Travellers on Little Bhutan

Tricia & Lindsay at the Paro Tshechu Festival To start our adventure, Little Bhutan answered every questions promptly and provided the extra care we needed to ensure we had a trip hat met our needs. Upon arriving in Bhutan we were warmly greeted by Sonam and Karma. We can’t speak highly enough about these two. They were kind, funny, helpful and really made our trip that ‘Once in a lifetime’ experience. Sonam is super knowledgeable about all things Bhutan, and was always willing to answer any questions we had. We loved everything about Bhutan and will forever be grateful to Little Bhutan for making it so special! Tricia & Lindsay March, 2016

Janet Fluehr & Friends from Carmel Monterey Travel Would highly recommend Little Bhutan and the best team of Sonam & Deepak to all our friends and clients. It was an excellent experience! Sonam was so caring for our comfort and we can’t thank Little Bhutan enough for providing Sonam & Deepak for the tour. The hike to the Tiger’s Nest was beautiful and worth every step. Sonam gave good information and Deepak was an excellent driver. Thank you. Janet & David Fluehr and Henry & Shelly Risku, USA - February 2016

Gerald Procario & Baran Bascetin Little Bhutan is really taking care of giving the right glance over Bhutan even for a short stay (5 Days). Taking care of guests’ well being and always showing in all respects the great values of Bhutan. We really had a good time. A special word concerning our guide Phuntsho, who took care of every little detail for us to come back with a big memories of this lovely Little Bhutan. Thank you so much. Gerald & Baran

Sandy & Jemima Fonseka at the Zilukha Nunnery in Thimphu Our personalized 5 Nights, 6 days tour to Bhutan was a truly memorable & unique experience. Our guide Phuntsho & driver Deepak are both honorable ambassadors for this stunningly beautiful country. Courteous, respectful, extremely knowledgeable, sincere, friendly, entertaining and fun. Together we shared many laughs and also profound experiences such as an impromptu & unexpected invitation to observe a Buddhist prayer recital in a monastic nunnery. As mother & daughter traveling together, we found ourselves in caring and safe hands. Communicating with Tenzin & his team at the office was straightforward, clear & concise planning advise pertinent to our interest. Our sincere gratitude to you all for a genuinely amazing cultural experience in a country steeped in tradition, culture, history and beauty. Sandy & Jemima Fonseka, February 2016 Perth, WA

Jenny Dunbar & Julie Canning from Canada Congratulations on providing a world class tourism experience. You have a great future ahead at Little Bhutan. Sonam was an amazing guide. His knowledge & depth of expertise added immeasurably to the trip. Sunny was a very capable driver and the two of them made a very good team. We would definitely recommend Little Bhutan. Thank you for the breathtaking experience. Jenny Dunbar & Julie Canning Canada, January 2016

Tiina Wikstroem at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery My first journey with Little Bhutan was great and this second one was even better! Million thanks to a wonderful guide Sonam and such a reliable driver Deepak. I got to see amazing places and greatly enjoyed the endless kindness and patience of Little Bhutan staffs. Already planning my third journey to Bhutan and definitely with Little Bhutan. Tashi Delek and thanks! Tiina Wikstroem Finland, January 2016

Richard Watson at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery Great Trip! Sonam was very knowledgeable on everything and made the experience more enjoyable than expected. I was thoroughly looked after from the start to finish. Communication was easy prior to the trip and all my questions were answered quickly via email. Deepak was a friendly and safe driver and was always smiling. The highlight of the trip was definitely the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The trip is a little expensive, but that keeps this part of the world ‘Authentic’ & protected from unwanted capitalism. I hope that Bhutan is able to retain this unique quality as this is the main draw for a tourist. A short but very memorable experience. Thank you! Richard Watson, UK, December 2015

Mr. Hong Hu. Ong & Family in traditional Bhutanese attires We’ve had an enjoyable experience of Bhutan with team Little Bhutan! Both the guide and driver were punctual, ready to serve and easy to get along with. Our guide, Sonam, was informative, eager to explain and very jolly. And our driver, Deepak, was responsible, careful and very good. Thank you everyone! Hong Hu Ong & Family, Malaysia, December 2015

Mr. Adrian Bull and Ms. Natalie Van Maaren While the hotel & the food services were good, the overall tour experience has been excellent! Deepak was a great driver on difficult roads - always felt safe and Sonam was a very knowledgeable guide with a passion for his country. Both Sonam and Deepak went out of their way to make our trip a fabulous one. Thank you Little Bhutan, we will always have great memories of Bhutan! Adrian & Natalie, November 2015

