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Bhutan Tour Company - Tales of Bhutan Tour
Bhutan Tour Company - Tales of Bhutan Tour
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Beautiful experience with Tales of Bhutan. A lifetime experience and memories of Bhutan with you and your team. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sajan Ji and Sita for curating such an extraordinary and unforgettable trip to Bhutan. The journey exceeded all expectations and left us with memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. Your meticulous planning and flawless execution were evident. Right from transportation and accommodations to the thoughtfully designed itinerary everything was handled with great care and professionalism. Experiencing the majestic monasteries, serene valleys, and stunning mountain landscapes was nothing short of magical. Each place had its own charm, and you and Sita ensured we had enough time to fully appreciate and learn the uniqueness of every location. Your deep knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine warmth made a significant difference in our overall experience. You went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcomed, while also sharing fascinating insights about Bhutan’s culture, history, and traditions. The hospitality we received throughout the journey was exceptional. You made our holiday your holiday and the homely touch we got was exceptional and incredible. The balance between sightseeing, cultural immersion, and moments of quiet reflection made this journey incredibly enriching. Thank you once again for your outstanding efforts and commitment to excellence. We deeply appreciate the care and passion that went into organizing this trip. It has truly been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we would be delighted to travel with your company again in the future and highly recommend others to choose you while travelling to Bhutan. Bhutan you have our hearts..💕
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Bhutan offered many stories and memories Bhutan is truly a magical place with amazing nature, architecture and history, the people are beautiful and peaceful, and the food is deliciously organic whilst having variety. Sajan from Tales of Bhutan along with our driver Tshering has made the experience particularly memorable, they are super attentive to our needs along the way. Sajan has all the interesting stories and knowledge of his country and places but more importantly the guys are really fun to hang out with (another battle of the pool, archery and carrom please!). Highly recommend Sajan from Tales of Bhutan and Bhutan in general.
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Explored Bhutan with the best tour. My wife and I (from Australia) visited Bhutan for 8 days. Sajan took great care of us. He’s full of information, knowledge and energy. We had so much fun explored Bhutan and being silly and spontaneous together. It was like doing a road trip with friends. Thanks Sajan for being awesome, patient and beautiful hearted.
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Dean
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Bountiful Bhutan! Sajan & Hem were really fantastic hosts, methodical & professional whilst friendly and very entertaining. I felt completely safe the whole time and theybhave good modern transportation and drive carefully. I was traveling alone and they were great company and literally took care of everything making sure my trip felt unique but continously enlightening interesting and memorable. They took care of everything from the visa process and on my arrival to the day of departure and accompanied at every turn, step and hike. Id love to return to Bhutan its spectacular and beautiful as its people, sights & spicey food. I'd recommend Sajan & Hem without hesitation!
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Influence Makes The Difference Our recent trip to Bhutan was truly exceptional. Mr Sajan from Tales of Bhutan was our guide. When we are still back in our homeland, we texted and he has impressed us with his, meticulous attention and knowledge of Bhutan’s history, and traditions. Even our itinerary was thoughtfully planned as we communicated and we believed that he would allow us to experience the beauty and serenity without any worries. During our trip, Sajan’s engaging story-telling and insightful explanations brought every destination to life. Detailre stories from the majestic monasteries and sacred sites and local villages were explained to us. His warm personality, patience, and genuine enthusiasm made us feel comfortable throughout our journey. Thanks to Sajan for our trip. It was not only well-organized and informative but also deeply meaningful and memorable. We would wholeheartedly recommend Sajan and Tales of Bhutan to anyone seeking an authentic, immersive, and expertly guided experience there.
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Trip of a Lifetime! Our Guide Sanjan and Driver Arjun put care, warmth, and attention to us as their guests and brought the enchantment, history, beauty, and cultural richness of Bhutan alive. The landscape is stunning, the temples and monasteries fill one with awe, and we traveled to many places in a new and very comfortable van. Sanjan was a wealth of information and also listened well and made adaptations along the way as needed. If you are looking for hiking beyond the crowds to culturally significant places, Sanjan can also provide options. I will cherish the memories made forever. Thank you!
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A Journey Guided by Stillness and Grace - Bhutan, the second home This was my third journey to Bhutan with Tales of Bhutan, and every time, this country touches me in a new way. While planning this trip, I shared a few personal wishes, and the entire journey was beautifully curated around them. I was taken to remote, unexplored monasteries and places that felt deeply spiritual and untouched, far away from the noise of typical tourism. What moved me the most was experiencing Bhutan in its raw, honest form. The people, the culture, and the quiet simplicity of life there left a deep impression on me. Each time I travel with Tales of Bhutan, I feel the experience becoming more thoughtful, more personal, and more aligned with what I truly seek when I travel. This was not just a holiday. It was a soulful experience. Sajan Rai, the owner of Tales of Bhutan, personally looked after every detail and made sure I was comfortable throughout, from carefully chosen hotels to smooth travel arrangements. That kind of care is rare and truly special. Grateful from the bottom of my heart for yet another unforgettable journey. If you are seeking an authentic, deeply personal Bhutan experience, Tales of Bhutan is where it begins.
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The tales of Bhutan … with Sanjan Tales of Bhutan …a great company to use for your trips throughout this magnificent country ! I was lucky enough to have Sajan as a guide ( he also is the owner of the company ). Super knowledgeable guy and also , to be noted, his willingness of making sure you have the best possible experience on your trip . He would change times , and places to see , according to your feel of the day . In case you need small adjustments… Great English skill , and history / religion knowledge 👍 No words ..the best one to have în Bhutan
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A Worry-Free, Heartfelt Journey Through Bhutan We spent two wonderful weeks exploring Bhutan with Sajan from Tales of Bhutan — and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we touched down in Paro, everything just flowed. We didn’t have to think about logistics, timing, or even where to stop for snacks — Sajan had it all covered. He listened to what we wanted before the trip, and somehow managed to strike the perfect balance between adventure and comfort. Whether it was a long hike or a scenic drive, he and his ever-patient driver Arjun made sure we were comfortable, safe, and well taken care of — down to having hot coffee and biscuits ready during our rest stops! What I appreciated most was how personal the experience felt. Sajan was attentive without being intrusive, always checking in but giving us space to enjoy the moment. The planning was super easy too — we did everything over Zoom before the trip, and it felt like he really understood what kind of experience we were after. If you’re thinking about visiting Bhutan, I can’t recommend Sajan and Tales of Bhutan enough. They made what could’ve been a complicated trip feel effortless and deeply memorable.
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Amazing Knowledge, Exceptional Service - Sajan from Tales of Bhutan Checked my bucket list to visit Bhutan on my 28th Wedding Anniversary. The trip exceeded my expectations more than 100% with Sajan and Arjun from Tales of Bhutan. From planning via zoom which started more than 6 months ago right to the day we left, both of them made us feel so reluctant to leave for home. Throughout the 14 days, Sajan and Arjun were so attentive to our needs and even accommodated our requests for our food cravings. We enjoyed the itinerary that Sajan put together for us especially the hiking with different terrain and scenery. Sajan is such an experienced guide and so patient to pace us. Arjun is always so sweet, ready with umbrellas, apples and hot flask for our coffee and cookies. His driving is one of the best with minimal discomfort on farm road. Sajan also kindly arranged to rent motorbikes for the boys on the trip to go for a ride, he also rented the traditional costumes for us to experience. Every day, both of them greeted us with the warmest smile and end the day with laughter and stories. I am so grateful that both of them are God-sent. I can confidently say that this is the best guided trip of my life and I've met the best persons who turn friends within a span of 14 days. I will highly recommend Tales of Bhutan to anyone who is planning to visit Bhutan.

