way guests can bicycle certain stretches of the road. The terrain has steep ascents and descents and has some spectacular scenery. Overnight at hotel in Trongsa.

Day Seven

After breakfast visit the ancient Watch Tower in Trongsa. This structure sits atop a hillock overlooking the Trongsa Dzong and town. Ancient armors are displayed in the Watch Tower.

Visit the Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of the present Royal family of Bhutan. It was built in 1648 AD and is one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan. It is presently the administrative seat of the Trongsa district and the home of the monastic school. Built split levels on a narrow spur, this Dzong is an architectural marvel. The view from the Dzong is spectacular and one can see for many miles. In the old days, it was the vigilance point for both the eastern and western trade routes, thus a strategically important Dzong.

After a light refreshment at the hotel, drive to Bumthang. After crossing a high pass, guests can bicycle all the way to Bumthang. The road is broad and all downhill after the pass. Check into hotel in Bumthang

Day Eight

After breakfast, bicycle around the most beautiful valley in Bhutan. It is possible to bicycle a radius of 60 kms around the valley.

Day Nine

After breakfast bicycle to Ura valley some 69 kms from Bumthang. Ura is another beautiful valley over 9,500 ft high. Sightseeing in Ura valley and drive back to Bumthang.

Day Ten

Bumthang to Wangdi (197 kms). On the way as and when possible, guests can bicycle certain stretches of the road. Overnight at the hotel.

Day Eleven

Drive to Thimphu. After crossing Dochula Pass guests can bicycle all the way to Thimphu (26 kms downhill). Sight seeing in Thimphu and if the day falls on the weekend visit the famous week end market in Thimphu where the local populace gathers for weekly shopping for produce. Shopping opportunity.

Day Twelve

Guests can either drive to Paro or bicycle. Check into hotel and have lunch. After lunch hike to the view point of the famous Taktsang Monastery. The hike takes about 4 hours round trip. Evening: Stroll around Paro town and interact with the locals.

Day Thirteen

Drive to airport for departure.

Jumolhari Base Camp Trek

Day One
During this flight, one will experience breaktaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchan Junga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport you will be received by a representative of Dream Advanture. who will escort you to the Hotel where arrangements have been made for two nights halt.
Day Two
Drive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16 Kms. away from Paro Town). Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here , the peak of Chomolhari "Mountain of the Goddess" (Alt. 7,329 m / 24,029 ft.). On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch, at the hotel, take a leisurely stroll around the compound. Overnight in Hotel
Day Three
Distance 17 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Shana 2,800 m. Drive up to Drugyel Dzong where the road ends and the trek begins. The trail follows the river through beautiful meadows and paddy fields. The night’s camp is just beyond an army outpost.
Day Four
The trail continues uphill through the river valley. The valley gradually narrows to a mere path which descends to a meadow where a camp will be set up.
Day Five
Distance - 19 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Jangothang 4040 m. The trek starts up the Pa Chu. Cross an army outpost along the way. The valley begins to widen here with a spectacular view of high mountain ridges and snow-capped peaks. Yaks and the herders' winter homes become a regular feature of the landscape. Camp for the night beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Chomolhari.
Day Six
Trek up to Tosoh or hike around the area. There are good short hiking trails in three directions. Chomolhari and it subsidiary mountain chains lie directly west, Jichu Drake to the north and a number of unscaled peaks to the east. Overnight halt in camp
Day Seven
Distance - 19 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Lingshi 4150 m. Trek through wide yak pastures and up and down passes. As you come down into the Lingshi basin, you get a wonderful view of Lingshi Dzong on a clear day. Tsarim Kang and its glaciers rise up at the north end of the valley. Night halt is a choice between a stone hut or the tent.
Day Eight
A day excursion to Tsokha (Lake), which is the base camp for Jichu Drâke, can be organized. Blue sheep and musk deer are plentiful along the trek route. Distance 15 Kms. About 3 - 4 hours journey. Altitude of Tsokha 4500 m.
Day Nine
Distance - 22 Kms. About 7 - 8 hours journey. Altitude of Shodu 3963m.The trail climbs up to the Yalila Pass at an altitude of 4820 m. From the pass, you can get an excellent view of Chomolhari, Tserim Gang and Masagang on a clear day. The trek from the pass to camp site at Shodu is steep down hill. Camp can be made in a stone shelter or in tent.
Day Ten
Distance - 13 Kms. About 3 - 4 hours journey. Altitude of Barshong 3785m.The trail follows the Thim - Chu river through rhododendron forests. Waterfalls can be seen along the way. The valley narrows till the path takes to the slopes and gradually ascends to reach the ruins of Barshong Dzong. Camp can made in stone shelter or tent.
Day Eleven
Distance - 11 Kms. About 3 - 4 hours journey. Altitude of Dolam Kencho 3628m. The trail descends through thick rhododendron forest to meet the Thim-Chu and then ascends to pasture lands. Camp is in a meadow.
Day Twelve
The trail continues through forested areas winding up and down and through a small pass. Langurs (monkeys) can be seen along the way. Overnight halt in Hotel.
Day Thirteen
Drive to Punakha and Wangdi for a day’s excursion. Visit Punakha Dzong. Packed lunch will be arranged. Return to Thimphu. Overnight halt in Hotel.
Day Fourteen
Visit Tashichho Dzong, the main Government Secretariat building, where the government ministries, the Office of His Majesty the King and the Throne Room , and the offices and living quarters of the monk body and the Chief Abbot are housed. Explore the town, visit shops and the Choki Handicrafts, where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are available. Visit the workshop where the handicrafts are made.Visit the painting and woodcraft schools where traditional painting and other crafts are still practiced.Visit the National Library and see the ancient manuscripts preserved there.Visit the Simtokha Dzong (6 Kms. from Thimphu), the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1629 A..D. The Simtokha Dzong houses the largest monastic school in the country.
Day Fifteen
Drive to Paro International Airport. Seen off by representatives of our tour operator or your guide.