Ted & Razlan dressed in Gho at the Punakha Dzong An excellent experience with Little Bhutan! Sonam & Deepak have been incredibly helpful and resourceful in making our first trip to Bhutan an enjoyable one! Kudos to Sonam for his story-telling skills and in sharing his passion for Bhutan’s history with us in impeccable English. Thank you team Little Bhutan. Ted Lau & Razlan Manjaji, Malaysia, December 2015

Mrs. Didi & friends at the Khamsum Yueling Temple, Punakha We’ve had an excellent tour overall and would like to express our heartfelt thanks to team Little Bhutan, specially Sonam & Deepak. Sonam & Deepak make an excellent team when traveling long distance. An expert driver is necessary to navigate the bumpy & narrow mountain roads and Deepak has been the best. Thank you. Sonam is incredibly knowledgeable about the religion, history and the natural history of Bhutan. He is also highly entertaining with his music as we climbed up the Tiger’s Nest. He is extremely polite and we loved his sincerity and love for his culture. He also possesses sensitivity to the needs of the clients - Knowing when to chat & inform and when to allow them to rest. And the same sensitivity was apparent in planning the daily activities so that we would not be too exhausted and could fulfill unexpected interests. Kadinchey. Ms. Didi Manahan, Augusto Layug & Hugo Bunzl November 2015 Mrs. Didi & friends at the Trongsa Dzong

Suzana Arsic with Karma & Phuntsho I would like to share my positive impression about the overall experience. I loved the way I was welcomed to Bhutan and would like to say that my guide Mr. Phuntsho Wangdi has an excellent knowledge about the history & culture as well as his English is at a very high level, The driver Mr. Karma was also at the top of his duty. Suzana Arsic with Phuntsho at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery They are both great personalities and they made me feel more than welcome here. To me, as a single traveler that means a lot!. And thank you so much for organizing everything for me. Kadinche la! Suzana Arsic, Republic of Serbia, November 2015

Ms. Zheng in a traditional Bhutanese attire. I really enjoyed my journey with Little Bhutan. My Guide and driver were very kind, patient and knowledgeable. Thank you for allowing me to customize my itinerary and for providing me great quality of service. I will always remember your professionalism and helpfulness during my stay in Bhutan! Effie Mars Zheng USA, December 2015

Hi Little Bhutan, Just wanna to drop a note to thank you plus both your wonderful guide and driver (Phuntsho & Karma) for giving us an amazing experience in Bhutan. Though the bumpy road trip was challenging, both my hubby and I enjoyed the overall trip very much. Phunsho and Karma were great. They took care of us very well. Phuntsho has great knowledge of Bhutan and gave us clear explanation of the site while Karma has fantastic driving skill. We were so impressed by both of them. A lot of my friends like the pictures we had posted on Facebook and express interest of coming to Bhutan. We will definitely recommend Little Bhutan to them. Please convey my message to both Phuntsho & Karma. Meanwhile take care and all the best. Regards, Karen Ter & Kiat Tan Karen Ter & Kiat Tan from Singapore

Sheila Sheehan & Laura Duenas at the Festival in Bumthang Knowledge & Presentation Skills of the Tour Guide : Excellent! Standard of Services provided throughout the trip : Excellent! Quality of hotels & food services : Good! Value for Money : Good! Overall tour Experience: Excellent! Suggestions: The Farmhouse experience can be excellent, but the facilities need to be improved to certain standards. Sonam is a wonderful asset to the company. The experience was in one word “UNIQUE”! Sheila, Laura & Rosa enroute Chimi Lhakhang - Sheila Sheehan, Laura Duenas, & Rosa Zorrilla October 2015,

Mr. Chin Pei Lee & Friends at Dochula Pass Firstly, a very big thank you to our Guide Sonam and driver Deepak for making this trip an excellent experience for us all!. The brilliant narration of history, culture and tradition brought great depth and insight into this ‘amazing’ country. True to the slogan “Little Bhutan. Big Experience!”. We appreciated our guide’s in depth knowledge of Buddhism and the ability to interest us and explain any doubts clearly. The knowledge gained from this experience, though may not be fully retained, it truly enlightened us and is greatly appreciated. Furthermore the unexpected challenge and the feeling of accomplishment during our hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery was a remarkable experience made possible by our wonderful team of the guide and friends. Suffice to say, we now have a Little Bhutan Family!. The food, too, was well catered and we were well looked after. We were also never rushed & the tour followed a pace that we all felt comfortable with. Overall this had been an enriching and remarkable experience. One we shall always remember…Thank you team Little Bhutan! Mr. Chin Pei Lee & Friends Malaysia, October 2015

