A Bhutanese family-run travel company · Established 1999
Discover Bhutan with Lhayul
Thoughtfully planned journeys, local knowledge and a warm Bhutanese welcome — from a team that calls Bhutan home.
Bhutan Lhayul Tours & Travels is a Bhutanese travel company established in 1999. We specialise in private, tailor-made journeys that bring travellers closer to Bhutan’s culture, people and landscapes.
Our story
Rooted in Bhutan. Built around people.
Our journey began in 1999 with a simple idea: to share Bhutan with visitors in a way that feels personal, welcoming and genuine.
As a family-run Bhutanese company, we believe that memorable travel is not just about the places you see. It is also about the people you meet, the conversations you have and the small moments that stay with you long after returning home.
Over the years, we have welcomed guests from different parts of the world, helping them discover Bhutan at their own pace. The photographs in our Guest Gallery capture some of those real connections between our family and the travellers we have hosted.
A moment from Lhayul's collection of photographs with guests.
What we do
Journeys shaped around you
We arrange private holidays for solo travellers, couples, families and groups. Whether you are visiting Bhutan for the first time or returning to explore more, we help build an itinerary around your interests, travel dates, pace and budget.
Culture & heritage
Explore historic dzongs, monasteries, traditional villages and everyday Bhutanese life, with time to appreciate the stories behind the places.
Festivals & local life
Experience Bhutan's vibrant festivals, traditional customs and meaningful encounters with the communities that make the country distinctive.
Nature & adventure
Discover peaceful valleys, mountain scenery, scenic walks and hikes — including the unforgettable journey to Tiger's Nest Monastery.
Real guests and real journeys, from our company gallery.
The Lhayul approach
Personal attention, from planning to arrival
We take time to understand what matters to each traveller. Some guests want to see Bhutan's best-known landmarks; others prefer a slower journey with more time in villages, nature or cultural settings.
Our role is to help you make informed choices, develop a practical itinerary and enjoy a well-organised trip. As a local company, we draw on our knowledge of Bhutan to suggest routes and experiences suited to your interests.
We believe in respectful travel that values Bhutan's culture, environment and communities. Our aim is to help guests experience the country with curiosity, consideration and a sense of connection.
The people behind the journeys
Come as a guest, leave as a friend
That has long been our guiding sentiment. Many of the photographs we have kept over the years show our company's owner together with visitors — a reminder that Lhayul has always valued personal relationships as much as itineraries.
Why travel with Lhayul?
Experience you can see. Hospitality you can feel.
Since our establishment in 1999, our focus has remained on welcoming people to Bhutan and helping them discover the country in a thoughtful, personal way. Our guest photographs and testimonials offer a glimpse of the relationships and journeys behind our company.
“Come as a guest, leave as a friend.”
We would be delighted to help you plan your own visit to Bhutan.
Travel inspiration
Explore our Bhutan travel brochure
Discover more about Bhutan, the experiences we offer and the places you could explore. Browse our brochure for inspiration, then get in touch to plan a journey around your own interests and travel dates.
The brochure is a starting point. Contact us for current arrangements and a personalised itinerary.