Deckey Adventure

27/09/2023

Happy World Tourism Day. Happy travelling and looking forward to hosting you in the land of happiness.

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28/08/2023

Dochula

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Paro Dzong

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Hike to Taktshang (Tigernest) Paro Bhutan

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Greetings from Bhutan, the land of happiness.

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Kira, woman attire

29/12/2021

First ❄ ❄ snow fall after 2years in capital Thimphu Bhutan.

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Bhutan Pavilion in Dubai

https://youtu.be/I8HVVz2YXx0

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Forms of Tara

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Mewa

03/09/2021

First tourist after COVID19 hit Bhutan

𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗸

When American tourist Frances H Bak, 70, left Bhutan in February 2020, she had planned to return as soon as possible. Then Bhutan had the first positive Covid-19 case and tourism was shut down.

But she kept exploring ways to return to Bhutan.

Apart from her love for the country and people, it was because of the guide Gembo and the driver Tashi Tshering who guided her during her first visit.

Bak said that she always believed guides are true representatives of the country and people, which was portrayed truly through them. “Tourism sector has suffered. Somehow for their sake, I had to return to Bhutan and repay the services they rendered during my stay,” she said as she thanked them sitting beside her. “Through them, I have learnt how humble Bhutanese are and how homely Bhutan is.”

Through her visit, Bak hopes to give some hope to the tourism sector.

Eyes filled with tears, she exclaimed, “I was so happy when I finally found out from a government agency that I can visit if I undergo mandatory quarantine. The first person I called was guide Gembo and only I know how emotional I was to inform I’ll be coming to Bhutan.”

Bak, who came to Bhutan on August 9, is the first tourist to officially visit Bhutan this year after tourism remained closed since March last year.

The government allows anyone to visit Bhutan as long as the person agrees to go through 21 days mandatory quarantine if not vaccinated, and 14 days if vaccinated with both doses.

She said that although she knew she would have to spend 21 days in the quarantine facility, she had to make a decision because for her to return to Bhutan meant returning home.

“Quarantine was not easy but it’s the country’s policy and protecting the people from the virus is the primary object, which I should respect,” she added. “Frontline workers were very kind and they made my stay seamless.”

Calling a worthy time to spend in the quarantine facility, Bak was excited thinking how she would soon get to go around the country to meet rural communities again. She visited as far as Merak gewog in Trashigang during her first visit.

“I completely fell in love with the rural communities. They are also partly the reason I wanted to return. I am just in so love with Bhutan,” she said.

Bhutan was never on her list to visit but Bak had heard the country being referred to as the home of Gross National Happiness and the last Shangri-La. But one day she decided to visit and met someone who led her to agent MyBhutan. Rest is history.

“I still believe it was a karmic connection that brought me here because now I feel like Bhutan is my home. I belong here,” she said. “My first visit itself made me realise that I had taken the right decision.”

During her three months stay, Bak plans to visit various monasteries or institutions and play western gong that she carries around. Calling it her passion, she said gong has several benefits that help people relax their mind and soul. “I’ll be going around and playing the gong to help people. I’m a trained gong player. In a way, it fulfils my vision to help people with its benefits.”

Applauding the government’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Bak said this would not have been possible without a true leader that the country is blessed with. “His Majesty set an example of how communities should work together and Bhutan’s response against the pandemic is an example of how important it is to have a committed leader. This is an honest appreciation from a foreigner who has seen her own country fail the fight.”

“That’s why I know I’ll never regret my decision because I know I am safe here. After three months, let’s see what fate decides, but I’ll never stop visiting Bhutan.”

©️ Kuensel

02/09/2021

Visit us and we will be glad to serve you.

With COVID 19 still very much around, large in-person event is still not recommended. Therefore, this year’s Travel & Tourism India + Outbound Tourism Expo is also being held virtually from 2-4 September 2021. This TTI+OTI is one of the biggest annual tourism events held in India.

Kingdom of Bhutan is also represented in this event with a virtual booth,so visit us at our virtual booth https://www.onlineindiaexpos.com/exhibitor/448

Message from Director General, Tourism Council of Bhutan - https://www.onlineindiaexpos.com/hall/34

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Welcome tourists into GNH country

09/08/2021

Dawn

09/08/2021

First tourist after COVID19

https://kuenselonline.com/first-tourist-to-arrive-next-week/

20/01/2021

Adventure is here

12/01/2021

Bhutan is a Unique country
https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/facts-about-bhutan/

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25/12/2020

Merry Christmas to all around the planet. May Santa wipe off this deadly virus and be able to meet you all adventures and travelers soon.

Dolls Courtesy Deckey Craft with Deckey Adventure

07/11/2020

The majestic birds are back to royal habitat

Phobjikha valley receives the first group of Black-necked Cranes, today at around 1215 Hrs. 4 adults and a juvenile. Photo: Santa

02/11/2020

Druk Path and camping in Bhutan

27/09/2020

Greetings from Land of Happiness, Bhutan and from members of Deckey Adventure on World Tourism Day.

26/08/2020

Visit Bhutan and contact us for details

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2020/05/21/bhutan-ready-to-welcome-back-tourism-following-zero-covid-19-deaths/

The tiny Himalayan Kingdom will create new authentic well-being experiences for future travelers, as well as simplify the entry process.

14/07/2020

Bhutan has been following ideology similar to this since 1974 with success and downfalls.

Visit Bhutan after CORONAVIRUS

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Unique, rare and beautiful Birds of Bhutan

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Prospective view of the visitor