Thunder Dragon's Nest
Welcome to Bhutan Himalaya
Jeroma Tours and Travels
The mysterious Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, home to an unique culture and people,
land of high mountains, passes and luxurious valleys, nature reserves, ancient temples, traditional architecture and costumes, and colourful religiousfestivals, welcomes you to a visit you will never forget!
PUNAKHA: THE LAND OF BLISS!
Although all other places in Bhutan is nothing less of a delight, Punakha is just beyond words and this is why it has always remained my favorite place even though I am not a native of this land. I originally hail from the central- eastern part of Bhutan but have lived in the Capital (Thimphu) for almost all my life. Thimphu is a beautiful valley too and the dream place for every Bhutanese to settle down in life but it’s been different for me. If I had my way, I would have loved to live in Punakha.
What makes this place my favorite is the picturesque beauty, the climatic conditions and the age old rich traditional values this place holds. Punakha was the erstwhile Capital of Bhutan before it was moved to Thimphu.
It’s an amazing place located about 70 kms from Thimphu which would be approximately 3 hours ride from Thimphu. As one enters this fertile valley, the lush green vegetation and the dazzling Pho Chhu (Male River) and Mo Chhu (Female River) drainage charms its visitor with its pristine beauty.
The icing on the cake would be the magnificent Punakha Dzong (Fort) which towers in between the Pho Chhu and the Mo Chhu. This Dzong is notable both for being one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by Zhabdrung in 1637. Punakha Dzong houses the monastic body and the Venerable Chief Abbot of Bhutan as the winter residence.
On 13th October 2011, the royal nuptial ceremony of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen was also solemnized in Punakha Dzong.
Snowman Trek (Abominable)
The Snowman trek is the most challenging trek in Bhutan. The trek accesses to the most remote nomadic region of Bhutan.
This long trek one has to walk and camp at more than 4000 meters above sea level. The trek lead through the yak herder camps, wild life, beautiful lake, moraine, isolated farming settlements and remote villages.
Provided with good weather the mountain views are spectacular on this trek. Bordering with Tibet the highest unclimbed mountain Gangkhar Pinsum 70541 meters and other mountains can be viewed.
This trek is truly a unique experience of mountain culture and mountain landscape is stunning.
WHO's WHO
<Karma Tenzin>
A Cheif Exe. of Jeroma Tour and Travels
BRIEF BACKGROUND ABOUT MYSELF:
Karma Tenzin a Chief Exe. of Jeroma Tours &Travels was one of the first person to survey the route and first person to lead the first group in 1984.
Jeroma Tours and Travels was founded by Mr. Karma Tenzin in Thimphu Bhutan in the Year 1999.
Mr. Karma has been in this trade from the first inception of Tourism Industry in Bhutan. In the last 33 years of being a Guide and Manager, he has rendered his services to more than hundreds of tourists visiting Bhutan.
Amongst them, he also had the privilege to guide some of the famous people such as:
Climber Junko Tabei of Japan,
Doug Scott of UK,
Reinhold Messener of Germany,
Writer Katie Hickman,
author of “Dreams Of The Peaceful Dragon” photographer Tom Owen Edmunds, BBC London Filming team lead by John Paul Davidson, German TV team lead by Reinhold Messener, NHK Japan team and many more.
For more information, please visit my website at ;
www.bhutanguide.com in English www.jeroma-tours.com in German version
http://jeromattjpd8.wix.com/jeroma-tandt-jp.
Japanese version as well.
Tashi Delek!
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