Hidden Valleys of Bhutan reviews
Read holiday reviews by Mountain Kingdoms travellers.
Our trip was fantastic. It was busy and varied and very interesting. Bhutan is an amazing place to visit and we were blown away by the itinerary and our guide and driver. They were fabulous. Walks and hikes were great and were balanced with just the right level of sightseeing.
Bhutan revealed itself as a country rich in culture, proud of its heritage and deeply spiritual. We could not have had a better guide. He was dedicated to ensuring we had the best holiday, even rearranging our itinerary to enable us to visit a festival, and who was proud and passionate about his nation. We loved every minute of the time we spent in Bhutan from the vibrant festivals to the cuisine (with special thanks to Lotay for sharing his recipes); the friendly people; and the stunning scenery. By booking through Mountain Kingdoms, we were able to have the trip of a lifetime.
An Unforgettable Bhutan Experience with Tinley and Chimmy! Our trip to Bhutan was simply outstanding, thanks to our wonderful guide Tinley and our brilliant driver Chimmy. Every detail was thoughtfully handled — from being serenaded by novice monks to sharing tea with an 85-year-old monastery guardian. Tinley adapted treks to suit our love of longer walks and made sure we experienced real Bhutanese life through simple but welcoming homestays. Yes, there were some long drives, but the breath-taking landscapes made every mile worth it. The food was tasty, spicy, and authentic — and our camping meals should of been Michelin-starred! Tiger’s Nest Monastery was the perfect grand finale. Highly recommend!
An excellent way to get an overview of landscape, culture, and daily life in Bhutan. The homestays and festival were particularly interesting. A few long drives on quite challenging roads but we were in safe hands with our wonderful driver, and our guide was proud to share his wealth of knowledge about the country. This holiday packs a lot in but provides a lifetime of memories.
A wonderful holiday. It was a perfect blend of tour and trek, culture and countryside.
We had an extra two nights in Paro before the group arrived and right from our initial arrival when we were met by Kinley, the guide and Gen, the driver we felt we were in very capable hands and Kinley arranged our extra days perfectly to match our interests, he also adapted plans as necessary for the whole group to take account of capabilities and interests. The whole trip exceeded our expectations, the country itself is fascinating, beautiful and tourists are very welcomed and looked after.
I enjoyed the remoteness, scenery, stunning views of the mountains & visiting the many Dzongs.
A fantastic way to explore Bhutan. We got a real insight into Bhutanese life by staying in the homesteads and attending the local festival.
It was very good to have the mix of sightseeing and trekking. Walking in the beautiful countryside was a nice counterbalance to the temples and Dzongs, and gave an insight to everyday rural life. Seeing the Black Necked Crane Festival was one of the highlights, as was the trek to the Tiger Nest Monastery. Staying in a homestay was interesting - definitely worthwhile and an opportunity to have a Hot Stone Bath. It's a wonderful country - lovely people, stunning countryside - but be prepared to come home tired. To make the most of the time there, you inevitably have to move from hotel to hotel and there's not much down time.
An excellent holiday full of variety and new experiences.
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