Bhutan Cultural Tour specially provides exploration of Bhutanese culture which is unique and different than other countries. Bhutan is an ancient land secluded high in the heart of the vast Himalayas with magical customs and people with deeply held beliefs. Bhutan is a land of Dzongs (fortresses) and monasteries, monks, majestic mountains, unique architectural style, rich heritage and a land of warm-hearted, friendly people. In the Thimphu Paro Tour we visit Bhutan and admire the silence and peace of the Paro valley. The beautiful terraced valley where the medieval town of Paro nestles is home to many of the Bhutan’s oldest temples and Dzongs.
Bhutan Cultural Tour
Start Point
Kathmandu
End Point
Kathmandu
Duration
3N/4D
Grade
Easy
Max Altitude
2334 meter
Meals
B+L+D
Accomodation
Hotel/Resort
No. of Person
Min. 02 Pax
Bhutan Cultural Tour Highlights
- Visit the capital and largest city of Bhutan, Thimphu
- Visit the acclaimed King’s Memorial Chorten and National Institute of Medicine
- Explore the notable Bhutanese arts and crafts at the School of Arts which is famous as the ‘Painting School’
- Visit the popular high point of Bhutanese Architecture, the Paro Dzong
Bhutan Cultural Tour Detail Itinerary
You will be received at the Paro airport by our company representative and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit the Paro National Museum which houses collection of art and art facts from all over Bhutan. The Museum is housed in the ancient watch tower to Paro Dzong. Later visit the Paro Dzong, ancient castle fortress built in 1645 and it houses the Paro monastic body and office of Paro district civil authority. Evening visit to a traditional Bhutanese farm house. Overnight hotel.
Morning hike/horse-ride to the legendary Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 800 mtrs. above Paro valley. Afternoon visit the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong which was built in 1647 in commemoration of the Bhutan victory over the ancient Tibetan invasion. The dzong was burned down by tragic fire accident in 1951 and since then has been in ruins. Then on visit the 7th century Kyichu Monastery built by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and finally visit the Dungtse Monastery built in1421. Evening drive to Thimphu ( 1 hr. 15 mins. drive / 63 kms). Overnight hotel in Thimphu.
Thimphu sightseeing: visit the Memorial Stupa built in memory of the late third king of Bhutan, 15th century Changankha Monastery, Takins(national animal of Bhutan) zoo. Thimphu view point. From the view point, a pleasant hike to Wangtse Monastery would also be refreshing. Then visit: Zilukha Nunnery, one of the very few monasteries for female monks still in existence, visit the National Library, Folk & Heritage Museum, Traditional School of Arts and Craft, Indigenous Hospital, Textile Museum, Handicraft Emporium and the Hand-made Paper factory.
Options to note: Your entry/exit point in Bhutan is a choice by flight or overland drive via Phuntsholing (Bhutan`s border town to India).
Bhutan Cultural Tour Cost Details
- What is Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
- 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars may require an additional premium).
- Three meals per day during your stay in Bhutan
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide
- All land transportation by private vehicle
- Monuments entrance fees where applicable
- Monuments entrance fees where applicable
- All internal taxes and charges
- What is Excluded
- Airfare & Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature, Tips to guides and drivers
- Alcoholic Drinks like as soft and hard drinks
- Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays, etc.