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Trip Name: Bhutan Photography Tour
Trip Activities: Sightseeing and Photography
Trip Grade: Easy
Best Season: All the round the year (autumn and spring are the best)
Group Size: 1 – 12
Largely isolated until very recently for centuries, Bhutan offers a matchless window into an alternative world view that is ripe for capturing an imagery. Bhutan Photography Tour lets you to capture the best shot of embracing culture, natural beauty and spectacular Buddhist architecture. You will also get opportunity to snap the timeless heritage sites, picturesque villages and amazing terraced farmlands at the backdrop of giant ice-giants. Our photography tour in Bhutan are designed to offer the avid photographer a unique learning experience which explore the highly venerated and extremely photogenic destination of Bhutan. Travelers will get the close peek to Bhutanese enchanting lifestyle through the eyes of a photographer, while discovering Bhutan’s hidden gems.
Dream Bhutan’s mission is not simply to improve your photo-capturing skills, but also pass on our enthusiasm and take you to new creative heights. Our professional tour and photography guide will provide all the information about the places you are travelling.
We ensure you a fantastic photography holiday in Bhutan: allowing you visit wonderful places, interact with great people and has a fabulous time. We guarantee that you will learn something new and get new perspective as a photographer. You only have to carry a good camera and come with an open mind.
There are many Photography opportunities in Bhutan; here are the list of best photography choices:
Bhutan Aerial Photography Tour allows you to get on the helicopter and capture the bird’s eye view of Bhutan. It is more than just a fun to photograph in the heart of the Himalayas. Capture the best shot with the guided tour that lets you explore the best of Himalayan peaks, valleys, farmlands, forest, heritage sites and more. Your tour guide you take you to the best and will dial everything to make you vacation a memorable one.
Bhutan is a country of art. This tour you increase your creative vision and allows you get the deeper perspective of Bhutanese ancient art, heritage sites, landscapes and wildlife. If you want to capture some artistic photos, there are countless subject to capture.
On outdoor photography tour, your professional guide will take you to the spectacular photogenic location at the right time; when the light is perfect: so you can capture the best shot. You can capture the best shot of Dzongs, temples, monasteries, mountain peaks, villages, terrace farmlands, rivers, glaciers and more. Also you can experience the unique culture, learn new techniques and gain some creativity during the process.
Archery is the national game of Bhutan. Capture how people play and how to relate it to their life. You can photo shoot village team completion in elaborate, multi-day tournaments. In addition to archery, you can shoot a traditional sport called: Digor (a kind of shot-put) and Khuru (a dart that is made out of wood and a nail). You can add up more fun capturing traditional wrestling, where men wrestle grabbing onto each other belt.
Day 01: Arrival at Paro International Airport
The flight to Paro International Airport is one of the most scenic trans-Himalayan flight in the world. You will get the glimpses of highest Himalayan peaks and mountain valleys. Upon arrival at Paro, our airport representative will receive and transfer you to the designated hotel. After short orientation, you have lunch and explore the Paro town.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Paro
After breakfast, explore the Rinpung Dzong (the fortress of the heap of Jewels built in the 17th century). Photography is allowed in the expansive courtyards and outside of the Dzong but is not allowed within the holy shrines. After lunch, we proceed to visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins and its surrounding landscapes. We also explore Kyichu Lhakhang which was built in 7th century and is one of the oldest temple in Bhutan. We spend rest of our time strolling around the Paro town.
Day 03: Paro – Thimpu (56 km – 1.5 hour)
After breakfast, we drive to Thimpu, the modern capital of Bhutan. Here we visit the Gand Memorial Chorten and the big Buddha perched above the ridge of the city. We also make a tour to capture Wangditsi or Zangho Pelri (photography is allowed in the shrine room). Overnight at hotel in Thimpu
Day 04: Thimpu Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing to ancient heritage sites of modern capital of Bhutan, Thimpu. We will visit flok and heritage museum, late king’s memorial stupa, textile museum, takin (National animal), weaving center and traditional paper factory. In the noon, we will explore painting school which houses traditional paintings, sculpting and displays excellent wood works. We will also visit National Handicraft Emporium. Enjoy leisurely time in Thimpu.
Overnight at hotel in Thimpu.
Day 05: Thimpu – Punakha (74km – 3 hours’ drive)
After breakfast, we enjoy the scenic drive from Thimpu to Punakha with a stop for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100m). On the clear day, we get the stunning views of the Himalayas. From pass, we drive downhill through the forest rhododendron, fir and hemlock and then pass through rick fields along the river banks to reach Punakha. After lunch, we visit Punakha Dzong which was built in between 1637 – 1638, the second oldest and the second largest Dzong in Bhutan.
Day 06: Punakha – Bumthang (210km – 8 hours drive)
After breakfast, we will drive to Trongsa which takes about 5 – 6 hours. we stop for a while at Wangdi town to capture its cultural and natural wonders. Further we will drive across Pele La Pass (3,300m), the traditional boundary between east and west. We stop for lunch at Chendebji located nearby the gigantic Nepalese style stupa and continue our journey for 3 hours to reach Bumthang.
Overnight stay at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 09: Bumthang sightseeing
After breakfast, you will visit Jakar Dzong which means “The castle of White Bird”. The current Dzong was established in 1667 and is the largest Dzong in entire kingdom. Then proceed to visit Lamey Goemba which is large palace and monastery built in 18th century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi. Further visit Jambay Lhakang which was said to be built by Srongsen Gampo of Tibet in 659 on the same day as Kichu Lhakhang in Paro. The temple was re-visited by Guru Rimpoche during his visit to Bumthang and was reconstructed by Sindhu Raja after Guru Rimpoche restored his life force. The popular festival – Jambay Lhakhang Drup is celebrated in October here.
You then move to visit Kurjey Lhakhang that have the body print of Guru Rimpoche; built in 1652 by Minjur Tempa. Also visit Tamshing Lhahang that temple of good message built by Pema Lingpa in 1501. It is the most significant Nyingmapa temple in the country.
Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 10: Bumthang – Phojikha (4.5 hours’ drive)
After breakfast, we continue our drive to Phobjikha/Gangtey. Here you will visit Gangtey Gompa which was built in 1613. It was built by Gyaltse Peam Thinley and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation. The present Abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal is the ninth re-incarnation.
Explore the Phojikha Valley which is winter home to rare Black Necked Cranes. Overnight at hotel in Phobjikha valley.
Day 11: Gangtey – Thimpu
After breakfast, drive back to Thimpu. After refreshment, explore Cheri Monastery and Mini Zoo. Overnight at hotel in Thimpu
Day 12: Thimpu – Paro
Your exciting festival tour in Bhutan comes to an end today. The representative from Dream Bhutan will drive you back to the Paro International Airport on scheduled time for your final departure.
Farewell!!!