Activities and Facilities
Royal Botanical Park
Situated at an altitude range of 2100 meters to 3750 meters, the Royal Government of
Bhutan has created the country’s first Royal Botanical Park in an area of high
conservation value. The park provides a friendly place for families and friends
to spend time together in a natural environment besides providing a visitor
attraction.
Bhutan has created the country’s first Royal Botanical Park in an area of high
conservation value. The park provides a friendly place for families and friends
to spend time together in a natural environment besides providing a visitor
attraction.
Rhododendron Garden
A walk round two 30 acres garden takes you past 46 rhododendron themes making it an ideal place to learn about and enjoy the beauty of Rhododendrons from various parts of Bhutan. Half way through March, Rhododendrons like arboretum and Grande can be seen in their extravagant blossoms.
Eco Trek
The Park has developed more than 14.5 kms of trails of different grades. The shortest and easiest trek is the 45 minute walk between the two gardens. The
trail passes through thick oak forests and fast moving streams besides providing
a superb locality for birdists and plant lovers. The forest walk and the viewing
platforms developed at various points along the trails were developed to allow
visitors a glimpse of the original vegetation. The main range walk from Tharana to Dochula is the toughest taking an entire day one way.
trail passes through thick oak forests and fast moving streams besides providing
a superb locality for birdists and plant lovers. The forest walk and the viewing
platforms developed at various points along the trails were developed to allow
visitors a glimpse of the original vegetation. The main range walk from Tharana to Dochula is the toughest taking an entire day one way.
Eco Camp
A camping facility has been established for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Eco Camp has well developed tenting sites for big groups,families an individuals.
It has basic facilities such as flush toilets, potable water supply, fire places, sun shades, even surfaced tenting grounds, waste bins, picnic tables and an emergency shelter cum kitchen besides the eco camp.
It has basic facilities such as flush toilets, potable water supply, fire places, sun shades, even surfaced tenting grounds, waste bins, picnic tables and an emergency shelter cum kitchen besides the eco camp.
Children's Play Ground
Below Baritsho (Lake) is an ideal spot for visitors planning a day out. Families can recharge the emotions of their kiddies with slides and swings while at the same
time can also enjoy a picnic with friends and families. Basic facilities like flush toilets, waste bins, sun shades and picnic grounds are provided. Visitors can also enjoy a walk around Baritsho (Lake) and make offerings as well.
time can also enjoy a picnic with friends and families. Basic facilities like flush toilets, waste bins, sun shades and picnic grounds are provided. Visitors can also enjoy a walk around Baritsho (Lake) and make offerings as well.