Bhutan cultural tour is an ideal tour for the person who loves to see the Bhutanese Culture, society, glorious mountains scenery as well as low land with dense forest and you can click on main images of Bhutan while doing this tour. Bhutan cultural tour starts in Paro, We will spend a night and visit into few highlighted places in Paro on second day, before drive into the capital Thiumpu, You have quite lot to see & do around thimpu, our guide will take you on tour round with visiting market, museum, Monastery and Temples.
Bhutan cultural tour will continue with driving to ancient capital Punakha, and to Gangtey, Trongsa, Bumthang, Ura and Wangdue. We will see and explore monasteries, ancient fortresses (dzongs), temples, and traditional Bhutanese houses, with time to wander through the fascinating markets. Bhutan Cultural Tour made all worth with drive through picturesque landscapes of spectacular mountain ranges, lush green valleys and pine and cedar forests. We will cross the Dochola Pass, which offers panoramic views of the Himalayas, and also cross the Black Mountains, which divide east and west Bhutan. Returning to Paro, we will visit the beautiful Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), found high above the valley floor, clinging precariously to the rock cliff. We tried to include a fascinating journey in this Bhutan Culture tour which takes you inside the mysterious kingdom of Bhutan which is often referred to as the “living museum”.
Day 01: Arrive at Paro
Day 02: Drive Paro to Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive form Thimphu to Punakha
Day 05: Punakha to Gangtey to Punakha
Day 06: Punakha to Paro
Day 07: Departure
If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Day 01: Arrival at Paro (2,200m). Dinner and overnight at hotel. Arrive Paro from your convenient location On arrival at Paro airport we will receive by Bhutan tour guide and transfer to the hotel. The flight to Bhutan is spectacular with the great Himalayan peak appearing. After lunch visit the Ta-Dzong built in the 17th century, as watchtower to defend Rinpung Dzong below. This Dzong was later converted into the National Museum in 1967, and is filled with antique Tanka paintings, textiles, weapons and amour. Drive to the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend the valley against the Tibetan invaders. The Dzong is now used as an administrative center and school for monks. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Drive Paro to Thimphu (2,350m) From Paro we make 54 km/2hrs drive and then hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) situated at 3,180 meters elevation. The monastery is hanging on the edge of a steep rock face above 900 meters from Paro Valley. After having explored the monastery, you will hike down then transfer to capital of Bhutan Thimpu. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing Visit the King's Memorial Chorten, Nunnery Temple, Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower, Majestic Thimphu Dzong and the zoo. Overnight stay in Thimpu.
Day 04: Drive form Thimphu to Punakha Today you will make 76 km/ 3 hrs Drive to Punakha with beautiful view of nature and mountains, on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas from Dochu La (3,100m). Check in selected hotel for overnight. After lunch, visit the Punakha Dzong, which is attractively situated in between the male and female rivers like an anchored ship. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha to Gangtey to Punakha Punakha is followed by 85Km/3-4 hrs Drive to Gangtey (2,900m) through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons. Gangtey is a beautiful place bounded by snowcapped mountains. Gangtey Monastery is lies on a small hill that rises from the valley floor. You will explore Phobjikha villages. Drive back to Punakha. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 06: Punakha to Paro Today you drive back to Paro (130km/4 hrs) via Dochula pass, visit Druk Wangyal Monastery, lunch at Thimphu. After lunch, continue drive to Paro. Overnight in Paro.
Day 07: Departure Tansfer to Paro airport to fly your onward destination. Druk Air generally departs in the morning to avoid bad weather conditions.
Start Date | End Date | Cost | Status | Booking |
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20 May, 2015 | 07 Jun, 2015 | US$ 1320 | Available | Book |
27 May, 2015 | 17 Jun, 2015 | US$ 1320 | Closed | Book |
10 Jun, 2015 | 27 Jun, 2015 | US$ 1320 | Closed | Book |
13 Jun, 2015 | 30 Jun, 2015 | US$ 1320 | Closed | Book |
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Ericmil, USA - July 2013
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