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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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Edna B
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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

$130/ Per Person

Duration

11 Days | 10 Nights

Tour Type

Festival Tour

Location

Bhutan

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Detailed Itinerary

After your majestic flights landing experience, we will transfer it to Thimphu. On the way we will stop at the oldest iron suspension bridge from 15th century. Later we will cross the confluence of the river from Paro and Thimphu.

In the evening, we will stroll around the town and visit Kaja Throm, where you can see the organic farm produce things, like tasty vegetables, fruits, pure homemade honey, handmade chili paste and many more.

Overnight & Dinner: Hotel Amodhara or similar

After our leisurely breakfast, we will start our local sightseeing. Memorial stupa is interesting site to visit in the morning to see the locals chanting the prayers and spinning the prayer wheel. Later we will drive up to Buddha Doderma, the biggest sited Buddha in the world which is made out of bronze and gold.

If we wish we can also go for a refreshing hike known as Kuenselphodrang Nature Hike which takes about 1 – 2 hours easy walk in the nature park area.

Overnight & Dinner: Hotel Amodhara or similar

Today we will check out from the hotel and start our drive to Phobjikha Valley which takes about easy 5 Hours drive from Thimphu. On the way we will also stop for the most amazing picture stops with the breathtaking view of the whole range of eastern Himalayas.

Later we will take a hike in Temple of fertility, which is the famous phallus temple! Fertility temple is also locally known as Chemi Lhakhang. This is 15th centuries temple, where most of the couple visits here for fertility purpose like whishing for the child.

Later in the afternoon, we will start driving to Phobjikha Valley.

Overnight & Dinner: Hotel Dewachen or similar

After our breakfast we will go for the beautiful nature hike in Phobjikha Valley commonly known as Gangtey Nature Trails. We will have more opportunity to see the heavenly birds known Black Necked Cranes flying closely for the pictures.

Gangtey monastery is another historical Buddhist temple which is must to visit while in Phobjikha Valley. Later we will start our drive to Trongsa.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Trongsa Dzong, which is unique than the other fortress. It is located in the high slope of Trongsa town overlooking the beautiful gorge of Magdue Chhu River.

Overnight & Dinner: Yangkil Resort

Early morning after our breakfast we will drive up to the Tharpaling Monastery to attend this one day sacred ceremony of antique unfurling of Thangka, the wall hanging. Tharpaling Thongdrel consist of unfolding the historical giant wall hanging of Jowo Jampa (the future Buddha) and Khuenkhen Longchen Rabjampa who was a great writer, mediator or Buddhist philosopher after Guru Padmasambhava and Vimalamitra (8th centuries Indian Buddhist Monk)Therefore this is the most holy and sacred Thangka in Bhutan.

Later in the eveing, we will drive to our hotel and relax.

Overnight and Dinner: Hotel Tashi Yoezerling or similar

In the morning, after our breakfast we will start our sightseeing from oldest Buddhist temple in the whole of Bhutan which was built in 659 AD by a Tibetan King Songtseng Gyembo. This temple remarks the earliest era of the Buddhist history in Bhutan.

We will take a walk to the Kurje Temple, another sacred temple where Guru Rimpoche has left his body print on the rock in 8th century. Tamshing Goenpa is another must to visit temple in Bumthang because here the walpainting is the sacred hand painting of the treasure discoverer Terten Pema Lingpa.

Later in the afternoon, we will drive to Mebartsho, the Buring Lake which looks like a deep whirlpool of the flowing river between the rocks, where it is believed that Treasure was discovered by great Treasure revealer Terton Pema Lingpa.

In the evening, we will stroll around the Chamkhar Town.

Overnight & Dinner: Hotel Tashi Yoezerling or similar

In the morning, we will start retracing our journey back to Puanakha from Bumthang crossing over 3 different passes such Kekila pass (2750 meters), Yotongla Pass (3350 meters), Pelala Pass (3250 meters) above the sea level.

On the way we take several picture stops including the coffee stops at amazing willing waterfall cafe in Trongsa which is just 15 minutes drive away from Trongsa town towards the Mangduechu (chazam Check point)

Overnight & Dinner: Hotel Lobesa or similar

After our leisurely breakfast, we will drive to the north side of the Mochu River for our Hike to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Temple. This temple is good for hikers and trekkers but it can be hiked by pretty much everyone. It is located little about the Ngyezergang Valley around 3 – 4 kilometers walk away. The highlight of the hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal chorten is, it gives us breathtaking view of the whole of Punakha with the lush green paddy fields (summer) and amazing meanders of the female river called Mo chu.

We will also plan for the picnic lunch around the riverside. In the afternoon, we will visit Punakha Dzong, the most impressive fortress in Bhutan. Dress code for the visitor is very important here, which includes, longs sleeves T shirts and Long paints. Hats and scarf are not allowed here.

In the evening, we will refresh ourselves walking across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan which is 180 meters long. Sponsored by the German project in the year 1999

Overnight & Dinner: Hotel Lobesa or similar

After 1 hours of drive ascending up, we will reach Dochula Pass. It would be a second opportunity to see the Himalayas mountain ranges from Dochula Pass.

Later we will visit Paro National Museum, which house the art and artifacts from 12th Century till last 18th century.

Overnight & Dinner: Metta Resort or similar

The most iconic site in Bhutan is Tiger’s Nest Monastery which has become the revered buddhist site in Bhutan. We would plan the hike before the monring dawn, which would be much easir for the hiker to climb.

Tiger’s Nest is one of the most to do sightseeing in Bhutan not only becasuse of the historical significant but also because of it’s breathtaking locations and beautiful mountain trails.

Today, after our breakfast our guides and driver will drop you at the Airport.

Kadrinche-La (Thank You in Dzongkha)

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