An archer in traditional dress drawing a bow in Bhutan
Active & Outdoor

Archery Experience

An hour or two with a local archery team, who will tease you and cheer you in equal measure.

Archery is Bhutan’s national sport, and an archery experience is as much social as competitive. You spend an hour or two with a local archery team, who will tease you and cheer you in equal measure.

What happens

You join a local team, learn the basics of the traditional bow, and have a go yourself. Hitting the target is optional. The banter is not. Expect plenty of laughter, and expect the locals to be far better than you.

Where

The experience is offered in Paro and Thimphu. We arrange the team and the location in advance.

When to go

Archery runs year round. Weather can change the plan, so we adjust the time if needed.

Who it suits

It suits almost everyone: couples, friends, families with children old enough to take part, and anyone who wants to meet local people rather than watch from a distance. You do not need any experience with a bow.

Booking

Please book in advance so we can arrange the team. Add the experience to your journey and Kinley will design and price it within twenty four hours.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Hat and sunglasses
Sunscreen
Camera
A sense of humour

Add to your wishlist. When you are ready, send the list to Kinley. She will design and price your journey within twenty-four hours.

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