Local Gastronomy Tour

Nestled in the majestic Himalayan range, Bhutan's cuisine unfolds like a hidden treasure, mirroring its dramatic landscapes and celestial altitudes. Bhutanese food is a testament to the resilient spirit of its people, an enchanting medley of flavors crafted under the constraints of its rugged terrains and high elevations.

The simplicity of Bhutanese cuisine is its defining charm. Rooted in the farm-to-table philosophy, every dish serves as a vibrant mosaic of the country's bountiful harvests. Chilies, not just an ingredient but the heart of Bhutanese gastronomy, flourish in the valleys, creating a kaleidoscope of flavors ranging from the fiery Ema Datshi to the milder Kewa Datshi.

At higher altitudes, where rice paddies yield to buckwheat and barley fields, the cuisine takes on a more hearty demeanor. Savor the earthy Bja Sha Maroo, a dish of chicken and local buckwheat noodles, and experience the rustic essence of high-altitude cuisine.

The limitations posed by Bhutan's terrain have given birth to culinary masterpieces like Haa, a unique delicacy prepared by fermenting and drying yak meat, demonstrating the Bhutanese knack for creating feast from famine. Yak cheese, with its rich and intense flavor, becomes an essential part of dishes such as Datshi, enhancing its hearty charm.

Bhutan's distinct altitudes also foster the growth of diverse plant species, like the Sichuan Pepper or the Bhutanese Cordyceps, lending an exclusive layer of complexity to the country's food palette.

As you embark on our food tours, you will be unravelling the intriguing tapestry of Bhutanese cuisine, where each dish carries an imprint of the land it came from, each ingredient resonates with stories of survival and ingenuity, and every meal celebrates the harmonious balance of nature and nourishment. Dive into the symphony of flavors that is Bhutanese cuisine, an epicurean adventure defined as much by its geographic constraints as by its cultural richness.

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Hot Stone Baths

Spa Time

Meditation with Monks

Visa Processing

Choose from Comfort Accommodations at no additional cost or Luxury Accommodations with an added supplemental cost per night.

After booking, we will send an email requesting a copy of your passport page. Processing takes just a few days.

There are only two airlines, DrukAir and Bhutan Airlines, which fly into Bhutan and only from specific connecting airports (Bangkok, Singapore, New Delhi, Dubai, Kathmandu, Kolkata and a few others). If you would like us to arrange your flight into Bhutan from these connection points, please email us. It is your responsibility, however, to book your flight to one of the connecting airports. From there we handle the rest.