Thimphu, Bhutan

Tashichho Dzong illuminated beside the river at dusk in Thimphu
The Punakha valley and its dzong, framed by forested Himalayan hills
The painted courtyard of a Bhutanese dzong
Tailor-made journeys · Thimphu, Bhutan

Travel to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Private, thoughtfully planned journeys through the last Himalayan kingdom — cultural tours, tshechu festivals, mountain trails and the quiet valleys in between.

Kingdom Journeys & Trails are the experts in tailor‑made Bhutan tours and treks.

A Bhutan journey is one of the few experiences left that rewards travelling slowly: an early walk to a monastery before the day visitors arrive, lunch with a farming family, an afternoon watching archery in a village field. We plan with room for that — and for the weather, the festivals and the unexpected.

Our itineraries move between the icons — Tiger's Nest, Punakha Dzong, the golden spires of Thimphu — and the quieter encounters that stay with you. Every route begins as a starting point, then takes its final shape around your dates, interests and pace.

Whether you are travelling as a couple, a family or a small group, we arrange the details that make the journey effortless: flights, visa letters, hotels, meals, transport, permits and a licensed Bhutanese guide throughout.

30Curated journeys
6Districts to explore
51Places in our atlas
4Ways to travel

Tailor made

Every itinerary is shaped around your dates, interests and pace — never a fixed coach schedule.

Local experience

Planned and guided by a Thimphu-based team who know the valleys, festivals and the people who host you.

All-inclusive

Hotels, meals, transport, permits and guiding are arranged before you arrive, so you only carry a daypack.

Travel services

Flights, visa letters, airport transfers and a local contact for the whole journey, from arrival to departure.

Start planning your Bhutan journey with these suggested itineraries.

Each route can be shortened, extended or combined with another. Tell us what draws you here and we will reshape it around you.

The atlas

Six districts. One kingdom.

From the capital's riverfront to the wide skies of Bumthang, each valley has its own weather, food and festivals. Begin with a place, not a package.

About Bhutan
Punakha valley and dzong in Bhutan
About the kingdom

The world's only carbon‑negative country.

Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan known as the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" is a haven of breathtaking beauty, spiritual serenity, and rich cultural heritage. This small Himalayan kingdom is famed for its pristine landscapes, from snow-capped peaks and lush valleys to ancient monasteries perched dramatically on cliffs, like the iconic Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang).

The Thimphu valley seen from above
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A quiet film from the kingdom.

Start planning

Let us plan your journey to Bhutan.

Tell us who is travelling, when, and what you hope to see. We will shape a private itinerary around the season, the festivals and the pace you prefer.