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Recent trip with Bhutan Your Way

by moyrafarrington 18 October 2011

I returned a few days ago from a wonderful 16 day trip to Bhutan organised by Jamie Vaughan at Bhutan Your Way. After several months…
RE: Please give your opinion on this itinerary

by gitarist 05 September 2011

Hi! Firstly, it seems like a great itinerary, and in this time you will see the majority of Bhutan's sites. Don't worry about the driving…
RE: Local vs International?

by dynastytravel 03 August 2011

Hello, i would like to suggest you to shorten the driving distance between wangdue and Bumthang, i would also suggest to travel with a…
Local vs International?

by wheretonext81 03 August 2011

Hi everyone, I'm new to thorn tree and I was hoping to get some advice. For years, Bhutan has been dream destination and finally this…
Re: My Itinerary

by aludorji 01 August 2011

Hi there, To comment on your itinerary, I see unnecessary double stays in Paro, Thimphu and Wangdue. I would recommend something like…
RE: Hotels in Bhutan

by himalayandragon 20 July 2011

Hello, Naksel in Paro, Namgay Heritage in Thimphu, Meriphuensum in Punakha, Yangkhil in Trongsa, Yugarling in Bumthang, Dewachen in Phobi…
RE: Jacket for wet season trekking

by tomtraveller 13 July 2011

A couple of years ago, I did the Snowman trek in Bhutan plus an extension to Bumthang over 25 days. It was a camping trek, and our chef…
Re: Must See and Do on your Trip to Bhutan

by HpHeleen 19 June 2011

Hi, we just came back from a twelve day trip... its an amazing magical country, quite and serene... after a few days Calcutta or India..…
RE: Thimpu to Bhumtang - how long?

by amliro 10 May 2011

Okay, thank you! As I wrote in my first entry I will be in Bhutan for 12 days, so I'll probably be able to do Bumthang. Again, thanks!…
RE: entry/exit location (safety in Assam, India)

by ymuntz 01 April 2011

1) don't see anyone touting for business here (unless it's been taken of the forum..) 2) I got different advice about safety and ended…
September or October??

by ymuntz 01 April 2011

Hi, I'm pretty much set with planning an itinerary with an operator in Bhutan. Arriving in Paro and traveling to Bumthang (including…
RE: november festival advice

by bridgetobhutan 19 February 2011

@cn: If you get to witness the Prakhar festival, it is good enough. You don't need to necessarily time your trip to attend Jambay Lhakhang…
RE: november festival advice

by drukasia 17 February 2011

Hi Caroline, Jambay Lhakhang festival starts on the 10th of Nov till the 14th of Nov and Prakhar Tshechu starts on the 11th of Nov till…
november festival advice

by carolinenixon 16 February 2011

I will be in Bhutan in November and hope to be able to get to both Jambay Lhakhang festival and Prakhar festival. I understand that Prakhar…
RE: Homestay, prayer ceremonies and more info needed...

by videshi 30 January 2011

+Are there chanting or prayer ceremonies in one of the monasteries that can be visited?+ Yes, almost every monastery has prayer sessions…
RE: Help... Bhutan

by hiker69 15 January 2011

Hello, Zoran, The festivals are religious events, and all include masked dances by monks, with girls dances as interludes. If you can,…
RE: Bhutan in July or August

by videshi 13 January 2011

Monsoon season in Bhutan means rain almost every day for several hours. Some days it does rain all day, other days there is no rain at…
RE: Druk Path Trek, or Bumthang Owl Trek?

by bridgetobhutan 11 December 2010

Good to know you will be in Bhutan. Well! you haven't mentioned when you are visiting. Vista/flora &fauna wise, you can't beat Druk Path.…
RE: Bhutan in Winter Jan 2011

by farflung 21 October 2010

Most Bhutan travel agents will make a sensible itnerary for you taking in the highlights based upon the length of your stay. With 10 days…
Re: 3 day treks in Bhutan / Bumthang owl trek, Gangtey trek

by traveltrip 18 July 2010

Haa Valley Saga La trek is open and it is 3days trek. You should trek from Drugyel to Haa and it is easy trek following the old trail…
Re: 3 day treks in Bhutan / Bumthang owl trek, Gangtey trek

by giannienne 17 July 2010

Thanks to all the recommendation I came across Bart Jordan's "Trekkers Guide to Bhutan" The first trek mentioned in the book (Haa Valley…
RE: 3 day treks in Bhutan / Bumthang owl trek, Gangtey trek

by pwangchu 08 July 2010

Tshaluna trek is a section of the Druk path trek and all agents do it while Dochula is a new trek so only few (two three agents )do it.…
RE: 3 day treks in Bhutan / Bumthang owl trek, Gangtey trek

by thein 06 July 2010

I tend to be a little faster than normal trekker, but I can't see how Druk path would take 6 days unless you used one as a rest day. …
RE: 3 day treks in Bhutan / Bumthang owl trek, Gangtey trek

by pwangchu 30 June 2010

Why don't you try "Dochula Trek". Its a new trek done by just few people. Its a three days trek passing though forests and breath-taking…
RE: 3 day treks in Bhutan / Bumthang owl trek, Gangtey trek

by thein 28 June 2010

I do recommend doing a trek in Bhutan - great experience. You'll likely not meet any other trekkers on the way unless you go right before…