What You Will Do
This private, guided tour explores the heritage and traditions of Bhutan’s timeless culture that still thrive today.
This cultural tour explores the wonderfully diverse environment of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as their cultural heritage. Drive over high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife. The centerpiece to this tour is time spent exploring the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter home to the rare Black-Necked Crane.
This tour also visits ancient fortresses, temples, monasteries, markets, farm houses and museums in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Highlights include the Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong,The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple, the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures, Phobjikha Sanctuary and Punakha Dzong.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Itinerary
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Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu sightseeing.' National Museum
1 hour
2
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu sightseeing.' Rinpung Dzong
1 hour
3
Day 1 '̣Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu sightseeing.' Buddha Dordenma
1 hour 30 minutes
4
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
1 hour
5
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Changangkha Lhakhang
1 hour
6
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Zilukha Nunnery View Point
1 hour
7
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' National Institute for Zorig Chusum
1 hour
8
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' National Library and Archives of Bhutan
1 hour
9
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Jungshi handmade paper factory
1 hour
10
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Motithang Takin Preserve
1 hour
11
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong)
1 hour
12
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Centenary Farmers Market
1 hour
13
Day 2 '̣Sightseeing in Thimphu valley.' Bhutan Postal Museum
45 minutes
14
Day 3 '̣Thimphu to Phobjikha Valley,sightseeing.' Gangtey Monastery
1 hour
15
Day 3 '̣Thimphu to Phobjikha Valley,sightseeing.' Phobjikha Valley
1 hour
16
Day 4 '̣Sightseeing in the Phobjikha Valley,Sightseeing.' Black Necked Crane Center
1 hour 30 minutes
17
Day 4 '̣Sightseeing in the Phobjikha Valley,Sightseeing.' Phobjikha Valley
2 hours
18
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha Valley to Punakha Valley, sightseeing.' Wangdue Dzong
1 hour 30 minutes
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Day 5 '̣Phobjikha Valley to Punakha Valley, sightseeing.' Punakha Suspension Bridge
1 hour 30 minutes
20
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha Valley to Punakha Valley, sightseeing.' Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery
1 hour 30 minutes
21
Day 5 '̣Phobjikha Valley to Punakha Valley, sightseeing.' Talo monastery
1 hour
22
Day 6 '̣Sightseeing & hiking in and around Punakha valley.' Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
3 hours
23
Day 6 '̣Sightseeing & hiking in and around Punakha valley.' Chimi Lhakhang Temple
2 hours
24
Day 7 '̣Punakha valley to Paro valley, sightseeing.' Dochula Pass
1 hour
25
Day 7 '̣Punakha valley to Paro valley, sightseeing.' Drukgyel Dzong
1 hour
26
Day 7 '̣Punakha valley to Paro valley, sightseeing.' Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang
1 hour
27
Day 8 '̣Hike to Chelela Pass and stroll to Paro market.' Chele La
4 hours
28
Day 8 '̣Hike to Chelela Pass and stroll to Paro market.' Paro
2 hours
29
Day 9 '̣Paro Taktshang Hike – Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery' Paro Taktsang
6 hours
30
Day 9 '̣Paro Taktshang Hike – Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery' Kyichu Lhakhang
1 hour
31
Day 10 '̣Departure from Paro International Airport to your onward destination.' Paro International Airport
1 hour
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