Explore Bhutan Cultural Tour
$940





Tour Summary
Bhutan is known all over the world for its distinct culture and tradition. And Bhutanese gloats about their unique culture that still remain intact at the jaw of Cultural Revolution worldwide. Ghos and Kiras that Bhutanese wear, Ema Datshi and Suja that Bhutanese eat and drink, and multi-coloured short houses in which Bhutanese live in, everything is so different and unique. It is very true that Bhutan survived and could remain as the sovereign nation only because they could preserve their culture very well. In this five days tour, we will take you through the Bhutanese way of living and try to dwell in Bhutanese minds and thoughts.
Arrive Paro International Airport (2200 meters above sea level) at any time and transfer to Thimphu. In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, take an orientation walk in town, do shopping and get settled in.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 2: THIMPHU/PUNĀKHA
Enjoy a full day of exploration including a visit to Dochula Druk Wangyel Chorten (108 victory stupas) at Dochula Pass (3150m), Chhimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility), Punakha Dzong (1200m), and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Zhingkham Resort (or similar)
DAY 3: PUNAKHA/ PARO
Travel to Paro.Visit to Paro Dzong and National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples built in 8th century.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Bhutan Mandala Resort (or similar)
DAY 4: TAKTSANG HIKE
Hike to tiger nest famously known as Taktsang Monastery (2900M). It will take at least 2 hours to reach the monastery.Enjoy cultural program and dinner in pure Bhutanese style in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Bhutan Mandala Resort (or similar)
DAY 5: Departure
Depart from Paro International Airport
As you approach the Paro International Airport (2200 meters above sea level), you will have a spectacular—a real treat of beautiful land to your eyes—valley. When you walk out of the plane, you will be greeted by an unusually fresh and clean breeze before your guides come with a silken scarf to receive you.
From there, you will be transferred to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, take an orientation walk in town, do shopping and get settled.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 2: THIMPHU /PUNĀKHA
Today, we will leave Thimphu for Punakha.
We will first stop at Docula Pass (3150m) and visit Druk Wangyel Chortens. Here, there are 108 stupas and it was built under the command of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, to celebrate the victory over Indian Militants in 2003.
Then, we will descend down and stop as Chhimi Lhakhang. The temple here is known as the temple of fertility because it is strongly believed that all of the childless couples who seek the blessings will be granted their wishes.
This afternoon, we will visit the majestic Punakha Dzong (1200m). This fortress served as the capital of Bhutan for year in the past. If time permits, we will visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Zhingkham Resort (or similar)
DAY 3: PUNAKHA/PARO
Right after early breakfast, we will travel towards Paro. It is almost four hours journey.
On our way, if time permits, we will stop at Semtokha to visit the oldest dzong in the country which was built in 1629 by the father of Bhutan, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
Then, after lunch at Paro, we will go to Paro Dzong. This dzong is believed to have built on the heap of jewels, the name Paro Rinpung Dzong is derived from this. Today, it is the seat of the district administration. The first structure was built in 15th century and the mostf of the present structure was built in 17th century.
Then, we will visit the National Museum which was once a watch tower. After that, we will visit one of the oldest temples built in 8th century, Kyichu Lhakhang.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Bhutan Mandala Resort (or similar)
DAY 4: TAKTSANG HIKE
Travel to Bhutan and if you go back without hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, famously known as Taktsang Monastery (2900M), you have not completed your Bhutan trip. Thus, today, we will hike to the monastery. It will take at least 2 hours to reach the monastery.
The monastery was built by Guru Padmasambava in 8th century. The legend has it that he came riding on the furious tigress and subdued a demon that devoured human living in the valley.
After the hike, we will visit a home-stay and enjoy cultural program with dinner in pure Bhutanese style in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Bhutan Mandala Resort (or similar)
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
In Bhutan, there is a saying that a journey that begins must end. Thus, your journey to Bhutan comes to an end today. We will see you off at Paro International Airport.
GROUP SIZE: Any group Size |
TRIP SEASONS: Throughout year |
INCLUDED
- Bhutan Royalties, tourists fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3-4 star type) during the tour and in tents during the trek.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the trip.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees.
- Experienced Culture Tour Guide.
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp serivce.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights in and out of Bhutan.
- Travel insurance, Drink, Visa fees, Laundry
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