Thimphu attracts with its unique culture, tranquil atmosphere and the convenience of a starting point for organized tours around the city, neighboring areas and nearby areas. From here there are routes to the picturesque valleys, monasteries and mountain trails, as well as trips to nearby cities, where you can deeper experience the traditions of Bhutan and the local way of life.
Tours of Thimphu and its surroundings often include important sights: the memorial chorten, the historical Tashichho-dzon and the monumental statue of Buddha Dordenma on the hill. In nearby Paro, iconic routes to the monastery of Gnezdo (Taktsang) are available, and in the mountains around - famous trails, including the mentioned "Dragon Trail", which make trips rich and memorable.
The nature around Thimphu impresses with mountain panoramas, coniferous forests and alpine meadows on nearby passes such as Dochula. Here you can choose both quiet walks in the valleys for families with children, and active trekking along mountain trails for hikers and photographers. River valleys and observation platforms create excellent conditions for short trips to nature within neighboring areas.
A special place is occupied by thematic trips with tastings and meetings with local craftsmen: visits to craft workshops, traditional weavers and tank artists, meetings with farmers of the region and ethno-cultural excursions to nearby settlements. For those who want to relax, programs with traditional procedures and bath practices in local centers are available, which help to recuperate after active routes.
The formats of the tours are diverse: individual trips with a flexible schedule, group excursions, hiking and car routes in neighboring areas, as well as author’s trekking from local guides. A local guide is valuable not only for knowing the routes, but also for living stories, author’s routes and access to little-known corners of the region that can not be found in ordinary guidebooks.
Discover Thimphu and the nearby cities along with experienced local guides - this is a chance to make the journey bright and safe. Booking a convenient itinerary around the city, neighboring areas and nearby areas is simple: click the “Send a request” button and describe your dates, number of participants and wishes so that we choose the perfect program.