Tour Details

Total Cost: ₹559,080 (Five Lakh Fifty-Nine Thousand and Eight Rupees)

Duration

9 Days | 8 Nights

Tour Type

Bird Watching

Location

Bhutan

Highlights:

Covers most of the wildlife sanctuaries
– Get to observes the wildlife also apart from the birds
– Butterflies observation at Manas Tiwn waterfall areas
– Birds of endangered species observation
– Learning about the wildlife habitation
– Flora and Fauna
– Off Beat path
– Nature based
– Eco Tourism based
– Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike

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Day Date Location Activities Birds To Observe
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April, 2026
Paro – Thimphu
Hike – Taktsang – Thimphu
Snow Pigeon, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Kalij Pheasant, Darjeeling Woodpecker,Scarlet Minivet, SpoAed Nutcracker, Green-backed Tit, Rufous Sibia, SpoAed Laughingthrush, White throatedLaughingthrush,ChestnutcrownedLaughingthrush, Greentailed Sunbird, Grey-headed Tit, Rufous-vented Tit, White-capped Redstart, Snow Pigeon, Blue Whistling Thrush, Oriental Magpie Robin, Oriental Turtle Dove, SpoAed Dove.
place Covered
Taktsang
Evening, Drive to Thimphu
Vegetation
Cool Broadleaf
Altitude: 2350m – 3500m
Time
Starting Time End Time
5:00 AM
6 – 8 AM
Overnight
Hotel Ariya
Trip Highlights
Yellow-rumped Honeyguide Kalij Pheasant Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush

