Thimphu is Bhutan’s capital city, but only has a population of about 100,000 meaning that it is more like a town and still retains the unique Bhutanese architecture rather than allowing modern western styles to take over. It is located just a short drive away from Paro where you find Bhutan’s International Airport and is ideal as a first-stop on a Bhutan tour, leaving Paro for the grand finale. Thimphu is generally worth a day or two to see the city and is especially good if you like to see local arts and crafts at work such as in the Zorig Chusum (National Institute of Thirteen Arts) and Paper Museum. There is a particularly good weekend market in Thimphu which is well worth visiting. We especially rate the interesting Folk Museum, a great introduction before walking through the villages later on during your tour of Bhutan. Do pop down to the main archery crowd, hopefully catching a game in progress. There are a few longer walks you can do such as to Doderak, Cheri Monastery, Tango Monastery and Phadjodhing.
Bhutan is an adventure playground that children adore. So they can trek remote villages, raft Himalayan rivers and meet monks their own age. They can also make prayer flags and even create their own stamps. Helpfully, for children under 12 the government waives most visa royalty fees. Travelling as a family, you are classed as …
The Druk Path Trek is the old historic trail linking Thimphu and Paro in Bhutan giving you the chance to escape the main road and into what the Himalayas is all about: the amazing mountains!
The luxury Amakora lodges offer a unique and exclusive experience designed to showcase Bhutan in the best way possible.
Dust off your trekking boots and travel to one the most untouched and beautiful corners of the Himalayas in Bhutan, trekking through remote villages, off-the-beaten-track.
Many guests leave Bhutan wanting just a little more. After all, it is not a place you can easily return to soon. So they ask what gems lie further down the road before turning back to Paro. Happily, this route answers that, reaching all the way to remote Bumthang. As you go deeper, it simply …
Get off-the-beaten track in Bhutan and delve into its hidden interior on a private tour, perfect for a second-time trip or those with an adventurous spirit.
This two-week suggested itinerary gives you the perfect blend of everything that makes Bhutan such a magical destination; amazing views, local culture and walks.
Explore the main highlights of Bhutan, experiencing the dramatic scenery, incredible culture and amazing architecture in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.