Key Highlights from Ruth Elias’ Bhutan Journey
- Multi-city Bhutan tour covering Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Gaselo
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery and trek to Jomolhari Base Camp
- Attendance at the Snow Leopard Festival
- Expert guidance from a patient and knowledgeable guide, driver, and trekking team
- Visits to temples, monasteries, Textile Museum, and Choki Traditional Arts School
- Authentic cultural immersion, shopping, and traditional Bhutanese cuisine
- Comfortable and welcoming lodges and guesthouses throughout the journey
- Mesmerizing Bhutanese landscapes and architecture
- Personal attention and heartfelt hospitality from the Breathe Bhutan team
Bhutan Travel Review – Ruth Elias, Canada (October 2025)
In October 2025, Ruth Elias explored Bhutan with Breathe Bhutan, enjoying a meticulously planned journey spanning Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Gaselo. The trip included some of Bhutan’s most iconic experiences—from the Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike to the Jomolhari Base Camp trek, as well as attendance at the Snow Leopard Festival.
Ruth was impressed by the professionalism and care of the guide, driver, and trekking team, who were patient, informative, and always ready to answer questions. Every stop combined cultural immersion with comfort and warmth, from visits to temples, monasteries, and museums, to shopping for local crafts and enjoying authentic Bhutanese cuisine.
The journey also included highlights such as the Textile Museum and the Choki Traditional Arts School, providing deep insight into Bhutanese artistry and culture. The lodges and guesthouses along the way were carefully chosen to be comfortable and welcoming, allowing Ruth to fully relax while taking in the country’s stunning landscapes and architecture.
For Ruth, Breathe Bhutan provided more than a tour—it was a truly personal and immersive experience. She describes the team as attentive, knowledgeable, and generous hosts, making her feel completely at home and leaving her with unforgettable memories of Bhutan’s people, culture, and scenery.
Breathe Bhutan, thank you so much for making our time in your kingdom so wonderful. We felt completely at home and so very well taken care of beginning with our hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, then the trek to Jomolhari base camp and the Snow Leopard Festival, next on to Thimphu, Punakha, Gaselo with a final stay back in Thimphu before our Paro departure. Our guide, driver and trekking team could not have been more helpful…or patient as we asked hundreds of questions.
We visited temples and monasteries, gaped at the magnificent architecture, gazed longingly at the incredible fabrics in the Textile Museum, visited the Choki Traditional Arts School, shopped, stayed at lovely lodges and guesthouses, ate delicious Bhutanese fare and everywhere we went, we were mesmerized by the exquisite landscape.
Breathe Bhutan, you held our care in your hands, welcomed us into your homes and shared your stories. We will never forget our time in Bhutan.
