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Bhutan is a very nice country completely different from all
other country in the world. Beautiful mountains, plans and land
but the first part is completely different from the second one.
The point that i was interested in is: SPIRITUALITY and in Bhutan
is strong. I found magical atmosphere with people because all
are always smiling baby, child, women, me, old people and atmosphere
is magic, there is no fear, no tension in person that you meet
all people are kind, with an high sense of dignity. is great
this point! Because in Europe a lot of people have too much
than Bhutan but are completely different.
Donata
"D. S." ds8@live.it
It was a truly exhilarating and eye-opening,
once-in-a-lifetime experience. The pristine nature of your culture
is rare to come by and is a wonderful vacation from the hustle-and-bustle
of life here. I would also like to add that our experience in
Bhutan could not have been as pleasant as it was if it hadn't
been for our tour guide and driver. They were very professional,
took excellent care of us the entire time and even went the
extra mile to ensure that we got to see every aspect of the
culture.
I am definitely recommending Bhutan Journeys to all of my friends
here that are interested in visiting Bhutan and I myself look
forward to re-visiting Bhutan sometime in the future.
Wishing you all the best of luck with everything!!! Merry Christmas
and have a happy new year!!!
Sincerely,
Pavithra Srinivas
pav0712@gmail.com
Bhutan Journeys was recommended to me by some friends; therefore,
I sent an informational request. Sonam responded quickly with
excellent English and from then on we emailed occasionally
and before I knew it, I was on my way to Bhutan. The guide
and the driver met me at the airport and were polite, gentle,
and courteous towards me. They also spoke great English and
were very attentive to my individual needs. I knew very little
about Bhutan prior to my trip, and the guide shared great
quantities of information with me so that I could better understand
the country, the people, the history, etc. The activities
I chose varied from sightseeing to hiking to enjoying the
local cuisine. The yak butter tea is not my favorite, but
the spicy chiles in cheese are exceptional! I think I ate
that for almost every meal. I did not purchase many souvenirs
while in the country, but rather returned to my country with
beautiful photos and great memories. Thank you Bhutan Journeys!
Suzzi Pautler
Suzzi Pautler
Email: spautler@gmail.com
Since visiting Bhutan twice to research for
my book on Bhutan, which appeared at a renowned German publisher
in 2002 I dreamed about trekking in the mountains of Bhutan.
In fall of 2010 this dream came true: Together with four friends
I hiked the Jomolhari trek. Bhutan Journeys did the complete
organization of our trip and our decision for Bhutan Journeys
was a very good one. Sonam Chophyel himself took special care
of us, fulfilled all our special wishes and made our time in
Bhutan as comfortable as possible.
For the trek he sent his brother as guide plus a very qualified
team of cook, horsemen and porters. The trek itself was outstanding
beautiful, even though two of our group had to go back after
a few days due to altitude problems. It is not easy to split
up a group in the middle of the trek but this was done with
great care and the professional service was continued for both
parties. It is said that the Sherpas of Nepal give the best
possible service for trekkers, but I have to say that our Bhutanese
team easily met those high standards. Breakfast, Juice break,
warm Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner - it is quite an effort
to provide this under the circumstances of a 10-day trek through
the remote highlands of Bhutan. This professional service made
it possible that we were able to concentrate carefree on the
beauty of the landscape - the fairy-tale forests of the lower
altitudes and the breathtaking snowy peaks of the higher spheres.
All the"everyday-things" like building the camp, cooking,
talking care of the luggage etc. etc. was done in a very relaxed
way - always with a hearthy smile - by our Bhutanese team. So
we had a great time and we definitely can recommend Sonam and
his Bhutan Journeys for trips of all kind in Bhutan – be it
a cultural tour to the Dzongs and monasteries or trekking in
the mountains
Franz Binder
E-mail: binder.franz@t-online.de
www.franzbinder.de
After having some frustrations by dealing with
a Hong Kong travel agency, I decided to arrange my trip directly
through an agency in Bhutan. I am lucky that I have found Bhutan
Journeys. Sonam has been very helpful since the planning of
the trip. He was patient and prompt in answering all my questions.
I specified that I was more interested in the cultural aspect
of this country, and Sonam has arranged an itinerary accordingly.
It was a privilege for me to have visited his home town, the
Tang Valley, as it is not very much a tourist destination yet
it is so tranquil and so beautiful.
My guide, Tenzin, and my driver, Teg, have become my friends.
