Druk Asia Bhutan Travel Specialist

Druk Asia Bhutan Travel Specialist Druk Asia is the representative of Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Airlines in Singapore. Druk Asia Assurance

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Druk Asia Tours & Treks is her operation arm in Bhutan, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan, managed by a team of dedicated and committed professionals, with vast experience in tourism business. Currently based in Singapore, Bangkok & Bhutan, Druk Asia specializes in quality guided tours for the individual traveller or small groups. Activities range from adventurous trekking to distinctive cultural tours throughout the Kingdom. We craft tailor-made itineraries to cater for the well heeled traveller, ensuring an enriching and inspirational experience. Our experienced team has journeyed throughout the Kingdom, their knowledge and experience ensures your adventure into this truly remarkable country will be the adventure of a lifetime. We have yet to disappoint a single of our travellers in term of Visa issuance.

- Your choice of hotels will be confirmed for your inspection before your arrival. We only book you on hotels which we love and would love again.

- We will be happy to change your guide, driver or vehicle on the first two days of arrival in Thimphu if you are not satisfied with our selection. Drop us a note and our hospitality team be on the spot to assist you.

- We’re here to help. Our world-class member services team is available by phone or email — there's no automated system or call center; you'll communicate with a real person. Visit our website (www.drukasia.com) to see what our travelers said about us and begin your journey of a lifetime.

Ever wondered what a tshechu actually is?Tshechu means tenth day. It falls on the tenth day of the Bhutanese lunar calen...
17/09/2026

Ever wondered what a tshechu actually is?

Tshechu means tenth day. It falls on the tenth day of the Bhutanese lunar calendar, marking the birthday of Guru Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century.

The mask dances at the centre of the festival, known as cham, are passed down from monk to monk across generations. Young monks train for years to learn the exact steps, then spend the weeks before each festival deepening that preparation with prayer and meditation.

For Bhutanese, watching is not just entertainment. It is an act of devotion believed to bring blessings to everyone in the courtyard.

Save this before your next Bhutan trip so you know what you are watching.

There is a reason people mark September on the calendar for Bhutan.It is the month the country changes character. The he...
16/09/2026

There is a reason people mark September on the calendar for Bhutan.

It is the month the country changes character. The heavier summer rain usually runs until late September, and as it eases the haze lifts, the Himalayan peaks come back into view and the air turns cool and dry. The rice paddies in Paro and Punakha start deepening into gold ahead of the harvest, and the trails firm up into one of the best trekking stretches of the year.

Then there is the festival. Thimphu Tshechu falls on 21 to 23 September in 2026. For three days the courtyard of Tashichho Dzong fills with masked cham dancers and families in their finest gho and kira. It gathers the largest audience of any festival in Bhutan. Tshechu dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar, so they move every year, which is why the date matters more than the month when you plan.

What to pack. Paro sits near 23 degrees by day and around 12 at night, Punakha climbs closer to 30. Layers, a light rain shell for early September and shoes you can walk long days in will cover almost everything.

Save this for your autumn planning and send it to whoever you would take with you.

Comment PLAN and let us know your dream Bhutan autumn adventure, or find the planning form in the link in bio.

Important Bhutan travel update 🇧🇹​If you are travelling to Paro or Thimphu in the coming weeks, there are two temporary ...
16/09/2026

Important Bhutan travel update 🇧🇹
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If you are travelling to Paro or Thimphu in the coming weeks, there are two temporary changes at popular sites to be aware of.
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🙏 Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro
Kyichu Lhakhang will be closed to international visitors from 15 to 26 September 2026 for the 61st Palchen Drubchen, an important Buddhist prayer ceremony.
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The tradition of the Palchen Drubchen at Kyichu Lhakhang dates back decades and is a reminder that Bhutan's temples are not simply attractions. They remain living places of worship, prayer and spiritual practice.
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🙏 Buddha Dordenma, Thimphu
Visitor access at Kuenselphodrang is currently restricted while preparatory works and re gilding of the Buddha Dordenma Statue are underway. The restrictions are scheduled from 17 August to 31 October 2026.
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The good news is that you can still see the Buddha Dordenma from a designated safe distance. During this period, visitors cannot enter the temple or circumambulate the statue, and areas affected by scaffolding and construction works will be restricted for safety.
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Travelling with Druk Asia? You do not need to rearrange anything yourself.
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Our team will review affected itineraries, make the necessary adjustments and recommend the best available experiences during your visit.
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Bhutan is a living destination. Sacred ceremonies continue, monuments are cared for, and sometimes a journey needs to move with the rhythm of the country.
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Your itinerary may change a little, but there is always another side of Bhutan waiting to be discovered. 🇧🇹✨
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We went for a 7 days trip with drukair and Soul trip covering Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. It was a very fruitful and enjo...
14/09/2026

We went for a 7 days trip with drukair and Soul trip covering Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. It was a very fruitful and enjoying trip for me and my husband.

Bhutan itself is an amazing place with rich heritage. The visits to the different monasteries were both very eyeopening and enlightening.
Our guide, kinleyPhuntsho was a friendly, jovial guide who makes you feel comfortable and at ease. He was knowledgeable and took care of us. He shares stories with us during our trip which makes the car ride more enjoyable yet at the same time, also respect the privacy that we need.

