2 independent reviews for Bhutan highlights tour, 7 days
Reviews for Bhutan highlights tour, 7 days
Sam Chakraverty review 22 Nov 2023
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
We attended a masked dance festival in Phobjika valley - our guide only found out about it the day before as it was local to where we were staying. Thousands of people were there in the middle of nowhere, and only a half dozen tourists - an amazing day. Just walking in the countryside is lovely.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
It's more expensive to go now with various taxes and pricey flights but still definitely worthwhile as it's so unique. Just go if you can. We had a 8 night tour which was enough to get a flavour of the country - not sure how many more beautiful temples we wanted to see! We combined it with a stay either end in Kolkata during Durga Puja festival - usually October and completely manic and very different from peaceful Bhutan.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes in that it provided money and employment. The carbon negativity and gross national happiness are not exactly as advertised when you scratch beneath the surface, but the guides will chat about life in Bhutan readily..4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was brilliant - not crowded; think Switzerland with higher mountains, paddy fields and Buddhist temples. Learning about the culture in such a quickly developing country was fascinating.Suzanne Dinning review 2 Jan 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Landing at Paro airport - not for the faint hearted!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take an old thick pair of socks to walk around the temples in (the floors can be cold)!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We saw very few tourists so yes I think are being their benefited local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was absolutely brilliant; the food (simple but tasty), the local people (friendly and welcoming); and the scenery (stunning).Holiday Reviews
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