BHUTAN- A valley of Earthly Delights
Day One
You will be received by representatives from Dream Advanture at PhuntsholingBhutan. Phuntsholing lies directly at the base of Himalayan foothills and this small town is Bhutan's commercial centre holding most of commercial organisations. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Phuntsholing.Road further climbs steeply and winds in innumerable bends, upwards to an altitude of approximately 2000m.
Day Two
You should occassionally stop on the way so as not to miss the magnificent view of the Brahmaputra plains and the Toorsa river. After two hours drive through light mountain jungle, displaying lianas and orchids, the first ridge has been passed and the road descends slightly. The scenery and
vegetation changes and enroute you pass Chukha Hydel Project and the small town of Chimakothi. Lunch would be served enroute. Near Chapcha the road reaches its highest point approximately 2800m. Now it goes steeply down and along the Wang Chu till the Chuzom (confluence). Shortly before entering Thimphu city, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built by Shab drung Ngawang Namgyal in 1627 which now houses the School for Buddhist studies. On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day Three Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, sitting in broad fertile valley of Wang Chu river. Thimphu's most impressive building is Tashichhodzong, the home of National Assembly and summer residence of Chief of monk body. Also known as "fortress of the glorious religion" and originally built in 1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was the country's first official centre of social and religious education. Memorial Chorten is town's another landmark, built in the memory of the Late King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan.
Visit to Painting School is indeed pleasant experience where the age old style of traditional Bhutanese painting is taught. Also visit the National Library which houses vast collection of manuscripts and texts related with Buddhist studies.The other places of interest are ; Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts still practised and Choki Handicrafts & Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully handwoven and crafted products. Evening take a stroll through Thimphu's market area visiting local shops and mingling with people. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day Four
After breakfast proceed to Punakha. About 45 min from Thimphu, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. A low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan untill 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637
by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. Also visit the valley of Wangdiphodrang situated at the junction of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu rivers. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdiphodrang.
Day Five
Sightseeing in Wangdiphodrang which is typical small Bhutanese town, with bustling market and well stocked shops. The place is also known for its fine bamboo work, slate, stone carvings, yak dairy research station. Wangdi Dzong is town's most visible features, situated majestically at the junction of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu rivers.After lunch drive to Paro enroute visiting village house. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day Six
This beautiful valley, where nature and man conjured to create their dearest image is home to some of Bhutan's oldest temples, monasteries, the National Museum and country's only airport. Situated strategically and commanding spectacular view of valley, Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of
jewelsm was built by Shabdrung now houses Paro monastic school and office of civil administration.It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu (festival) held once a year in spring. Above Dzong is Ta Dzong or National Museum which has vast collection of Bhutanese art, artefacts, weapons and stamps. A short drive north overlooking Paro river is KyichuLhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism. Further ahead, at the end of valley lies Drukgyel dzong, a symbol of all the unsuccessful attempts armies from north made on Bhutan in the early past. The Dzong, built by Shabdrung commemorates early victory.Evening at leisure to visit local shops. Overnight Paro.
Day Seven
After early breakfast in the hotel drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.