Our driver, Karma Drive is an experienced, caring, helpful and careful driver. The roads in bhutan can be quite bumpy and narrow which make it difficult to navigate. His careful and responsible driving did not go unnoticed and we felt safe in his hands.
Kiley and kharma are a good team combination with good chemistry between them. We are grateful for the way that they looked after our well being throughout the whole trip.

The journey to the Tiger nest was both mentally and physcially challenging. Both kiley and kharma were very patient, helpful and encouraging which helped us a lot in our climb.

Lastly, We truly appreciate their hard work and we will be back to Bhutan again!

Ever wondered why rooftops across Bhutan turn red this time of year?It is chilli season. Whole red chillies are laid out...
13/09/2026

Ever wondered why rooftops across Bhutan turn red this time of year?

It is chilli season. Whole red chillies are laid out to dry in the sun on rooftops, window ledges and courtyards across the country, one of the most familiar sights in any Bhutanese village.

Once dried, many of those chillies end up in ema datshi, a stew of chillies and cheese widely considered Bhutan's national dish. Almost every home has its own version.

Save this one for your next Bhutan trivia night.

12/09/2026

Here is something that surprises almost everyone. Within living memory, you simply could not visit Bhutan.

The country welcomed its very first tourists only in 1974, during the coronation of the Fourth King. That first year just 287 travellers came, and since there was no airport yet, they arrived overland through India.

Before that, Bhutan was one of the most isolated places on earth. Even roads, cars and electricity only reached it in the nineteen seventies. Television did not arrive until 1999, making Bhutan the last country in the world to switch it on, with the internet following at the same time.

But none of this was Bhutan falling behind. It was Bhutan choosing carefully, opening every door slowly and on purpose, to protect its culture, traditions and way of life.

From that very first year it chose value over volume, welcoming fewer visitors so the things that make it special would survive.

Which is exactly why, even now, it feels like nowhere else on earth.

Save this for your own journey, and find your way in through the link in bio.

🇧🇹 Bhutan Festival Calendar 2027: Mark Your Calendar​Planning to visit Bhutan in 2027? Save this post for the dates of s...
10/09/2026

🇧🇹 Bhutan Festival Calendar 2027: Mark Your Calendar
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Planning to visit Bhutan in 2027? Save this post for the dates of some of the kingdom’s most popular festivals.
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Bhutanese festivals, known as tshechus, are more than colourful celebrations. They are sacred gatherings where communities come together in their finest traditional dress to receive blessings, watch symbolic masked dances and reconnect with family, faith and tradition.
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Expect elaborate costumes, hypnotic Cham dances, playful Atsaras, ancient rituals and courtyards filled with generations of Bhutanese families. At selected festivals, a vast sacred tapestry known as a Thongdrel is unfurled before sunrise. Simply seeing it is believed to bring blessings.
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🌸 Popular spring festivals include Punakha Tshechu and Paro Tshechu.
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🍂 Popular autumn festivals include Thimphu Tshechu, Wangdue Tshechu, Gangtey Tshechu and Jambay Lhakhang Drup.
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🏔️ For something different, consider the Royal Highland Festival in Laya, the Black Necked Crane Festival in Phobjikha or Druk Wangyel Tshechu at Dochula.
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A few useful tips for planning your festival trip:
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• Book at least six months in advance for major festivals
• Flights and preferred hotels fill quickly
• Arrive early as popular festival grounds can become crowded
• Dress modestly and follow local customs
• Bring layers as mornings can be cool
• Ask your guide about the meaning behind each dance and ritual
• Allow time beyond the festival to explore Bhutan at a slower pace
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Travellers are warmly welcomed at Bhutan’s festivals. The experience becomes even more meaningful when you understand that these are living religious traditions, not performances created for visitors.
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Which Bhutan festival would you most love to experience? Tell us in the comments, save this calendar for your 2027 travel planning and share it with someone who has Bhutan on their list.
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09/09/2026

Look closely at an old thangka and you are looking at crushed stone.

The blue was once lapis and azurite. The green was malachite. The red was cinnabar. The light in it is real gold, ground to powder by hand.

Before any colour is laid, the painting begins as plain cotton, sealed with chalk and polished with a stone until it gleams. Then every figure is drawn onto a grid of sacred lines, each proportion set long ago by scripture. Nothing is left to chance.

The colour goes on grain by grain, bound with glue, sky first, then land, then the deity, working from light into dark.

The face is saved for last. When the eyes are finally painted and a lama gives his blessing, the image is said to come alive.

Months of devotion, one grain at a time.

Save this for the Bhutan you did not expect, and find your way in through the link in bio.

Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchuck turns three! 🎂Happy third birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchu...
09/09/2026

Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchuck turns three! 🎂

Happy third birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchuck. Wishing the young Princess a joyful day filled with love, laughter and beautiful moments.

May the adorable Princess continue to grow up healthy, happy and surrounded by love and blessings. 🇧🇹✨

What a great experience in Bhutan.Many thanks to Kinley for in depth insights into history, religion and culture, and Si...
07/09/2026

What a great experience in Bhutan.

Many thanks to Kinley for in depth insights into history, religion and culture, and Sigay, who manoeuvred the narrow and winding roads with ease.

Kinley took care of us from the moment we met at the airport, from telling us what was in store for the day to the significance of each attraction, and while visiting, gave us a full commentary as we walked through.

Loved the relaxing pace of the tour. Thanks to Sonam as well for arranging the stays, which had a lovely local, boutique atmosphere.

We had good laughs with Kinley and Sigay throughout. Thank you for the very memorable trip.

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