1 ) Back in Switzerland our thoughts are going every day to Bhutan. The trip together with Bhutan-Journeys was one of the most beautiful adventures for us. It will be the most precious compliment for an agency, when the feeling to belonging continues and the desire is present to do as soon as possible an other visit in the wonderful country of dragon.
We get to know the country during three weeks together with Sonam and Tashi traveling from west to east. We learned a lot about culture, religion, Flora and Fauna.
The two guides where very competent, flexible and careful to the wellbeing of the tourists. Tashi is speaking German and Sonam speaks English in an excellent way.
Sonam is an expert of Buddhism and knows a lot about the Bhutanese culture. He has a lot of relations to the people and to the monasteries and the government. This fact makes exciting the traveling.
The visit in a valley where the Bhutanese people cultivates buckwheat was a culmination point for us. Buckwheat is produced in only one valley in our country Switzerland, in Val Poschiavo, where Antonio is coming from. We eat some food specialties with buckwheat in a monastery and could enjoy the intensive culture exchange.
We recommend Sonam and Bhutan Journeys Agency sincere and are ready to speak about our experiences in the unique country.
2 ) A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. . . and we are glad that we took it with Bhutan Journeys. We were fortunate to visit Bhutan in September 2007 for six days, guided and organized by Bhutan Journeys. Never has a country so exceeded my expectations, so entranced me with its unique mix of ancient history, rich culture, physical beauty and compelling, colorful religious festival. Our 6-day itinerary was enjoyable and unforgettable.
Our guide was Sonam, knowledgeable, friendly, and accessible. He knows Bhutan, its present and its past, its culture and its fragile beauty. Also, he knows everybody, which is helpful, convenient and practical. We had a very reliable and comfortable SUV throughout the trip and our driver, Ugyen, is also such a charming and friendly man to be around. He knows the best spot to take pictures and is very knowledgeable about Buddhism. His driving style is convincing, especially in some of the curvy and bumpy mountain road.
Sonam did a wonderful job of planning our trip to Bhutan. Prior to the departure of our trip, we explored & discussed many different options for our trip via emails. He always answered all our emails and questions promptly. He made sure we experienced the best of the best of hotel rooms, restaurants, and entertainment. He’s so thoughtful on many things, like organizing a surprise birthday party for my husband with Sonam’s friends and made us feel like home in Bhutan. A trip with him was like a trip with an old friend. We have never encountered anything but friendliness, honesty, good humor and hospitality. We had a great time and traveling experience in Bhutan. We highly recommend Bhutan Journeys for all your Bhutan travel needs. Be prepared to be amazed by this beautiful country.
