We are happy to bring to you another edition of our signature trip to Bhutan in 2023, after 3 whole years! It is a fixed date departure (29 April – 10 May). During the trip we will explore Bhutan together with others who are as keenly interested as us to find out what makes Bhutan the happiest place in the world!
We will have a host of experiences, see all the sights, stay with a Bhutanese family, undertake mild hikes and trails, have a picnic lunch by a river, experiment with local food and drinks etc. and generally have a lot of fun!
The trip includes tours to Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Haa, Phobjika valley, Bumthang and Ura.
The Group
We believe in mixed groups and men & women from all walks of life are welcome to join. Our group size doesn’t exceed 15.
We do recommend a certain level of fitness in our guests due to the altitude of the country and the few climbs we would undertake.
Trip Leader
In addition to an English speaking guide, the group is led by Trip Leader, Ritu. She is the founder of our company and an avid traveller. She will offer you diverse and deep perspectives on Bhutan, a country she has been visiting since 2012. She also keeps the group together as a cohesive unit while looking after individual needs (even whims, sometimes).
TRAVEL PLAN
29 April – Day 1:
– Arrival at Paro. Transfer to Thimphu. Sightseeing
30 April – Day 2:
– Mild hike to a monastery. Picnic lunch followed by more sightseeing and a karaoke evening
1 May – Day 3:
– Transfer to Punakha via a trail that is flush with rhododendrons, followed by sightseeing
2 May – Day 4:
– Mild hike to a monastery, sightseeing and river rafting if the group wants
3 May – Day 5:
– Transfer to Central Bhutan – Bumthang. Long drive – about 5.5 hours
4 May – Day 6:
– Local sightseeing in Bumthang called the Scotland of Bhutan
5 May – Day 7:
– Transfer to a village called Ura. Attend local festival there and stay at a homestay
6 May – Day 8:
– Bumthang to Gangtey. Day of long drive (about 5 hours)
7 May – Day 9:
– Gangtey sightseeing (including what we call the prettiest monastery in Bhutan) and onward to Paro. Rest in the evening
8 May – Day 10:
– To Haa via Chele La. Lunch at homestay and back to Paro
9 May – Day 11:
– Taktsang/Tiger’s Nest climb. Evening free for hot stone bath, shopping etc.
10 May – Day 12:
– Departure