Detailed Itinerary

Activities: Hike- Taktsang – Thimphu 
Vegetation: Cool Broadleaf
Birds to Observe:Snow Pigeon, Yellow-rumped
Honeyguide, Kalij Pheasant,
Darjeeling Woodpecker, Scarlet
Minivet, SpoAed Nutcracker,
Green-backed Tit, Rufous Sibia,
SpoAed Laughingthrush, White
throated Laughingthrush, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Greentailed Sunbird, Grey-headed Tit,
Rufous-vented Tit, White-capped
Redstart, Snow Pigeon, Blue
Whistling Thrush, Oriental Magpie
Robin, Oriental Turtle Dove,
Spotted Dove.

Time: Starting Time: 5:00 AM End Time: 6-8 AM
Overnight: Meri Puensum Resort
Trip Highlights: Yellow-rumped Honeyguide
Kalij Pheasant Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush

Activities:
Walk Around Lampelri
Vegetation: Cool Broadleaf
Birds to Observe: Nuthatch, Red-billed Leiothrix,
White-throated Laughingthrush,
White-collared Blackbird, Blue
Whistling Thrush, Plumbeous
Redstart, Kalij Pheasant, Barred
Cuckoo-Dove, Yellow-billed Blue
Magpie, Southern Nutcracker,
Green-backed Tit, Black Bulbul,
Blyth’s Leaf Warbler, Chestnutbellied Nuthatch, Fire-breasted
Flowerpecker, Himalayan Whitebrowed Rosefinch, Rufous-billed
Woodpecker, Red-billed Chough,
Snow Pigeon, Alpine Accentor,
Blue-fronted Redstart, Rustyflanked Treecreeper, Scaly Thrush,
Yellow-rumped Honeyguide,
Rufous-capped Babbler
Overnight : Meripunsum Resort
Trip Highlights: Rufous-billed Woodpecker, Red-billed
Leiothrix, Fire-tailed Myzornis

Activities: Walk around the Mochu River , mostly for the water birds
Vegetation: Warm Broadleaf Forest
Birds to Observe: Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Great Barbet,
Speckled Piculet, Bay Woodpecker, Grayheaded Woodpecker, Gray-chinned
Minivet, Long-tailed Minivet, Ashy Drongo,
Hair-crested Drongo, Gray Treepie, Grayheaded Canary-flycather, Asain Brown
Flycatcher, Yellow-bellied Flowerpecker,
Black-throated Sunbird, Crested Goshawk,
Slaty-backed Forktail, Barred Cuckoo-Dove,
Himalayan Cuckoo, Black Eagle, Redheaded Trogon, Crested Kingfisher,
Golden-throated Barbet, Short-billed
Minivet, Whiskered Yuhina, Rufous Sibia,
Ted-tailed Minla, White-throated
Laughingthrush, Orange-bellied LeaPird,
Brown Dipper, Plumbeous Redstart, Whitecapped Redstart, Rufous-chinned
Laughingthrush, Small Niltava,
Overnight: Meripuensum Resort
Trip Highlights: Black-throated Sunbird, Crested Goshawk,
Crested Kingfisher, Red-headed Trogon,
Golden-throated Barbet, Small Niltava

Activities:Walk around chuzomsa and Dangchu River
Vegetation: Warm Broadleaf Forest
Birds to Observe: Orintal Turtle-Dove, Great Cormorant,
Large-billed Crow, Red-vented Bulbul,
Common Myna, Jungle Myna, Oriental
Magpie Robin, Blue Whistling Thrush,
Eurasian Tree Sparrow, White-browed
Wagtail, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Ashy
Drongo, Black-crested Bulbul, Inidan
White-eye, Plumbeous Redstart, Whitecapped Redstart, White-bellied Heron,
Crested Serpent Eagle, Brown Dipper, Blue
Rock-Thursh, Coppersmith Barbet, Great
Barbet, Long-tailed Minive, Gray Treepie,
Gray Shrike,
Hotel: Berti Ecolodge 
Trip Highlights: Crested Serpent Eagle, Mountain Hawak
Eagle, White-bellied Heron, Coppersmith
Barbet, Great Barbet, Gray Treepie

