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Bhutan – The Dragon Kingdom

The hidden kingdom of Bhutan is a misty, mystic, sequestered realm of chanting monks, prayer flags and monasteries.

In this intriguing journey through the mystical kingdom, where magnificent fortresses command the hilltops and prayer flags flutter in the breeze, where everyone wears national dress and where “Gross National Happiness” is government policy – you know you're in for something special.

Culinary

Taj Tashi, Thimphu
A Welcome Reception and dinner to sample Bhutan's fiery cuisine. Gaze at mesmerising prayer wheels through the hotel’s panoramic windows and make short but rewarding forays into the vibrant local markets.

Zhiwa Ling, Paro
Enjoy a Celebration Dinner of Himalayan proportions here, with contemporary international cuisine and classic Bhutanese dishes on offer.

Accommodation

Taj Tashi, Thimphu
Adorned with classical Buddhist murals and set in the heart of the Thimphu Valley, the Taj Tashi is a gateway to a land steeped in mythology and magic. In keeping with the enchanting surrounds, the hotel is a blend of Bhutan’s Dzong architecture and modern design.

Zhiwa Ling, Paro
The first and only wholly Bhutanese owned hotel to receive a 5-star rating awarded by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. Its traditional architecture and modern amenities make the Zhiwa Ling one of the best luxury hotels in Bhutan.

Tour highlights

Thimphu
Thimphu is an exciting blend of tradition and modernity. Enjoy meeting local artists here at the Voluntary Artists Studio and observe weavers and embroiderers at the Royal Textile Academy.

Bumthang
Put your culinary skills to the test under the expert guidance of a team of local chefs at a special Bhutanese cooking class – learn how to prepare local Bhutanese delicacies laden with spices and seasoned with fiery red chillies.

Trongsa
Be welcomed into a traditional farm house for tea or coffee with a local family, a unique glimpse into the daily lives of the locals.

Pundkha
Take a short hike across the fields and roads lined with prayer flags to the temple of the “Divine Madman” in Punakha, the capital of Bhutan until 1955.