Living Culture of Bhutan
This cultural tour explores the heritage and traditions of Bhutan’s timeless culture that still thrive today. This tour is specially tailored to provide a deeper insight into the lives of the diverse people of Bhutan. Based in the western valleys, you will be immersed the daily lives of Bhutanese, with exclusive activities including farmhouse visits, interaction with northern nomad tribes and participation in special Buddhist ceremonies.
It also includes visits to Bhutan’s many cultural highlights including Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the Paro Valley, The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple and the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, and the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakang in the sub-tropical Punakha Valley.
Day 1
Arrive Paro – Thimphu
Tamchog Lhakhang, Tashi Chhodzong and later evening stroll down the Thimphu city.
Day 2
Thimphu Sightseeing
Buddha Point, National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Zoo, Textile Museum, Postal Museum and Folk Heritage Museum.
Day 3
Thimphu – Punakha
Dochula pass, Botanical Garden, Chimi Lhakhang & Punakha Dzong.
Day 4
Punakha – Paro
Morning short hike to Khamsum Yella Temple and then drive to Paro Valley. En-route visit Simtokha Dzong and Rimpung Dzong.
Day 5
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Morning hike to Tiger’s Monastery. Afternoon visit Rimpung Dzong and Ta Dzong.
Day 6
Excursion to Chelela Pass
Drive to Chelela pass. Its a two hours drive from Paro. Later on visit Drukgyal Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang.
Day 7
Depart from Paro
After breakfast, drive towards airport for onward journey.
- Bhutan Tourist Tariff Royalty & Visa fees.
- All private excursions and transfers in superior air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local English speaking guide/tour leader.
- Experienced driver.
- Accommodation in carefully selected, highest standard government approved hotels & guesthouses.
- All meals in Bhutan.
- All entrance fees and permits.
- All personal expenses such as bars, beverages, laundry, telephone and tips.
- Medical / Travel Insurance.
- Airfare.
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