Gentle Walking Bhutan reviews
Read holiday reviews by Mountain Kingdoms travellers.
This was a full-on introduction to Bhutanese culture, cuisine and countryside. The majesty of the mountains and fertility of the valleys provided beautiful walking opportunities, well pitched to challenge active older people as well as younger. Every day we learnt more about the history and Buddhist culture of Bhutan from a guide dedicated to filling our time with as much of interest and beauty as we could manage. The uniqueness of Bhutan and the friendliness of the people gave us a full range of memories and impressions to carry back home.
All the accommodation and meals on the trip were excellent as well as the comfort of the local transport. Our guide Kinley "Bull " was a walking encyclopaedia which made the experience even better as he was so knowledgeable when visiting the various sites. Our driver Kinley was also an excellent driver.and also very helpful. Luckily we only had a small group of 6 people which made it easier when visiting the sites. We would highly recommend Mountain Kingdoms as a tour Company.
This was an amazing and simply stunning trip which exceeded all our expectations. Some highlights for us were the major temples, Dzongs and Big Buddha; the Black Crane festival; crossing the passes at such heights with superb mountain views and the iconic Tiger Nest Monastery. The hotels were generally of a very good standard and the bus was both comfortable and adequate for the long drives - the latter being very important for the enjoyment of the trip. We found the walking tough going at first until we acclimatised but it was all manageable. Our guide was simply the best! We were very lucky to have him and he went above and beyond to look after us. My husband and I did the Bumdra trek extension which was the biggest highlight of the whole tour. Camping under the stars at 12,500 feet - amazing! Cannot fault Mountain Kingdoms organisation and planning.
The holiday gave us a really good insight into the culture and landscapes of Bhutan. It was very varied and we saw some beautiful places and buildings. It was totally different from other places we had been.
From the moment we landed, we were greeted with the most beautiful vista, not only the mountain scenery but the stunning, intricately painted buildings, this was the theme of the tour, a feast for the eyes. If this wasn’t enough the care and attention from our guide was impeccable, his knowledge and clear love of his country was immense, no question unanswered without passion, pride and often humour. A lot is packed into the trip, the mixture of sightseeing monasteries/ Dzongs/temples but also the lovely nature walks were perfect for me, some of the walking was quite strenuous, but the uphill made the downhill more enjoyable. You’re really looked after, always felt safe, our driver was careful, skilful and fun too. The hotels were great with very attentive staff and again felt very safe and looked after.
Bhutan is so different. Mountainous and wooded, where everybody is friendly and relaxed (the Buddist culture, in a relatively underpopulated and wealthy country). Spectacular Dzongs and colourful welcoming temples.
An exceptional holiday. Such a delightful contrast of culture, festivals, information and history. Travelling across the country with beautiful scenery and a warm welcome from everyone. Our guide was so informative, good company and attentive to every detail. Thoroughly enjoyed the walking.
An exceptional holiday. Such a delightful contrast of culture, festivals, information and history. Travelling across the country with beautiful scenery and welcome from everyone. Our guide was so informative, good company and attentive to every detail. Thoroughly enjoyed the walking.
I wouldnt call the trip a holiday - I think its best described as a unique experience - seeing a little bit of Bhutan's wonderful life and how structured their country is. Certain elements of the trip will live with us forever.
The scenery was fabulous - and the people, wonderful