Dinner with our family
Spend an evening at our family home in Thimphu. Share home-cooked dishes such as ema datshi and red rice, hear stories of growing up in Tamshing, and leave as friends rather than guests.
Signature Experiences
Moments you will only find in Bhutan, shared with the people who live here.
These are the moments our guests remember most. Add any of them to a tour, or build your whole journey around them.
From our hometown
Tamshing, Bumthang
Our family comes from Tamshing, a village in Bhutan's spiritual heartland. These experiences are ours to share, and you will not find them with anyone else.
A day in Tamshing village
Visit Tamshing Lhakhang, founded by the saint Pema Lingpa in 1501, with someone who grew up beside it. Try on the heavy chain-mail coat said to be forged by the saint himself, then make buckwheat noodles (puta) with our neighbours.
Tamshing Phala Choepa
Celebrate our hometown festival in the courtyard of Tamshing Lhakhang, alongside our family and neighbours. A small, intimate festival that few visitors ever see.
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Farmhouse Dinner
Spend an evening in a traditional farmhouse with a family we have known for years. Help prepare ema datshi, red rice and buckwheat pancakes in the kitchen, then share the meal around the hearth with a cup of home-brewed ara. Many guests call it the highlight of their trip.
- Hosted by a family-run farmhouse
- Hands-on cooking, vegetarian options available
- Optional hot-stone bath before dinner
Sacred Valley Hikes
Our guides know the quiet paths between villages, lhakhangs and meditation retreats. Choose a short walk through the Phobjikha valley, a half-day climb to a cliffside temple, or the classic hike to Tiger's Nest, all paced to suit you.
- Routes for every fitness level
- Picnic lunches with local produce
- Walk with a guide who grew up in the valley
Meditation with a Monk
Join a monk for a morning of chanting, guided meditation and conversation about daily monastic life. It is a calm, unhurried introduction to the Buddhist practice that shapes every part of Bhutanese culture.
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Small, private sessions
- An offering supports the monastery
Weaving & Crafts
Visit home weavers working on backstrap looms, painters at the Institute of Zorig Chusum, and craftspeople carving masks and making paper by hand. Buying directly from the makers keeps these skills alive.
- Meet artisans in their homes and workshops
- Try weaving or painting yourself
- Buy directly from the makers
Prayer Flag Blessing
Choose your colours, have the flags blessed, and raise them on a windy ridge or mountain pass so their prayers carry across the valleys. Your guide explains the meaning of each colour and mantra.
- Flags blessed for your family and intentions
- Spectacular high passes such as Dochula
- A meaningful way to mark a special trip
Organic Farm Visit
Walk the fields and greenhouses of a small organic farm, learn how Bhutanese families grow chillies, rice and vegetables, and pick ingredients for your lunch. A simple, joyful look at everyday rural life.
- Meet farming families
- Pick and taste fresh produce
- Ideal for families with children
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