As the sun rises in the early morning, we’ll drive to the Buddha Dordenma statue to capture stunning photos of the world’s largest Buddha. We’ll arrange for individual and group portraits with the magnificent statue as a backdrop, ensuring each shot is perfect. To enrich the authenticity of our images, we’ll hire monks and compensate them for their time and cooperation in posing for memorable photos.

Early in the morning, we’ll head out to capture the breathtaking sunrise as the first light touches the mountain peaks, which will be shrouded in low-lying fog and mist. We’ll set up our cameras at the pass to seize this moment. After our photography session, we’ll enjoy a hearty breakfast at Dochula Eco Resort. Following breakfast, we’ll embark on a scenic hike to Lungchutse Goenpa, where we’ll have the opportunity to capture stunning landscape shots of the majestic Himalayas. In the afternoon, we’ll visit Punakha Dzong, which is particularly beautiful for photography during the evening, and have a special architectural photography session inside this historic fortress. For your stay in Punakha, Zhingkham Resort or Hotel Lobesa are good and reasonably priced options.

Our day will begin with an exciting visit to the longest suspension bridge, where students can cross while we capture their memorable experience. Following this, we’ll drive to Hotel Lobesa for breakfast. Afterward, we’ll explore the charming Rinchengang Village, an authentic Bhutanese settlement ideal for photographing the children, perhaps with small gift hampers to make their day even more special. In the afternoon, we’ll journey to the serene Gangtey Goenpa Monastery, offering a peaceful atmosphere and a wonderful opportunity to photograph the monks. For accommodation, Hotel Dewachen comes recommended as a good and reasonably priced option in Phobjikha Valley.

In the morning, we’ll start by strolling along the road to photograph students in their school uniforms heading to class, and with the principal’s permission, we might visit the school and classrooms. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. For those interested, a nature hike around the valley is an option before we retrace our journey back to Paro, where we’ll explore the town on foot in the evening. A good and reasonably priced hotel in Paro is Thim Dorji Resort.

During this tour, you’ll have the chance to capture striking portrait photographs of local visitors at the temple, with some even invited to pose, allowing our group to create beautiful images. As evening falls, we’ll gather for a vibrant cultural program by the bonfire, followed by a relaxing night at the hotel.