10-Day Bhutan Photography Tour
A ten-day photography journey through Paro, the Haa valley, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha, planned around good light, with an optional festival day.
The Land of the Thunder Dragon
Bhutan Journeys that stay with you long after you leave
Slow, soulful, private journeys through the last Himalayan kingdom — guided by Bhutanese hosts who call these valleys home.
Our Philosophy
Happiness
Bhutan, where happiness is a way of life
"Some places you visit. Bhutan is a place that visits you."
Exodus Himalaya Tours is a Bhutan-focused travel company based in Thimphu. We plan private cultural tours, festival journeys and treks around your dates, interests and pace.
Start with a five-day Paro and Thimphu tour, a seven-day western Bhutan journey, or a ten-day route into central Bhutan. Compare our Bhutan tour packages before choosing the route that suits you.
Read our best time to visit Bhutan guide and festival planning guides, or contact us for a tailored itinerary and written quote. Find out who we are and how we plan your journey.
- Tailor-madePrivate itineraries built entirely around you
- Local hostsLicensed Bhutanese guides who call these valleys home
- Mindful travelHigh value, low impact — the Bhutanese way
Curated Experiences
Experiences
Explore Bhutan — your way
Private journeys
Find your Bhutan
10-Day Bhutan Birdwatching Tour
A ten-day birding journey to Chele La, Punakha and the Phobjikha valley, timed for the black-necked cranes and a chance of the rare white-bellied heron.
7-Day Bhutan Honeymoon Tour
A seven-day private honeymoon in Western Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu and Punakha at an easy pace, with Chimi Lhakhang, a hot stone bath and the Tiger’s Nest hike.
8-Day Bhutan Wellness and Mindfulness Retreat
An eight-day slow journey through Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha with quiet walks, meditation where monasteries permit, and a traditional hot stone bath in Paro.
13-Day Jomolhari Trek
A thirteen-day high-altitude trekking framework to the base of Jomolhari, with acclimatisation in Paro, a rest day at Jangothang and a loop over Bonte La.
10-Day Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
A ten-day moderate trekking framework near Thimphu, camping beside the high lakes of the Dagala range with a rest day among the lakes.
Festival calendar
Festivals
Time your journey around a tshechu
16–18Feb 2027
Punakha Drubchen & Tshechu 2027
Punakha · tentative dates
18–22Mar 2027
Paro Tshechu 2027
Paro · tentative dates
10–12Oct 2027
Thimphu Tshechu 2027
Thimphu · tentative dates
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar; we reconfirm them before you book.
Festival calendarUnique Experiences
Adventures
Special moments to add to any journey
Yoga & Meditation
Guided practice in hilltop retreats and quiet monastery halls.
Wedding Blessings
A traditional ceremony performed by monks in a sacred setting.
Night in a Monastery
Evening prayers, butter-lamp light and a dawn puja with the monks.
Bhutanese Astrology
A private reading with a respected traditional astrologer.
Traditional Healing
Consult practitioners of Sowa Rigpa, Bhutan's ancient medicine.
Rafting & Kayaking
Gentle floats to thrilling rapids on the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu.
Hot Stone Bath
Soak in a traditional dotsho, heated by river stones and wild herbs.
Archery with Locals
Try Bhutan's national sport — songs, banter and all.
About Us
Exodus
A new way to experience Bhutan
Exodus Himalaya Tours is a newly founded travel company dedicated entirely to the Kingdom of Bhutan. We are a small team of Bhutanese guides and travel designers with one simple aim: to share our home the way we know it — personally, respectfully and without rushing.
From the first message to your final farewell at Paro, you'll deal directly with the people planning and guiding your journey.
Get in touchWhere We Go
Regions
Explore the regions on our published journeys
Notes from the kingdom
The journal
Project 108: Bhutan Raises 108 Stupas in Gelephu
On 1 November 2026, volunteers raised 108 Jangchub Chortens in a single day in Gelephu, southern Bhutan. What happened, why 108 matters and what comes next.
Tiger’s Nest Hike Guide: Paro Taktsang Trail and Tips
How long, how hard and how high is the Tiger’s Nest hike? Trail stages, guide rules, ponies, dress code, photography and the best time to visit Paro Taktsang.
Gelephu Mindfulness City: What Travellers Should Know
Understand Bhutan’s GMC vision and plan around existing Gelephu, with temple and hot-spring visits, transport guidance and a suggested two-night stay.
Plan Your Journey
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