We engaged DrukAsia to arrange for our 10-day Bhutan Holiday

We engaged DrukAsia to arrange for our 10-day Bhutan Holiday in March 2024. We visited the Western and Central Bhutanese towns of Paro, Thimphu, Punahka, Trongsa and Phobjikha. It was our first trip to Bhutan and Ugyen Dema from DrukAsia was very professional and efficient in getting the reservations for the hotels, tours, flights and Bhutan visa done.

 

All communication was timely, informative and clear, and we felt reassured at every step of the process that all arrangements were on track and made to our specifications. We were also provided with all the information needed, which helped make the trip a smooth and worry-free one. But what truly made our trip special was our Tour Guide Tshewang Dema and Driver Topgay. In all our travels, we have not met a Guide with that ideal combination of deep knowledge and passion, as well as genuine warmth and natural disposition to care for the comfort and safety of their guests. 

 

Tshewang was by our side throughout and was equally adept at explaining the cultural and religious aspects of the sights and people, as she was at coordinating effectively with the hotels and restaurants to make our day trips and stay that much more comfortable. She also adjusted the itinerary as we went along to match our level of comfort and to our pace and requirements. She is both a Cultural and Trekking Guide. Her explanations of Bhutanese culture and religion were comprehensive and fascinating. She led us on treks to temples, through valleys, farms and villages in the various areas we visited. The highlight was the trek to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) after which she also took us up further through mountain paths mainly used by monks and pilgrims to a small lesser-known temple at a higher elevation overlooking Taktsang. The views were amazing and it was a perfect spot to take a rest, before the trek back down, far from crowds below. 

 

Topgay our experienced Driver drove us safely on winding and narrow mountain roads, through fog and snow (Yes, it snowed for 2 days during our trip, nice!). He also had good knowledge of the flora and fauna from his other role as an experienced Trekking guide. He helped us to spot what was probably the last group of Black Necked Cranes left in the Phobjikha Valley as the rest were already on their way back to Tibet. Thanks so much Tshewang and Topgay, you made it such a memorable trip for us. We will be back to Bhutan with family, and we hope that you will be able to take us out again.