Bhutan Cultural Tour

Package Overview

Bhutan cultural tour offers you a close view of the exotic culture and traditions of Bhutan. The cultural tour of Bhutan is accompanied with the visit to popular sightseeing destinations and chance to observe wonderful artifacts of Bhutanese typical culture and historical spots. Experience Bhutanese hospitality, admire the ever-changing landscapes, and immerse yourself in Bhutan’s rich Buddhist culture during your culture tour of Bhutan. Bhutan cultural tour may showcase the country’s magnificent architecture and arts and crafts which form a significant part of the Bhutanese identity.

Begin your cultural Bhutan tour with a scenic flight to Paro airport. Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country and Drugyal Dzong. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing of the capital city, Thimpu, including a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, National Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum and School of Traditional Painting of Arts and Craft. The pass to Punakha offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Pass through dense forests of Oak and Rhododendron trees, reaching Gangtey (Phubjika) and to Paro. You’ll be mesmerized to see the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) flowing down the valley, the Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watch tower). With a visit to the famous Taktsang Gompa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Bhutan culture tour end. This program offers a rare opportunity to savor the different cultures and customs of unique valleys.

the best time to travel is Spring and Autumn, Spring : March, April, May ( Flowers would be in full bloom) Autumn: Sept, Oct, Nov (with clear and crisp blue skies) Summer: June, July, August ( best to avoid the higher tariff and the cold of winter) Winter: Dec, Jan, Feb (To avoid the crowd and catch the Black-Necked Cranes)

Transportation: Private Car/Van/hiace depends on group size.Airfare To/From Paro, Bhutan
Travel Insurance, Personal equipment, telephone calls, internet, laundry
Personal expenses such as a drinks, beverages, tips and gratitude
All airport taxes

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Fly to Paro International Airport

  You will have spectacular scenic flight of Himalayas including Everest and Bhutanese foothills and the landscapes to the Paro Airport of Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representative. After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art and handicrafts offering a great orientation into Bhutan’s historical, cultural, and religious past. Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. Visit Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort). In the evening visit Paro town, stroll through its quaint two streets and browse through the shops.

• Day 2 : Paro to Thimpu drive

  We will have 2hrs drive to Capital city of Bhutan, Thimpu. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the National Memorial Chorten. National Textile Museum, the Folk Heritage Museum, School of Traditional Painting of Arts and Crafts is some worthy places of visit. Also take a tour of the king’s administrative building known as Tashicho Dzong. Tashicho Dzong houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. Visit the National Library housing the collection of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century; the Traditional Paper Factory displays the Bhutanese paper making process, and a fascinating replica of a medieval farmhouse at the Folk Heritage Museum. Stroll around the city in the evening. Overnight at Thimphu.

• Day 3 : Full Day Sightseeing in Thimpu (2350m)

  Today is another day of full day sightseeing in Thimpu. Visit Pangri Zampa Monastery, situated just beyond Dechencholing Palace (5kms from Thimpu). This temple was the first residence of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal when he arrived in Bhutan in 1616 A.D. visit National Textile Museum which is a good place to see the art of traditional weaving being kept alive and preserved through exhibition. The Memorial Chorten which was constructed in 1974 as a memorial for the third King of the country, King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck. Visit the radio tower (for a great view of Thimpu Valley and the Thimpu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan. After lunch, visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, a traditional paper factory, the majestic Tashichodzong, the Simtokha Dzong (the oldest fortress in the kingdom), and the Folk Heritage Museum. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 4 : Thimpu to Punakha and Wangdi Phodrong

  Morning, Thimphu sightseeing, visit National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute. Then proceed to Punakha across Dochula pass (3050m). The pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Punakha is the old capital town of Bhutan. Mid-day we reach Punakha, which sits at the con­fluence of the “Mother” river and the “Father” river in a sub-tropical valley. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi River continue to Wangdi Phodrong Dzong, the most picturesque place in all over Bhutan.

• Day 5 : Trek to Phubjika (Gangtey)

  We start the day with an easy amble through rice fields to visit Chime Lhakhang, a local temple perched on a hill above a traditional village. Pass through dense forests of Oak and Rhododendron trees, reaching at Gangtey (Phubjika). It is the home of the rare black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the winter. Explore Phubjika valley and also visit to Gangtey Monastery, the only Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan.

• Day 6 : Gangtey to Paro

  We leave Gangtey today for the five-hour drive to historic Paro. En route explore Simtokha Dzong the oldest one in Bhutan and the capital city Thimpu.

• Day 7 : Sightseeing Paro: visit Taktsang (Tiger Nest Monastery)

  Drive through the Paro valley to see the Drugyal Dzong/kyichu Lhakhang. Hike to Taktsang Gompa (Tiger’s Nest Monastery). Taktsang is the most famous of all Bhutanese monasteries. The hikes up to the viewpoint will take about 1 1/2 hours and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. We also take you to visit 200 year old Watch Tower (Ta Dzong) including the ruins of historical Drugyal High School. On the return drive to Paro, visit 7th Century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples constructed by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gompa.

• Day 8 : Departure

  After breakfast, we will bid you farewell at the Paro International Airport for your flight to your onward destinations.

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Airport pickups and drops
• Transportation on the comfortable vehicle by private car or Hiace as per the group size
• All necessary travel permits
• Experienced English speaking Bhutanese guide and local staff
• Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
• All city tour with Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per our itinerary
• All the meals during the trip full board basis (B/L/D)
• All government taxes
• Bhutan Visa fee

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Exclusions

• Airfare To/From Paro, Bhutan
• Travel Insurance, Personal equipment, telephone calls, internet, laundry
• Personal expenses such as a drinks, beverages, tips and gratitude
• All airport taxes

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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