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Bhutan tours through the Himalayan Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon — Tiger's Nest Monastery, Punakha Dzong, the Phobjikha Valley and traditional Tshechu festivals

  • Best timeMar–May & Sep–Nov
  • Time zoneBTT (UTC+6)
  • CurrencyBhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) & INR accepted
  • LanguageDzongkha (official) & English
Overview

An introduction to Bhutan

Bhutan tours take you into a Himalayan kingdom unlike any other — squeezed between India and Chinese-occupied Tibet, fiercely independent and deeply proud of its Buddhist heritage. Known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan only opened to tourists in 1974 and has carefully controlled visitor numbers ever since, preserving a culture and natural environment that much of Asia has lost.

Our Bhutan holidays travel between Paro — gateway to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) — the capital Thimphu, the spectacular Punakha Valley and the magnificent Punakha Dzong, the central valleys of Bumthang and the remote Phobjikha Valley, home of the Black-Necked Crane Festival. Bhutan measures its success not in GDP but in Gross National Happiness — a philosophy that shapes everything from its approach to tourism to the way its forests are managed.

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Tours in Bhutan

Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.

Why visit

What makes Bhutan worth the journey

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A place apart

Protected Buddhist Kingdom

Visit a country that has carefully controlled tourism since opening to the world in 1974.

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Iconic Tiger's Nest

Hike to one of the most dramatically positioned sacred sites on ea

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Authentic Tshechu Festivals

Experience vibrant local festivals attended by very few Western travellers

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Gross National Happiness

Discover a country that measures success in wellbeing rather than GDP.

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Highlights

The highlights of Bhutan

Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)

Trek to Bhutan's most iconic monastery, clinging to a cliff face 900m above the Paro Valley

Traditional Tshechu Festivals

Witness centuries-old masked dances, music and ritual performed in dzong courtyards.

Punakha Dzong & Valley

Explore the spectacular fortress-monastery sitting at the confluence of two sacred rivers.

Bumthang Valleys

Discover the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, home to some of its oldest temples and sacred sites

Phobjikha Valley

Visit the glacial valley that hosts the Black-Necked Crane Festival each November.

Medieval Dzong Fortresses

Discover the imposing fortress-monasteries that guard Bhutan's river valleys.

Thimphu Capital

Stroll through one of the world's few capital cities without a single traffic light, visiting Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten.

Nepal & Bhutan Combo

Pair Bhutan with Kathmandu and Chitwan in Nepal for a 26-day Himalayan kingdom journey.

Bhutan rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.

From the field

When to go

Picking the right season for your trip

Sweet spot: May

The best time to visit Bhutan falls into two clear windows: spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Spring brings warm days, blooming rhododendrons, and the famous Paro Tshechu festival; the air is clear and the valleys are vivid green. Autumn delivers the most reliable Himalayan views, crisp days and the timing of many major festivals including Thimphu Tshechu and the Black-Necked Crane Festival in Phobjikha. Summer (June to August) is the monsoon season — often cloudy with hidden mountain views, though valleys are at their most lush. Winter (December to February) is cold but dry, with crystal-clear mountain vistas; some high passes may close due to snow, but lower valleys remain accessible.

From the journal

Stories from the region

Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.

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What travellers say about us

Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.

Both Dechan (guide) and Thukten (driver) were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble. Dechan is extremely knowledgeable and very personable . Thukten was an excellent driver, knew his way about the country and we always felt safe. They worked together extremely well as a team ....excellent rating for both and hope others get to enjoy their service via yourselves.
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Karen Russell, UK

Tashi The driver was brilliant on some challenging roads Chhimi my guide is an exceptional lady, extremely well informed and with brilliant English. I really enjoyed her company.
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Anne Morgan, UK

fantastic guide Sonam and driver Tashi. Sonam was a very attentive guide! He was always checking to see if there was anything we needed and if the rooms or meals were acceptable
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Mary West

All accommodation was excellent in all aspects and exceeded my expectations
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Robin Hodson

Our guides and driver were excellent! When a problem arose they did their best to rectify it and a representative of the company came to explain what happened. Our guides and driver were outstanding! Most of the accommodations were excellent.
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US Traveller

The staff guide and driver were the very best. I believe our guide was one of the finest guides I have ever had. We had an excellent driver who was able to overcome the obstacles the heavy rains produced.
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Patricia Taylor, UK

Excellent guide, very kind and helpful, and very knowledgeable of Bhutan and its culture. Our driver was polite and safe, and also very helpful. Both spoke excellent English.The trip gave us an excellent tour of a very interesting and unusual country. The itinerary was well planned and balanced, with enough time for a bit of wandering around, and relaxing back at the hotel. I came away feeling I had understood the culture and the issues facing Bhutan, and was very impressed by the kind welcome from all the people I met.
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Olive O'Dowd-Booth, UK

Great hotels all clean good food friendly staff made you feel very welcome. Good locations. Kuenzang was an excellent driver and drove carefully and safely especially as we were caught up in the floods and landslides that we experienced travelling across the country. This trip was amazing everything was of the highest standard. An amazing country with breathtaking scenery. Well planned route to see the best of the country with enough time to experience each place. and appreciate them. Ngawaa and Kuenzang were outstanding the best guide and driver I’ve come across throughout all my travels.
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Diane Bennett, UK

Jason was very helpful and the booking process was quick and easy. UD offers itineraries that many competitors do not. I thoroughly enjoyed both trips I've taken with them. While they may not suit everyone, I have happily recommended the Senegal tour to fellow travellers.
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Bernice Hird, UK

Helped by Jason van der Wath

Excellent customer service, reliable itineraries and ability to solve local issues when they arise
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Can’t find the right fit?

Every one of our Bhutan journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.

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Tailor-made journeys

Didn’t find your perfect Bhutan trip?

We’ll build one around you.

Bhutan is ideal for tailor-made holidays — every visit requires a licensed Bhutanese operator, and a private journey lets us tailor every detail to your interests. Whether you wish to focus on a specific Tshechu festival, take a deeper dive into the temples of Bumthang, spend longer in the Phobjikha Valley, or combine your visit with Nepal, we'll arrange experienced English-speaking guides, hand-picked accommodation and seamless logistics throughout. Bhutan's controlled tourism model means high-quality experiences are the standard — our role is to design a journey that matches your interests, pace and travel style while delivering genuine cultural immersion.

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Planning a trip to Bhutan?

  • Yes — Bhutan is one of Asia's safest destinations. The kingdom's careful tourism model and welcoming Buddhist culture make it secure for all travellers, including solo women.

Before you go

Essential information

Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.

Foreign Office travel advice

Before travelling, consult the latest UK FCDO advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bhutan. Bhutan is one of Asia's safest destinations. US travellers should check travel.state.gov for current guidance.

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