Bhutan Photography Tour
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05 nights /06 days in Bhutan
Bhutan Photography Tours offers a unique opportunity to see one of the world’s most fascinating and unspoiled destinations in the viewfinder of a camera. Situated in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan’s well-established cultural heritage, towering mountain landscapes, and mystical ambiance present a photographer’s haven—both for beginners and professionals. From the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to Punakha’s verdant valleys and Trongsa and Paro’s ancient fortresses, every nook of Bhutan is a showstopper. These trips are painstakingly crafted to take you to the most Instagram-able spots at the best time—such as dawn over Dochula Pass or Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
You’ll also experience vibrant festivals like Paro Tshechu or Jambay Lhakhang Drup, where masked dancers in elaborate costumes create dynamic subjects filled with color and tradition, which will be a part of your Bhutan Photography Tours.
What makes Bhutan Photography Tours unique is the profound penetration into landscapes as well as lives. You won’t only photograph sweeping mountain vistas, prayer-flag-bedecked ridges, and traditional farmhouses but also have opportunities for reflective portraits of monks, artisans, and rural villagers. The slow pace of travel gives ample time to observe and prepare each scene, be it the ethereal radiance of a butter lamp or the rich textures of ancient murals in out-of-the-way temples makes your Bhutan Photography Tours an unique one.
Guided by veteran tour guides familiar with Bhutanese culture and photography, this Bhutan Photography Tours are structured to give you the finest photos without invading the natives’ way of life.
In conclusion, Bhutan Photography Tours offer a truly enriching experience for photographers and nature lovers alike, providing countless opportunities to capture the kingdom’s untouched beauty, vibrant festivals, dramatic landscapes, and spiritual heritage. From misty mountain valleys and ancient fortresses to smiling monks and traditional village life, every frame tells a story of a nation deeply rooted in its culture and harmony with nature. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a passionate traveler with a camera, Bhutan’s unique charm and timeless scenes promise memories — and images — that will last a lifetime.
Capture the Iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) – Photograph Bhutan’s most legendary landmark perched dramatically on a cliff at sunrise or golden hour.
Shoot Vibrant Mask Dances at a Local Tshechu Festival – Experience the color and energy of Bhutanese festivals, where monks and villagers perform sacred dances in elaborate costumes.
Portrait Sessions with Monks and Locals in Traditional Attire – Capture authentic portraits in natural settings, from monastic life to Bhutanese families in their daily lives.
Photograph the Majestic Himalayas and Pristine Valleys – Get sweeping panoramic shots of snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows, and lush terraced fields.
Explore Remote Villages and Capture Timeless Rural Life – Document traditional lifestyles, farming activities, and untouched cultural scenes off the beaten path.
Sunrise and Sunset Photography from Scenic Viewpoints – Enjoy early morning and evening shoots from high passes like Dochula and Chelela for soft light and stunning vistas.
Wildlife and Nature Photography in Phobjikha Valley – Snap rare black-necked cranes, yaks, and serene landscapes in one of Bhutan’s most beautiful natural sanctuaries.
Day 01. Arrive to Paro – Paro
On arrival at Paro International Airport, we will directly drive to Paro Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan, built by Tibetan King Songtshen Gaympo in the 7th century. Here we will have a ceremony dedicated to the cleansing of our body, mind and soul by a monk. We will receive a white scarf (Khadar) from the monk, which is a symbol of purity and brings blessings and good luck to us. You can take back this good luck white scarf to your home.
Then we will drive to the town for lunch. After our lunch, we will drive to Dzongdrakha and visit the Dzongdrakha Lhakhang. We can meditate inside all the temples, if you like to do so. Evening stroll around Paro town.
Dinner and overnight stay in Paro, Mandala Resort or similar standard.
Day 02. Paro – Thimphu
Today we will drive to Thimphu but in the morning we will hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), the most important pilgrimage site in the Buddhist world and it is one of the main highlights of the Bhutan Tour. If you wish to meditate here in the Taktshang monastery for sometime we can do so. Lunch at Taktshang Cafeteria or at Paro. Drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
On reaching Thimphu, we will visit to Buddha Point, to see and pray in front of the tallest Buddha Statue in the world, then Memorial Chhorten, where you will see old and young people making circumambulation around the Chhorten and you will also join them. . Evening visit Thimphu Trashichhoe Dzong. Stroll around the Thimphu town.
Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel, Hotel Pedling or similar standard.
Day 03. Thimphu – Halt
Today we will make a short hike to Tango Monastery. It will take about 45 mins by car till the road end at Doedhena, From here it will take about 1 hr hike up to Tango Temple. For lunch we will have a picnic lunch at the riverside on our way back.
On your way back, we will visit Pangrizampa and see Astrology. In the evening we will visit to Bhutanese farmhouse for dinner and a hot stone bath (Traditional Bath in Bhutan). If you like to stay overnight at Bhutanese Farm House, we can organize an overnight stay at Farm House.
Day 04. Thimphu – Punakha
Today we will drive to Punakha over dochula pass (3150m) above sea level. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas. On clear days, we can see the Eastern Himalayan Mountains, including the highest mountain of Bhutan, so impressively. On reaching Lobesa, we will visit Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. It takes about 30minutes to reach the temple through farm fields.
The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’. Lunch will be served at Chhimi Lhakhang cafeteria. Then we will continue our journey to Punakha and visit the most impressive or beautiful dzong in Bhutan, Punakha dzong and visit the temples inside the dzong. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha Hotel, Zangtopleri or similar standard.
Day 5. Punakha – Paro
We will drive to Paro and then we will hike to Singay Drak Monastery, which was founded by Guru Rinpoche at the same time as Taktshang Monastery. The hike will take about 45minutes from the road end. From this Singay Drak, we can see the Paro valley so beautifully. Then drive back to Paro town for our lunch.
After lunch we will visit Paro Dzong. Evening stroll around the Paro town visiting the handicraft shops for authentic souvenirs for your loved ones. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel, Mandala Resort or similar standard.
Day 06. Paro – Airport
After our breakfast drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish a very safe and pleasant journey back to your country. We hope to see you again in Bhutan in the future.Today we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight to Bangkok. Our representative will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very pleasant and comfortable journey back to your country.
Thank you very much for visiting Bhutan through our company and we will always cherish your visit to Bhutan and we will always look forward to seeing you again in Bhutan – The Land of Happiness!
Thank You & Tashi Delek!
Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!
In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.
The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.
1. When and how to visit Bhutan?
Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.
By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.
Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.
By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance.
2. What are your itineraries?
All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.
Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.
After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.
Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.
We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.
Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.
Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor
diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).
I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.
The cost for experiencing this will be USD 20 per person.
The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.
We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.
So to arrange this you need to pay extra payment of USD 50 per person.
Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.
The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.
The program will be about 1hr program and the cost will be USD 100/program. Usually we organize this in the evening before your dinner. But any time of the day can be organized.
Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.
It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.
The price will be approximately USD 12-15. So we can arrange the horses and let us know.
