"Nothing is impossible for you!"
Bhutan | Nov 13 - Nov 21, 2023

nene
nene n.
Thailand | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

My experience with Bhutanese culture and people wouldn't be possible without the help of Mieke! Kimkim and Windhorse. In Bhutan, Namgyal, Phuntshol and I were a good team. I was very happy with how the trip went. As a solo traveller, Namgyal accompanied me everywhere, I think that was a privilege! They also helped me out with this and that when I was a little slow. So, yeah, that is how we got everything done! I have to kudos to them!

Hotel Reviews
The Village Lodge
Paro

We saw 2-3 Ibisbills here =) Beautiful scenery also

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Dhumra Farm Resort
Punakha

I believed I got the best-view room here!

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Very caring stuffs.. they also introduced me to Ezay chilli paste! And that was when I became a happy tourist in Bhutan
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Yangkhil Resort
Trongsa
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Dewachen Hotel
Phobjikha
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Heritage Home Babesa
Thimphu
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Loved it!
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2 of their stuffs stayed overnight and taught me how to make Ezay in the morning! They were very friendly also.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The area was under construction so sometime there were no hot water. Or water at all. But they have traditional style stone bath which helped a lot.
Activity Reviews
Chele La pass (38110 m) & Kila nunnery (Paro)
Chele La pass (38110 m) & Kila nunnery (Paro)
Paro

I went there after I just landed. It was beautiful and a fun hike

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Paro Birding afternoon excursion
Paro Birding afternoon excursion
Paro

Not bad but not good either Luckily in the day we left, we saw 3 Ibisbills!!

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Bongde village
Bongde village
Bhutan

I supposed to visit this place but I fell asleep in the car and they didn't wake me up.

Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba (Paro)
Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba (Paro)
Paro

A casual hike with beautiful view of Takshang Goemba as a reward. On the way down, we did some birding along the way. As I didn't went all the way through, we have some time to visit Paro museum. It was a good experience, very educational. I enjoyed it.

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Kyichu Lhakhang (Paro)
Kyichu Lhakhang (Paro)
Paro

First experience with Bhutanese Buddhism.

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Birding on the way from Paro to Punakha
Birding on the way from Paro to Punakha
Punakha

We were lucky that the weather was so perfectly clear throughout the trip. I was happy we got to stop and walk a bit in between

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Birding in Punakha Valley
Birding in Punakha Valley
Punakha
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Birding in Trongsa
Birding in Trongsa
Trongsa

No birds in Trongsa. But that was not the problem because everything else had made up for it.

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Phobjikha - Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
Phobjikha - Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
Phobjikha

They've got a good presentation overall

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Lunch @ Gangtey Lodge
Lunch @ Gangtey Lodge
Phobjikha

Very welcoming atmosphere, good food, beautiful view and stuffs.

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Birding day excursion in Phobjikha Valley
Birding day excursion in Phobjikha Valley
Phobjikha

Another highlights of the trip. It was amazing views especially in the morning

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Trongsa Dzong & Museum
Trongsa Dzong & Museum
Bhutan

One of the highlights of the trip, it was a beautiful scenic drive and Trongsa Dzong itself was very beautiful on both the inside and out. Trongsa museum was closed at the time we visited

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National Institute for Zorig Chusum - aka Painting School (Thimphu)
National Institute for Zorig Chusum - aka Painting School (Thimphu)
Thimphu
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Birding from Dochula Pass with Lungchutse hike
Birding from Dochula Pass with Lungchutse hike
Thimphu

A lovely hike near Dochula pass. We did some birding along the way

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Trashichu Dzong (Thimphu)
Trashichu Dzong (Thimphu)
Thimphu

In Thimphu, we visited Takin sanctuary park, Choten stupa, Trashichu Dzong and the Buddha Point.

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Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Dear Nat, Thank you for taking the time to review your trip and all the services. Wonderful to hear that you have enjoyed your visit to Bhutan so much. It has been a pleasure being a small part of making it happen.
Wishing you all the best on behalf of Wind Horse family,
Mieke