Top Activities on the Ground in Thimphu

This one day trip will take you on a photography tour through the valleys of Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue. You just might be a click away from your masterpiece or masterpieces!

This tour has as much focus on cultural sites as it does on natural wonders, but with plenty of hiking thrown into the mix. By walking to some of the country’s most spectacular monasteries, we endeavor to help you gain an insight into Bhutan’s Buddhist culture in the most profound way possible. During the week, we cover the three valleys of Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, all varied in terms of ecosystems and landscapes. One of the highlights of this walking holiday is our trek to Bumdra Monastery where we camp overnight in the Himalayan wilderness way up in the clouds, our final destination being the iconic Taktsang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery. We hike along ancient mountain paths, following in the footsteps of pilgrims going back over the centuries, but where today’s tourists hardly ever go. All of your camping equipment will be provided for the overnight adventure, and we will also provide a camp dinner, breakfast and two lunches.

In this tour we have variance kind of cycling offer If you want to cycle through the forest of pines the best one would be to take the trail from Buddha Dordenma to Changangkha Lhakhang, the activity level would be medium. From this trail you can get the good view of Thimphu valley. If you want something adventurous then you can choose to cycle from Sangaygang to Wanditse and come out from Dechenphodrang. The cycling trail from Wangditse to Dechenphodrang is pretty rugged and tough. Even this trail will be taking you through the forest of pine and Juniper. If you are lucky you may spot wild pheasant, macpie and some other variance of rare birds. If you want to make easy and nice cycling trip then you can choose to ride to the north to Dodina village (30 km round trip) along the sluggish Wangchhu river. As per your interest we can any of the above cycling tour.

Travel in Bhutan is a unique and memorable experience--the small Himalayan kingdom has restricted the number of visitors and therefore preserved many of their old traditions and ways of life. On this comprehensive tour you can enjoy a mix of cultural and natural attractions, from medieval monasteries to high mountain passes. You’ll learn all about Bhutan from your personal guide, who will ensure that your needs are met.