Cultural Tours
Walk through fortress-monasteries, villages and temples across Paro, Thimphu and Punakha with a local guide.
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Experience Bhutan Like a Local
Meaningful local encounters, personal hosting, and journeys designed around you.
- Curated authentic experiences
- Private tours only
- Trips planned around you
- 24/7 support on your trip
Our Tours
Discover Bhutan with Tamshing
A journey for the senses, balancing culture, landscape and quiet moments of reflection.
Signature Experiences
Moments you will only find in Bhutan
Add any of these to a cultural or festival tour, or build a whole journey around them.
Farmhouse Dinner
Cook ema datshi with a village family and share ara by the hearth.
Sacred Valley Hikes
Gentle trails to hilltop temples and glacial valleys.
Meditation with a Monk
A morning of guided practice inside a working monastery.
Weaving & Crafts
Meet master weavers and painters of the thirteen traditional arts.
Prayer Flag Blessing
Raise your own flags on a mountain pass with a blessing.
Organic Farm Visit
See how carbon-negative Bhutan grows its food.
Custom & Tailor-Made Tours
Your Bhutan, your way
No two travellers are alike. Tell us how you like to travel and we will design a private journey around you, from the hotels and guide to the pace of each day.
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Share your dream
Your dates, group, interests and budget, through our enquiry form or a quick call.
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We design it
A day-by-day proposal within 48 hours, refined with you until it feels right.
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Travel with ease
We arrange your visa, SDF, flights and transfers, and stay with you every step.
Destinations
From high valleys to ancient dzongs
Each valley in Bhutan has its own dialect, festival and story. These are the places our guests love most.
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2–3 nights
Thimphu
The capital, where tradition meets modern life: Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong and the weekend market.
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2–3 nights
Paro
Home to Tiger's Nest, Rinpung Dzong and a valley of farmhouses and rice fields.
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1–2 nights
Punakha
The warm former capital, with a dzong at the meeting of two rivers.
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1 night
Trongsa
A vast fortress on a ridge in the centre of the kingdom, and the seat of Bhutan's kings.
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2–3 nights
Bumthang
Bhutan's spiritual heartland and home of Tamshing Lhakhang.
Frequently asked questions
Questions before you go
Planning a trip to Bhutan works a little differently. Here are the questions we hear most often.
Why book directly with a local operator?
When you book with us, there is no overseas agent in the middle. You deal directly with the family who plans your trip, your payment goes straight to Bhutan, and you benefit from our own local network of guides, drivers and hosts. We can also answer your questions quickly, because we live here.
How much does a trip to Bhutan cost?
The cost depends on how long you stay, the season and the style of hotels you prefer. Every trip includes the government’s Sustainable Development Fee (US $100 per adult per night) and your visa fee, plus your accommodation, meals, guide, private vehicle and entrance fees. Our sample cultural tours start from US $790 per person for two travellers. Tell us your dates and wishes, and we will send you a free, itemised quote.
Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?
All visitors except Indian nationals need a visa. We apply for it on your behalf once your trip is confirmed, so you just need a passport valid for at least six months. Indian nationals need an entry permit instead, using a passport or voter ID card. Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals can get their visa in advance or on arrival, though arranging it beforehand saves waiting at the border. The visa fee is US $40, and it is included in our package prices. See our visa page for the full process.
Can I travel solo, or do I have to join a group?
Every Tamshing tour is private, so you never have to join a group. We plan around whoever is travelling: solo travellers, couples, families with children, and groups of friends or colleagues.
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Let the journey begin
Dreaming of Bhutan but not sure where to start? Send us a message. Planning a trip with us costs nothing, and you are free to take your time before you decide.