The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan is opening a hiking trail for the first time in 60 years.
Many of us have come back from lockdowns with an urge to explore the world and take on new challenges. Maybe you will be one of the first to try something new.
The reopening of the ancient Trans Bhutan Trail may allow you to tick all those boxes in Bhutan, where the Gross Domestic Happiness is assigned a priority over the GDP.
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The trail was an important route for hundreds of years. Until the national highway was built in 1906, it was the only way to travel across the country. It is not new. The ancient trekking route will be a new experience for many younger generations of Bhutanese people and visitors who want an in-depth exploration of Bhutan's traditions and culture.
Two teams of De-suups have been restoring the Trans Bhutan Trail for the past two years.
Sam Blyth, chair of the BCF, told CNN that the project will restore an ancient cultural icon and provide a sustainable, net carbon zero experience in the country for pilgrims and travelers.
The Trans Bhutan Trail will allow the children of Bhutan to walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.
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The trail can be explored by foot or by bike, and it can be crossed through a national park and hundreds of historic and cultural sites. The Trans Bhutan Trail can be completed in a month or in between. Whatever you want.
There are various itineraries, packages and scheduled departures throughout the year in Bhutan. Special programs for bikers, marathoners, bird watchers, spiritual travelers, photographers and more can be added to your trip.
The restoration of this trail will provide you with an intimate view of one of the world's best preserved traditional cultures and environments while traversing the world's only carbon negative country, according to a statement on the Trans Bhutan Trail website.
By walking or cycling the Trans Bhutan Trail you will immerse yourself in generations worth of stories and become a piece of a unique part of the country's history.
The minimum daily tourist fee in Bhutan is US$250. The price includes three-star accommodations, meals, a private guide, internal transportation, camping equipment, and most activities.
Paro is the only airport in Bhutan. Bhutan Airlines and Druk Air fly to Bhutan from many cities in India. The government requires visitors to book their trips through a tour operator. International visitors, including Americans, British and Australian visitors, must apply for a visa in advance.
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