Activities:
Royal Manas National Park exploration
Vegetation: Warm brodleaf
Forest
Birds to Observe: Collared Owlet, Streak-breated ScimitarBabbler, Striated Laughingthrush, Bhutan
Laughingthrush, Rufous Sibia, Green-billed
Malkoha, Greater Yellownape, Commn
Tailorbird, Gray-hooded Warbler,
Whiskered Yuhina, Fire-breasted
Flowerpecker, Red Junglefowl, Black Eagle,
Great Hornbill, Blue-eared Barbet, Maroon
Oriole, Ashy Bulbul, Greater Necklaced
Laughingthrush, Small Niltava, Rufousbellied Niltava, White-taile Nuthatch,
Hodgson’s Treecreeper, Ward’s Trongon,
Himalyan Cu9a, Red-tailed Minla, Gray
Bushchat, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Grayheaded Canary Flycatcher, White-bellied
Heron,
Hotel: Morang Jungle Lodge
Trip Highlights: White-bellied Heron, Collared Owlet,
Greater Yellownape, Great Hornbill,
Rufous Hornbill, Ward’s Trogon,

Activities: Royal Manas National Park
Vegetation: Subtropical Broadleaf
Forest
Birds to Observe: Indian Cuckoo, Crested Serpent Eagle,
Mountain Hawk Eagle, Blue-bearded Beeeater, Blue-throated Barbet, Scarlet
Minivet, White-browed Shirke-Babbler,
Common Green Magpie, Gray-headed
Canary Flycatcher, Sultan Tit, Barn
Swallow, White-throated Bulbul, Blackcrested Bulbul, Rufous-faced Warbler,
White-breasted Parrotbill, White-browed
Scimitar Babbler, White-hooded Babbler,
Nepal Fulve[a, Blue-trhoated Flycatcher,
Plain Flowerpecker, Crimson Sunbird,
Orange-belled LeaPird, White-rumped
Munia, Asain Emerald Dove, Pin-tailed
Green Pigeon, Blyth’s Swi\, Oriental
Honey-buzzards, White-throated
Kingfisher, Pale-headed Woodpecker,
Black-winged Cuckooshrike, Ashy Drongo,
Bronzed Drongo, Gray Treepie,
Overnight: Morang Jungle Lodge
Trip Highlights: Wildlife, Verditer Flycatcher, Great
Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Bay
Woodpecker, Rufous Woodpecker, Golden
Babbler, Lesser necklaced Laughingthrush,
Ward’s Trogon

Activities: Tingtibi Gelephu Highway
Vegetation: Warm and cool
Boarleaf Forest
Birds to Observe: Chestnut-crowned Warblers, Blyth’s Leaf
Warbler, Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler,
Black-browed Tit, White-browed Fulve[a,
Whiskered Yuhina, Inidan White-eye,
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler, Yellowthroated Fulve[a, Nepal Fulve[a, Scaly
Laughingthrush, Bhuan Laughingthrush,
Long-tailed Sibia, Rufous-backed Sibia,
Red-faced Liocihla, Lesser Necklaced
Laughingthrush, Greater Necklaced
Laughingthrush, Beau9ful Nuthatch,
Velvet-fronted Nuthath, Gray-winged
Blackbirds, Small Niltava, Rufous-bellied
Niltava, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Li[le
Fortail, Sapphire Flycatcher, Green-tailed
Sunbird, Crimson Sunbrid, Speckled Wood
Pigeon, Oriental Turtle Dove,
Overnight: Kuku Grand Hotel
Trip Highlights: Asain Emerald Dove, Yellow-footed Green
Pieon, Asain Emerald Cuckoo, Gray-bellied
Cuckoo, Fork-tailed Drongo Cuckoo, Large
Hawk-Cuckoo, Gray Nightjar, Hodson’s
Frogmouth, House Swift, White-breasted
Waterhen,

Booking the
evening/Night flight
We will bid you farewell at Gelephu And
our Indian Counter part will drop you at
the Airport in Guwahati safely

Cost Inclusion

Cost Exclusion

QUICK HOTEL OVERVIEW

Day 1 – Paro – Tenzinling Resort
Day 2 – Thimphu – Hotel Airya
Day 3 – Punakha – Meri Puensum Resort
Day 4 – Punakha – Meri Puensum Resort
Day 5 – Zhemgang – Berti Ecolodge
Day 6 – Panbang – Morang Jungle Camp
Day 7 – Panbang – Morang Jungle Camp
Day 8 – Gelephu (Mindfulness City) – Hotel Kuku Grand
Day 9 – Departure – Guwaha* Airport from Gelephu

NOTE:

Take a Late evening Flight or Night Flight from Guwahati