Trina, Poma, Kat & Nel, above the Tashichodzong in Thimphu Thumbs up from all of us! Service was outstanding. Our trip was packed with places t visit, but Sonam and Deepak made everything so relaxing! We were so lucky to have Sonam and Deepak as our guide and driver for the trip. Truly a dynamic duo. They made our trip more fun and memorable. They were both very willing and ready to answer our inquiries (no matter how trivial), and to attend to our needs. They were always on time and were very good in managing the time/itinerary. We loved the car we were provided with (very comfy and clean everyday!). We also loved the restaurants we visited. We will definitely recommend Little Bhutan to our friends & family. Thank you for this wonderful trip! Trina, Poma, Kat & Nel Philippines, August 2015

Tereza & Michal Tutko in traditional Bhutanese attires. The best tour operator we could have wished for, can’t recommend highly enough. Everything perfectly organized to the smallest detail, amazing guide and driver and most importantly-wonderfu​l country they proudly represent. Little Bhutan, please never change! Thank you very much for everything, we loved our trip and will never forget our wonderful honeymoon in Bhutan. We are already planning to come back and will recommend Little Bhutan to all our friends. Tereza & Michal Tutko at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery We hope that Bhutan will never change, your country is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and all the rich developed countries should learn from you! We certainly did! Good luck with everything you do and please never change! Tereza & Michal Tutko, July 2015

Mr. Gregorio & Mr. Ramirez Salvador The email contact is excellent and easy to use! The response time was amazing. The driver and the guide were very friendly and kind. Great to be with them!. The tour was great, but next time we will come for a longer time. The only comment is about the payment method. Accepting credit cards would be a lot easier for the clients. Overall, excellent and professional service! Mr. Gregorio & Mr. Ramirez Salvador Mexico, July 2015

Julia & Friends at Druk Wangyel Lhakhang, Dochula We loved our time in Bhutan! From the deeply Buddhist sights (Monasteries, Dzongs, Temples) to eating in a local farmhouse, hiking the Tiger’s Nest in Kiras, to our super fun & caring Tour Guide & Chauffeur (Sonam and Deepak). An absolutely beautiful Himalayan Kingdom! Coming back to Bhutan soon to see the festivals and “The King”!, with Little Bhutan of Course! Ms. Julia Tjitro & Family Indonesia, July 2015

Regin Lorenzo & Maria Viudez at the Tiger’s Nest Monastery This tour was one of the most relaxed and leisurely paced experience we’ve had so far, which is good and highly recommended, specially for the ‘Not so Young’ ones. We enjoyed every single fortresses, temples, stupas, museums, farmhouses etc. We really loved the ‘Be my guest dinner’ at the farmhouse in Paro and the highlight of our tour, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery’! (A very tiring but worthwhile experience). We also truly admire how you have preserved the history, culture and the architecture of Bhutan to this modern times. Truly remarkable! Mr. Sangay and Karma were so fun to be with. We could never be relaxed, satisfied and happier without them. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable. A 100 thumbs up! “Kardinche La”! Regin Lorenzo & Maria Viudez Philippines, June 2015

I loved being in Bhutan and having Little Bhutan as the company during my trip. Sonia Fernandes during her trip with Little Bhutan Sonam and Deepak were a great team. They were very attentive and friendly making my trip much more enjoyable. I would like to add that it was a great pleasure to meet Sonam, who was always very enthusiastic, honest and patient. I learned a lot with him and appreciated the way he transmitted his knowledge. I also have to say that Miss Tshering Yangchen was very prompt in all the requests by email. She was very kind and immeiately solved all the issues before I travelled which I consider very important for a first impression about the company. Therefore I will highly recommend Little Bhutan to everyone who are planning on visiting Bhutan. Ms. Sonia Fernandes Da Ponte Viveiros Portugal, June 2015 Sonia Fernandes at the Nimalung Tsechu Festival Sonia Fernandes with Sonam & Deepak

Ms. Gina Morello & Mr, Mark Phillip Loved the Tiger’s Nest and all the many monasteries! Our guide & driver were simply great! Thank you Little Bhutan for your excellent service and a wonderful tour. Gina Morello & Mark Phillips USA, May 2015

Mr. Al Mubarak & Mr. Al Qubaisi Mr. Al Mubarak & Mr. Al Qubaisi with Guide Sonam Sonam our guide was very good, kind and funny. Very knowledgeable and respectful. Our driver was very good too. The overall tour experience was excellent. The services provided my Little Bhutan were exceptional although we would have preferred hotels with better and faster wi-fi. But despite of that Bhutan is an excellent tour destination. Thank you Mr. Hamed Al Qubaisi & Mr. Mohammed Al Mubarak UAE, May 2015