Bhutan Travel Agents

We had a really good trip. Everything you planned worked out great, the hotels were fabulous, our driver (Suk) was fantastic and our tour guide was outstanding (Sonam Jamtsho)! We were able to alter the day as we desired, which flexibility is what we like and makes a trip much more authentic. The highlights of the trip were a visit to a Monastery of young Monks and the interaction, a prayer ceremony at a small nunnery of young nuns and the indirect communication with the nuns (they were very entertaining as some were very young) and Tiger's Nest was very interesting (I think we did it in a good time). I would add, if anyone wants to do any shopping, Paro is the only place.

Thank you for organizing such a good trip.
Kim and Gil

Hotel Reviews

Uma Punakha

Punakha

This hotel is outstanding and cozy! The staff was outstanding, views of the river and mountains are beautiful, the food was good and location is great. Loved it.

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Six Senses Thimphu

Thimphu

This hotel is fabulous with outstanding service, staff, grounds and views. The rooms are spacious and well laid out. I highly recommend this hotel. I think it is the best in Thimphu.

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Six Senses Paro

Paro

This hotel was magnificent in every way. First, it is beautiful, they were so accommodating and made everything convenient for the Tiger's Nest hike. They also arranged a Monk to come and bless our departure for a safe journey home. This is a must stay in Paro, we could have stayed for multiple days to take advantage of the spa and other amenities. The rooms are spacious as in Thimphu, but has a bit different feel, the views are incredible. Amazing place, a feeling of peace and serenity. It was a great place to end our trip.

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Activity Reviews

Paro - Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba

Paro

This was a great experience and so glad we did it. You have to do it to really understand the magnificence of this place.

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Punakha - Prayer ceremony at local nunnery

Bhutan

Highly recommend this experience! I loved this!

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Motithang Takin Preserve (Thimphu)

Thimphu

This was very interesting. Always nice to see animals you have never heard of or seen. They have quite a large population.

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Druk Air: online check in

Bhutan

Was not able to check-in online. I am not sure if it was my phone or some other reason.

Altitude sickness - general information

Bhutan

We did not get altitude sickness, but saw some people that did. We did take medication to prevent just in case.

Paro - Rinpung Dzong & Ta Dzong

Paro

This was a very interesting Dzong, lots of different things to see. This is a must see! The architecture of the building is very interesting and why they built in this configuration.

PThe entire trip was well planned by Mieke, taking in my input and adding suggestions and advice along the way. The result was a well balanced adventure between hotel stays with day hikes , temples to visit, an amazing festival to attend, and then the trek itself. So I would break down the trip in 2 parts, hotels and the trek.
The hotels were amazing, in beauty, in hospitality, and comfort. We started with Pemako Thimphu, where we all dressed in traditional attire and danced to everyone’s mutual embarrassment. Thimphu visit included city tour and several hikes to local temples and an amazing festival. On to Punakha where the accommodation was one of the most unique I have ever experienced, starting with my butler , Kemcho! Truly wonderful experience and the nicest tent I have ever stayed in. We liked it so much that we skipped the Lake hike the next day and just stayed on the property, walked along the river, did archery , had a massage.. wonderful day,
Then back to Paro but not before a great hike above the pass to the Lungchutse temple and magnificent views of Himalayas . Uma Paro that night and , again, beautiful hotel and people ,
The trek began the next day, the trail was rustic but manageable and the pace appropriate. The crew horsemen,cook helpers, did all they could to keep us comfortable , and very well fed! The weather became an issue as we went over the Bhonte La pass, camped in snow that night , modified our route and hiked out the next day.
Back to Uma Paro for couple nights and finished with hike to the Tigers Nest, unforgettable!
The entire trip was everything I had hoped for, made an indelible impact on myself, my son, and son in law, and our friend Chris. A couple things need to be mentioned though. Our guide Namgay, bless his heart we loved him, but he was unintelligible! I would have gotten so much more out of the trip had he been more clear, very heavy accent. My hearing is impaired but even the others in our group found him extremely difficult to understand, like less than maybe 20 %.
Money exchange: ATMs were available and functioning fortunately since the Hotels would not exchange 100’s with older issue dates(as all mine had) may want to let people know this, dates on bills have to be newer than 2007
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Our trip to Bhutan was one of our best ever. From exploring Bhutan’s Buddhist culture to challenging hikes and exploring stunning scenery, the trip was amazing from start to finish. Vishal organized every aspect of the trip, including exceptional hotels with kind staff throughout. We also really enjoyed our guides, Jimmy and Jumple, who went to great lengths to meet our every need. Seeing Everest on a clear day on our flight home was very special. We would work with Vishal and his team again in a heartbeat. Thank for a great adventure!

We had the most amazing trip in Bhutan!
Everything was very well organised, we had a great mixture of temples, hiking and experiences.
Our guide and driver were both fantastic!
Would highly recommend

This was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Mieke and KimKim were responsive to all my requests to tailor the trip to my interests; the price was reasonable; and the time on the ground there was truly unique and enlightening. My guide Ugyen was highly knowledgeable about Bhutan and Buddhism, and flexible to changes, and my driver/porter Karma was highly skilled and dedicated to my comfort and care.

I had many eye-opening and scintillating days, including my hike in the Himalayan foothills near Laya; the black-neck crane festival and lovely walk in the foothills in Phohibjka; the Madman's temple and the rafting ride; the climb to the Tiger's Nest; a number of spectacular temples and fortresses; and overall, feeling the hospitality and warmth of the Bhutanese people.

As long as one does not expect the same creature comforts as in the West (e.g., the condition of the roads, lack of central heating in some hotels), and tries to relate to be an immersive traveler rather than a tourist, you can have an awesome time. Dress in layers, and revel in the balance that Bhutan is trying to strike between development and tradition.

I would highly recommend using KimKim for those considering an authentic Bhutan trip.