They did their best to fulfill my wishes, such as watching a
Dzongkha movie or going to a local restaurant instead of eating
in at the hotel. I’ve also had quite a lot of chances to interact
with local Bhutanese, especially in Bumthang where Sonam and
Tenzin come from. During my two weeks in Bhutan I felt like
I was more than just a visiting tourist.
Sonam is attentive to all his clients and takes great pride
in providing good services. He always made sure that I was well
taken care of, and dropped by several times to check if I’m
happy with all the arrangements. I recommend Bhutan Journeys
to anyone who would like to visit Bhutan.
October 2010
May Ng – Hong Kong
Email: nkmei@hotmail.co
What can I say ? The experience was so amazing,
I’m lost for words. The organisation was impeccable, my guide
and driver were both knowledgeable and charming and the itinerary
was inspiring. This is a truly special country – a haven of
calm in a world plagued by hurry sickness. Its natural beauty
is matched only by the incredible Buddhist monuments, the colourful
festivals and the respectful charm of its people. If you like
spicy food, the chilli-cheese is a must. Bhutan prides itself
in Gross National happiness – it certainly boosted mine massively
and the memories of what Sonam and his excellent Team provided
me with will stay with me foreve
Steve Ap Dorji
E -mail: steve@mindmotivation.com
Website: http://www.mindmotivation.com
We have just returned from a fantastic holiday in Bhutan. We have
been fortunate to have visited many countries around the world
but Bhutan has a special place in our hearts. The organisation
of the whole trip was impeccable. We just told Sonam Chophyel
where we would like to visit and he made it happen. Nothing was
too much trouble for either our guide, Jigme, or our driver, Tenzing,
who made us feel safe (even on those twisting, narrow mountain
roads)!
We will certainly be recommending this company for a Bhutanese
journey.
Brian and Jane Alembick
- London
Email id: jane.alembick@ntlworld.com
My husband and I decided to choose Bhutan for our holidays (March
2010)and contacted Bhtuan Journeys for the organiation of our
trip. We explained Sonam the high expecatations we had on our
vist, as being Buddhist, and asked him to make it a dream.
This is exactly what he did. From the moment we were welcomed at Paro Airport we have been surrrounded by loving cares, kindness and hands on attitude . All the accommodations were outstanding and the food definitely high level. The deep konowledge of the country, it's coulture and the long experience in tourism business that Sonam ownes, made it possible.
As per our request Sonam managed to obtain special permissions to have access to visit monasteries and allow us to join monks during their practice. This was really high value for us and extremely emotional. We will keep those memories in or hearts forever.
Bhutan is thw most beautiful country we visited in our life, for landscapes, culture and people above all. Now we have proof that is really is "The Last Shangri-La".
Thank you Sonam for the memorable experience and for your professional and caring assistance extended to us. To all of you, we fell to recommend Bhutan Journeys for your visites and we welcome anyone seeking for more details to contact us.
We are more than happy to share the treasures we took with us.
ilaria and Moreno
Rome (Italy)
Email: delessio.ilaria@libero.it
In September this year my wife and I made one of our most memorable and amazing vacation to Bhutan, the Kingdom of Happiness after a short and hassle free planning. What made this trip memorable and interesting was not only the place, but more importantly the guides and the knowledge that they posses and share throughout the trip.
Having traveled to many countries in the world on personalized trip, Bhutan Journeys has given us one of the best memories that we can ask for in a vacation. We wish to compliment and express our appreciation to both Sonam Chophyel (SC) and Sonam Tashi (ST) our guides for the trip.
During the trip, we have traveled and experience many local cultures from foods to visiting the local weekend market to a walk around the local primary school and also not forgetting our leisurely hike to Tiger Nest. We have enormously enjoyed both Sonams’ treatment at all times and also their extended effort and helping hand during the trip to ensure that we are comfortably settled in our hotels and restaurants every time.
I remember clearly from an occasion during the trip, after a long day journey we wanted to visit a local town. We approach SC and he immediately commented, “You’re here for a holiday and we are here to do our job. It is only right that we make sure that you are taken care of”. This is the type of service we get from the two of them from the time we touch down at Paro Airport till the day we depart home.
We strongly recommend anyone whom wants to visit Bhutan to choose Bhutan Journeys for a memorable travel experience. My wife and I welcome anyone seeking for reference on Bhutan Journeys. Our few words here are not enough to describe how much we enjoyed our holidays and their company, but we are sure that we will soon be returning to the country and enjoying their company again. We did not only had a vacation in Bhutan, we have also made two great friends at the end of the trip.
Judy & Kelvin,
Singapore
September 2009
Email: ngkelvin@gmail.com
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