Centeral Bhutan Historic Tour
Day One On arrival at Paro International Airport, Your escort from Dream Advanture who will accompany you throughout the trip, will be waiting for you. From the air port, then drive to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan. The road leads through the Paro valley to the confluence of Paro and Thimphu river at chuzom
( confluence ).Three differrent style of chortens adorn the confluence. A short way beyond, on the left, is Tschogang Lhakhang, the temple of the hill of excellent horse. It is private temple, built in 15th century, as the result of visitation from Balaha, the excellent horse, a mani festation of Chenrezig, the compassionate Buddha. After the narrow, rock lined section of the road opens up as Thimphu approaches, Simtokha Dzong lies enroute. Simtokha means the place of profound tantric teaching', this dzong now houses a school for the study of the Dzongkha language. On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel.
Day Two
Full day sightseeing of Thimphu valley: Memorial Chorten, National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute, Tashichhodzong, Choki Handicrafts & Emporium.Overnight Thimphu.
NOTE : For our guest there is 20% discount on shopping from Choki handicrafts-the renown handicraft
Day Three
After breakfast proceed to Punakha. About 45 min from Thimphu, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. A low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan untill 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung
Day Four
Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and sightseeing. Overnight Punakha.Early morning drive to Trongsa via Wangdue Phodrang across Pelela pass (alt. 3,300m), the traditional boundry between east and west. The pass is marked by a large prayer flag and the ground is covered with high altitude
enroute at Chendbji Chorten, which was built in 18th century by a lama named Shida, it is Nepalese in style with eyes painted at four cardinal points. Arrive Tongsa and check into the lodge. Dinner and overnight at
Day Five
After breakfast walk by Tongsa Dzong, built by Shabdrung in 1647 and visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower), dedicated to Buddhist epic hero, King Gesar of Ling.Then drive to Bumthang which is about 3 hours. 29 Kms from
the Yutong La pass (alt. 3,400 m). Further 13 kms ahead, the road enters into a wide, open,cultivated valley known as Chumey valley. On arrival in Bumthang, check into the lodge.
Day Six
After breakfast walk by Tongsa Dzong, built by Shabdrung in 1647 and visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower), dedicated to Buddhist epic hero, King Gesar of Ling.Then drive to Bumthang which is about 3 hours. 29 Kms from Tongsa
road reaches the Yutong La pass (alt. 3,400 m). Further 13 kms ahead, the road enters into a wide, open,cultivated valley known as Chumey valley. On arrival in Bumthang, check into the lodge.
Day Seven
Bumthang valley is one of the most sacred in the Kingdom and innumerable legends surround the area. It is here that the kings are cremated and the present royal family traces their ancestry back to the famous saint, seeing include visit to Kurje Lhakhang (where the saint Padsambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock), Jampel lhakhang which was built in 7th
century, then jakar dzong (the fortress of white tenzin rabgay ( the fourth desi), Tamshing lhakhang built in 1501 by terton pema lingpa ( the founder of religious treasures). Then visit kunchosum lhakhang and membertsho ( the flaming lake) in fact it is a gorge where the river runs through but the story says that pema lingpa discovered religious text from this lake.Also worth seeing are the woodcraft workshop, Traditional hospital, and the cheese factory Overnight in Bumthang.
Day Eight
After breakfast proceed to Gantey/Phobjikha via Trongsa. The approach to Phobjikha valley is through a forest of Oak and Rhododendron. Phobjikha is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan and chosen home of black necked cranes which migrate from the central Asiatic Plateau to escape its harsh winters. Overnight Gantey.
Day Nine
Morning proceed for Paro, enroute visit Simtokha Dzong visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta-Dzong (National Museum), Rinpung Dzong and Paro's market.Overnight Paro.
Day Ten
After breakfast, visit Drukgyel Dzong and take full day excursion to view the Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery.Overnight Paro.
Day Eleven
Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.

Butterfly watching Tour

BUTTERFLY WATCHING TOUR: Who can fail to be delighted by butterflies – the intensity and variety of their colors, their delicate beauty and fascinating life cycles? This tour allow butterfly watching enthusiasts to observe marvelous species in Bhutan.

ITINERARY

7 Nights / 8 Days

DAY 01:  ARRIVE PARO & GENERAL SIGHSEEING

On your arrival you will be received by JSG from Dream Adventure Travel. And then visit Paro dzong (also known as “Rinpung dzong “is the venue for the annual Paro Tsechu festival held every spring), National Museum (known as ‘Ta Dzong “since it has been turned into national museum, was the watch tower of Paro dzong in 17^th century), and lunch in town, after lunch visit Kichu lhakhang (one of the oldest temple in Bhutan, which dates back to 7^th century before Buddhism came to Bhutan).O/N PARO.

