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Magical Bhutan - 8 days [ Click here to view Itinerary ] Bhutan The peaks in this area range between 1,500 to 4,900 metres above sea level with most of the population living in the central highlands. The southern part of Bhutan is tropical, and in general, the east of Bhutan is warmer than the west of the country. The central valley of Punakha, Wangdiphodrang, Mongar, Trashigang and Lhuntse enjoy a semi tropical climate with very cool winters, while Thimphu, Trongsa and Bumthang have a much harsher climate. There is the heavy monsoon rains in the summer and heavy snow fall in winter and at this time of the year the climate is “Vote with your feet and come walk with me” Contact - Ann Young Trekking 4 Women, P O Box 5543, Palmerston North 4441, New Zealand. Ph: +64 (0) 6 356 7043, Fax: +64 (0) 6 356 7044, Mobile: +64 (0)27 356 7043 Email: ann@trekking4women.co.nz |
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Bhutan the Kingdom is known as “the land of the thunder Dragon” and stretches across all climates zones from sub tropical jungles in the south to the moderate heights of 2000 2,500 metres in the centre and up to the alpine Himalayas and glaciers. The northern region consist of glaciated mountain peaks with most being over 7,000metres above sea level with the highest being Kula Kanji at 7,553. The black mountains in central Bhutan form a watershed between to major river systems – the Mo Chhu and Drangme Chhu.