BHUTAN TIMES The Majestic Travel Written by Dekey Choden Gyeltshen When it comes to travel business in Bhutan it is all about battle of experience. While a huge chunk of tourists are already taken by the mighty tour operators, the new ones scramble to keep their business going. But this competition syndrome is giving rise [...]
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30th Jan, 2010
Recognition from Bhutanese News Papers
28th Feb, 2009
Bhutan is a magical country
Bhutan is a magical country, with beautiful unspoiled nature, friendly people, and Buddhist tradition at every corner. Called “Druk Yul” or “Land of the Thunder Dragon” by the Bhutanese, it’s about the size of Switzerland with only 700,000 people, it’s 72% covered in virgin forest and is almost entirely mountainous. The 4th King established the [...]
3rd Feb, 2009
Thoughts on Bhutan Travel experience
Manfred with Guide and driver at Chelela Pass (Highest motor road pass in Bhutan). We had a wonderful experience during our 5-day trip to Bhutan with Bhutan Majestic Travel. The scenery throughout Western Bhutan is stunning, and the clear, sunny October weather was perfect. The various sights, including the Dzongs, Tiger’s Nest, and monasteries, [...]
27th Jan, 2009
Bhutan Majestic Travel tour highlights of 2008
27 December 2008 to 9 January 2009 Jos Latour & Cedric Lepelblad The Netherlands Our adventure started in Spring 2008 when we decided to go to Bhutan. The challenge was to find a reliable travel agent that would sense and fulfil our needs. We contacted Bhutan Majestic Travel (BMT) and immediately we had excellent email [...]
24th Jan, 2009
Bhutan’s best Tour Operator
Paul and Michael at Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery in Paro. “We weren’t sure what to expect from Bhutan and Bhutan Majestic Travel but were blown away with the beauty of the country, sense of history and tradition and the hospitable nature of the Bhutanese. Highlights included visit to historic and most beautiful Punakha Dzong and [...]
18th Nov, 2008
Recommended Bhutanese Local travel agent and guide
Recommended Local travel agent and guide We recently returned from a one week trip to Bhutan. We traveled via Bangkok from Beijing, China where we live. We traveled with two small children (5 and 8 years old). We had a wonderful time and a lot of the reason has to be due to the excellent [...]
18th Nov, 2008
Jhomolhari Trek Experience with Bhutan Majestic Travel
Bhutan Trek Experience with Bhutan Majestic Travel Jigme Tenzin Guide October 5-24, 2008 Our trip to Bhutan was extraordinary. Our group of five came from Canada (3) and Switzerland (2). Namgay set up a specialized itinerary for us including a cultural tour and the 9-day Jhomolhari Trek. The equipment provided by BMT was not the [...]
14th Aug, 2008
Bumthang Owl Trek
 Bumthang Owl Trek The Bumthang Owl Trek offers an invigorating experience of the culture and environment of the country. It is a moderate 3-day hiking route which starts from Menchugang and ends in Jakar Dzong. The trail has an abundance of flora and fauna, and the panoramic views of the valleys beneath the hill [...]
14th Aug, 2008
Bhutan Folk Festival
The three day Bhutan Folk Festival to be held from 13th – 15th December 2008 in Punakha.The festival is created with a focus to create an experience of a lifetime for all visitors especially for all tourist visiting Bhutan during this time of the year. Each tourist will be charged USD 30/ day and these [...]
6th Jul, 2008
Increase in Tourist Tariffs
ALL TOUR OPERATORS This is to inform you that as per the 4th TCB Board Meeting held on 16th June 2008, the tariff for 2009 has been increased to US$ 250.00 for peak season and US$ 200.00 for lean season months. All other discount, surcharge, royalty etc. will remain same. This is for your kind [...]
