Gentle Walking Eastern Bhutan reviews
Read holiday reviews by Mountain Kingdoms travellers.
Bhutan was an unforgettable, other-worldly experience. I feel very privileged to have been able to go there, to sample its fascinating culture and architecture. The journey to Eastern Bhutan was absolutely worth the effort. Mountain Kingdoms provided an excellent package - the guide was excellent, and our transport and accommodation were mostly very good. I am grateful to MK and especially our guide Bhakta Gangtey for arranging the whole trip - especially to the East. A wonderful experience and a privilege to visit such an interesting country.
Eastern Bhutan is a very special area, refreshingly 'un-touristy'. Many of the villages still retain a traditional life and culture with subsistence farming, simple stores selling food and hardware products. I loved the craft workshops - weaving, wood-carving. The beauty of the houses with the care of carving and painting as with the temples never ceased to amaze. The care of the work, the time taken is something lost in our Western world.
We really loved the beauty and constantly changing landscapes of the country, the warmth of its people, the amazing religious and other architecture and learning from our wonderful guide so much about the culture, the history, the ways of life and how the king and government are trying to preserve what is valuable and unique. The air is pure and nature is preserved. Unique opportunity to see more remote and distant areas. Our guide and two drivers were excellent. Immensely helpful and resourceful they looked after us very well indeed.
My second trip to Bhutan with Mountain Kingdoms, and again a fantastic one! A well-planned itinerary and a wonderful guide and driver led us through parts of the country that have not seen too many tourists, and we were intrigued by the beauty of the landscape, the cultural richness and, most of all, by the kindness of the people who live there. Highly recommended!
It was my 6th time in Bhutan, over 33 years, and my third time in East Bhutan. It was fantastic to see how the country has developed, particularly with good roads and hotels, but kept its essential rural charm, social structure and uniqueness. I particularly wanted to have several days in the Lhuentse Valley in East Bhutan, which is another world of charm and remoteness. Also, the 2 hour walk down from the Ura La to Ura Village must be one of the best short walks in the Himalayas.
Bhutan remains a fascinating and unique destination, and it was a privilege to travel to the east as well as revisit some of the western highlights
Nice to be back in Bhutan, this time gently discovering beautiful east. Amazing nature, slow-paced life, tradition, nice food. With the favourable weather that we had, just a perfect holiday.
I have enjoyed many wonderful adventures in Eastern Bhutan, and have been struck by how charming the places and people are in this part of the country. There is a tangible atmosphere of days-gone-by, and the scenery is just lovely. I do thoroughly recommend this trip to those people who really like to get off-the-beaten-track!!
The beautiful unspoilt valleys are home to unspoilt cultural treasures, there is a tale or legend to be told in every village, and best of all, we had it all to ourselves! Go now, before Lonely Planet make it a must visit destination!
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