Druk Asia is rolling out a new approach to visiting Bhutan with the launch of the Bhutan Insider Experience with James Low, a series of small-group journeys designed to replace conventional sightseeing with more flexible, meaningful encounters.
The itineraries are curated to align with the country’s High Value, Low Volume tourism policy, which emphasises cultural preservation, environmental protection and sustainable development.
Each trip is accompanied by Low, a hospitality veteran who spent nearly a decade in Bhutan as general manager of an international five-star hotel. Low, together with a licensed local guide and driver, leads participants through a programme where accommodation, transport and access are arranged, but space remains for spontaneous discovery, such as shared meals, artisan visits and conversations with spiritual leaders.
Independent travel is not permitted in Bhutan, with all visitors required to travel with licensed guides. This ensures safety in high-altitude terrain while also providing access to sacred sites and local communities.
Druk Asia, which has hosted more than 20,000 travellers to Bhutan and is the official representative of Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines), will also continue to offer special interest journeys such as the Royal Highlander Festival in Laya, Gasa, held in October 2025 at 4,000 metres above sea level.
Prices are based on twin-sharing accommodation and include return economy airfare with Druk Air to Paro from Singapore.
For more information, visit Druk Asia.
Joshi started his career with The Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, progressing through leadership roles. He was most recently the general manager of JW Marriott Jakarta.
