Description of the tour
Tour itinerary: Paro → Thimphu → Paro
The 09 Night/10 Day Bhutan Cultural Experience Tour is an excellent way to discover the Kingdom of Bhutan, a little yet culturally rich slice of heaven. It is a nation with ancient monasteries, chhortens, mani walls, monuments, and temples. Buddhism has flourished there. Bhutan offers a spiritual experience that is beyond words.
Right after landing at Paro, the cultural delights of Bhutan gradually reveals. Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan that holds precious and historical sites, including the ruins of Kuensel Phodrang, magnificent viewpoints, Local farmers and craftsmen, the National Textile Museum, the National Memorial Chhorten, and many more. Tashichho Dzong is also another very popular site in Thimpu. Punakha has got 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens, which is a landmark of its kind. Punakha Dzong is another magnificent site located on the confluence of two rivers. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten increases the charm of this tiny Kingdom of Bhutan.
The 40 temples that are visited on the Bhutan Cultural Experience Tour include the significant Kurjey Lhakhang, also known as Satsang Gambo, Jambay Lhakhang, and Bumthang's Kurjey Lhakhang. Visitors can tour Wangchuk's ancestral residence in Gangtey. The main draws are the Royal Heritage Museum, Taa Dzong, and Trongsa Dzong. In contrast, Paro, the picturesque valley, has a wealth of cultural attractions. At the summit of the cliff sits Taktsang Monastery, a popular destination. Another name for it is Tiger's Nest. An enormous collection of vintage weaponry, artwork, and crafts may be seen in the National Museum of Bhutan.
Explore the delightful cultural heritage sites, colorful monasteries, chhortens, temples, dzongs, and the local communities around the spiritual land of Bhutan.
Day 01: Fly Paro, drive to Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 03: Thimphu-Gangtey (6-7 hours)
Day 04: Gangtey – Bumthang (6-7 hours)
Day 05: Bumthang Sightseeing
Day 06: Bumthang-Punakha (7 Hour)
Day 07: Punakha Sightseeing
Day 08: Punakha-Paro (3-4 Hours)
Day 09: All day Paro
Day 10: Drive to Paro airport for onward flight to Kathmandu