22/07/2026
Trip review by Fyo Dorji from Poland 🇵🇱
"Bhutan has been a dream of mine to visit for almost eight years. I first read about this extraordinary country in a 2018 issue of Holiday Magazine, an international travel and style publication known for its deep cultural explorations (highly recommended, by the way).
Finally, together with my friend, we decided to venture there for 8 days in March 2025. Researching how to travel to Bhutan was exciting but also a bit challenging, as it wasn’t immediately clear how exactly tourism currently operates there. Luckily, my friend came across a guide named Nima, and after a call with him, we immediately knew he was the right person to trust. He listened carefully to what mattered to us, including our wish to have some time on our own, and crafted a thoughtful plan for our entire trip.
Nima picked us up at the border, as we entered Bhutan from India via the Phuntsholing land crossing. From there, he drove us through Bhutan’s mesmerising landscapes of Thimphu, Gangtey Valley, Paro, and back again to the border for our return to India. He showed us all the must-see places, we had great conversations whilst getting to our destinations and offered great advice for the ones we wanted to explore on our own. One highlight was our walk to Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu, one of the largest Buddha statues in the world, a stunning mountain trek that I would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting.
In Gangtey Valley, we wanted to immerse ourselves in local life, and Nima arranged an unforgettable homestay with wonderful hosts. They cooked delicious Bhutanese meals, treated us to a traditional hot stone bath. We also did some additional trekking through fields, hills, and mountains to visit nearby monasteries.
Bhutan wasn’t just a beautiful postcard destination, it was a profound experience, a glimpse into a living paradise, and truly one of the most unique places on Earth.
I am deeply grateful to Nima, our one-of-a-kind, generous, and knowledgeable guide, for sharing his insights and making our journey so mindfully enriching.
Thank you, Bhutan and Nima."