DAY 02: PARO – CHELELA – HAA – THIMPHU

After the early breakfast in the hotel, drive up towards Chele-la pass @ 3980 m and watch the early sunrise and on a clear weather, you have the magficient view of snow capped mountains and also some of the biggest mountains of Bhutan.  After the sun rise drive down towards Haa Valley (the western most district of Bhutan sharing its border with Tibet. On the way stop at some points where we can find some different species of Butterflies. Further down hill will take you to Haa valley. Visiting the sightseeing places depends on your own interest. Lunch in Haa Town and then drive towards Thimphu, between Haa & Thimphu also you can find different species of butterflies. O/N Thimphu

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DAY 03: THIMPHU HALT

After the breakfast in the hotel, your full day in Thimphu city begins with a hike from the Thimphu view point to Dechenphodrang temple, this place is recommended for Bird watching and also butterflies, since the place is mostly covered with 2 species of Oak tree and other flowers. Lunch in the town and after lunch, drive towards Tango monastery through the dense oak tree forest where you can find butterflies. O/N Thimphu.

General sightseeing and leisure time depends on your interest. 

DAY 04: THIMPHU – WANGDUEPHODRANG – TRONGSA

After the breakfast transfer to Wangdi Phodrang, the drive to Wangdi Phodrang is about 5 hours from Thimphu via Dochula pass at 3150m, one can have a magnificent view of Eastern Himalayas on the clear weather from the pass.  Further down hill drive from the pass will take you to the warm and humid valley of Wangdi Phodrang and continue proceed towards Trongsa. Crossing Pelela pass at 3360m. Photograph break at the pass, further 1hr30min drive from the pass will take to the village of Chendebji where the lunch will be served in Tabdey restaurant near Chenbdji stupa (the Nepal style eye stupa). Further drive from the lunch spot will reach to the town of Trongsa (the town in central Bhutan). Sightseeing of Trongsa dzong (the fortress in central Bhutan from where the Wang chuck dynasty came to power in 1907).

DAY 05: TRONGSA – PUNAKHA

After the breakfast in the hotel, drive back towards Punakha. In Punakha visit Punakha dzong and also walk down the river side for watching the butterflies in the subtropical regions. O/N Punakha

DAY 06: PUNAKHA – THIMPHU

Morning hike to chimilhakhang (the fertility temple built by Lam Drukpa Kinley, who is known as divine mad man), here also you can see few species of butterflies around. After the hike, lunch at the restaurant and then drive towards Thimphu. In Thimphu enjoy witnessing the Traditional dances and mask dances at Dream Garden Restaurant, dinner and O/N THIMPHU

DAY 07: THIMPHU - PARO – TAKTSHANG MONASTRY HIKE

AM drive to Paro and hike toTaktshang monastery (the monastery perched on the side of a cliff at a height of 900 meters above the Paro valley), here is one of the good opportunity to take photos of the monks and beautiful scenery of the down valley on the way.  Evening visit one of the farmhouse and enjoy Bhutanese hot stone bath and also the picture of farmhouse, family members and the traditional food and bath. O/N PARO.

DAY 08: PBH/BKK.

B/fast in hotel and drive to airport for the flight to the next destination. See off by the guide and driver of Dream Adventure Travel.

DREAM GARDEN RESTAURANT

Dream Garden Restaurant’s Special Offer

Dream Garden is a newly opened restaurant located at Kawajangsa below National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Painting school), Thimphu. The restaurant is a subsidiary of Dream Adventure Travel, Thimphu. The restaurant has various special offers for the colleague tour operators in Bhutan as follows:

The Dream Garden Restaurant offers the following packages with dinner.

1.      Dinner with complimentary cultural program for group size above 7 pax

This offer includes a set menu with complimentary cultural program for group size above 7 pax. The cultural program will include 8 to 9 items of traditional and mask dances and it will be performed by the “Menjong Lugar” team. The venue for the cultural program will be at the Dream Garden Restaurant vicinity. The restaurant will arrange a bon fire during cold nights.

2.      Complementary Lunch/Dinner for 1 Pax if Group Size is 9 Pax and above

This offer includes a complementary lunch/dinner for 1 pax if the group size is 9 pax and above. The group will include tour conductor/tour leaders.

