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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Cross Dochu La Pass at 3,050 metres.
Visit Buddha Dordenma overlooking Thimphu Valley.
Hike through blue pine and rhododendron forests to Changangkha Lhakhang.
Explore Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Walk through rice terraces to Chimi Lhakhang.
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten above the Punakha Valley.
Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
Explore Trongsa Dzong and the Wangchuck Dynasty Museum.
Attend a Bhutanese tsechu or seasonal religious festival in Bumthang.
Visit Jambay Lhakhang and Kurjey Lhakhang.
Hike a restored section of the Trans Bhutan Trail.
Explore Phobjikha Valley, winter habitat of black-necked cranes.
Visit Gangtey Gonpa in central Bhutan.
Discover Bhutan’s National Museum inside Ta Dzong.
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery above the Paro Valley.
Want an in-depth journey through western and central Bhutan.
Enjoy cultural travel centred on Buddhism, monasteries, and Himalayan history.
Comfortable with moderate hiking at altitude.
Appreciate scenic mountain drives and remote landscapes.
Want to experience Bhutanese festivals and village life.
Enjoy slower-paced, immersive travel experiences.
Interested in photography, architecture, and trekking trails.
Prefer luxury resort stays with minimal activity.
Dislike long drives on winding mountain roads.
Have limited mobility or difficulty with uphill walking and stairs.
Prefer nightlife, shopping, or fast-paced urban travel.
Uncomfortable travelling in remote high-altitude regions.
Want a beach or relaxation-focused holiday.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024