3.      Family Package Lunch/Dinner (free meal for 2 children age 12 years old)

This offer will be made to the tourists who come in a family. The restaurant will provide free meals to the children below 12 years of age in that particular group (family group).

4.      Matsutake Special Lunch/Dinner (Especially for Japanese Tourists)

This offer includes a Matsutake (Sangay Shamu) package lunch/dinner during the Matsutake season with a cultural program at the same fixed rate without any additional charges.

5.      Birthday Dinner

Dream Garden Restaurant will organize birthday celebration for your children and love once. For rates and arrangement contact 331398 or 17441485.

6.      Christmas, New Year and Other Special Occasions for 7 pax and above.

During occasions such as Christmas and New Year, the restaurant will provide Cake and Cultural program as complimentary.

7.      Forthcoming menus – Barbeque, etc.

The Dream Garden Restaurant is currently exploring additional menus to add on to the existing ones. Hence, the restaurant will soon come up with many more menus to offer varieties to the customers.

**Please note, we can also provide the above services mentioned in no 1 & 5 for FITS with some additional charges.

The rate for the above mentioned special package is Nu.250 (inclusive of BST & SC) per head.

We offer fixed Bhutanese menu also as mentioned below for both lunch and dinner:

Sl. No.             Items                                                                           Rates (Nu.) per pax

      1.        Red rice with Phasha paa, ezay, jaju and 1 veg item                     Nu.120.00

      2.        Red rice with Norsha paa, ezay, jaju and 1 veg item                     Nu.120.00

      3.        Red rice with Shamu datsi, ezay, jaju and 1 veg item                    Nu.100.00

      4.        Red rice with Ema datsi, jaju and 1 veg item                                  Nu.80.00

* We would appreciate if there is an advance booking made in order to deliver the services on time.

For further information and inquiries please contact:

Mr. Phub Dorji @ Mobile No. +975-17441485

Email: dreamrestro@yahoo.com

Restaurant In-charge

Telephone No. +975-2-331398

Office:

Telephone No. +975-2-328808

FORGETTING is Tough, better IGNORE it

I walk my usual walk by the highway to Buddha point; I feel the warmth of fresh Thimphu air against my face. I make up my mind to sit down overlooking the tiny populated city – Thimphu and my mind speculate how fast time had flirted that how I have misused my last seven years in her thoughts and waiting for her to come. I linger back all those old stone-dead memories, making me sad, making me glad, taking me back to those wonderful days when I was madly in love with her, transporting me to those bitter-sweet times of romance and heartbreak which have a very faint and fragile hope of success. I wanted to go back in time as well as needed to forget the past and escape from this moment as well. It’s hard for me to guess what I did?
Kinga and I first met seven years ago as a high school student. The moment I met her, a ray of love sparked my heart like never before as I realized that she was the one I had been waiting for. Her beautiful face dressed with cute smile attracted me most. At time we became the best friends while I loved her with all my heart. The best part of my life was to spend with her. We used to walk together, meet during weekends and spent hours by talking about ourselves. I still remember the way she smiles when she heard humors of my home town Paro. I cherished every moment spent with her and we promised we would do all in our power to make that part of our life go on and on. But all things, beautiful and ugly, must come to close and reduce to its end. The joy of my life that love afforded ended when I was placed in Nangkor. She stayed in my dreams and though I knew that dreams seldom come true. I still loved to dream about her. Not a day ended without the thought of her and she was always present in all my dreams at night and day. I spent most of my time by thinking of her and calling through phones that not giving good response.
The months and the days passed and the time came for me to go for winter break. Fate and luck were not with us. We were to lead separate lives, will meet in the next session was my prayers and wishes. I was dying in listen to her voice and to see her face. At our separate days, I had a lot of expectations from her. Even if not love reciprocated, a friendly chat would serve the purpose of quenching the thirst of my love for her. My eyes dogged her every move and I wanted to talk to her, but when nothing happened and she gave no damn of even remembering of me, I realize that I must stop hoping for her even if I could not stop loving her. It dawned on me that if we were not meant for each other and if she never loved me, no force on earth could bring us together. It is today where love is ever in the air when I again remember her and wanted to know where and what she was doing. But it was a vain dream and with time I managed to forget. I recall her only as a girl, who was like a star that I could never catch even if I tried for many years. It began to look like I had wasted my previous time by thinking of her and calling her through phones by wasting the money earned with sweat and toil. Deep in my heart I love her more than before, if only she could change. I wish I could tell her that I love her so much but I can’t let my heart rule my head.
Jabab Phub Dorji