Embark on an 8-day Central Bhutan Cultural tour in the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon.' This journey's highlights include visits to Simtokha Dzong in the charming capital of Thimphu and the iconic Taktsang Monastery, which clings to the sheer cliffs of a 3,000-foot rock face. For devoted Buddhists, this tour can be seen as a pilgrimage, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of Asia's relatively undiscovered ...See more
Embark on an 8-day Central Bhutan Cultural tour in the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon.' This journey's highlights include visits to Simtokha Dzong in the charming capital of Thimphu and the iconic Taktsang Monastery, which clings to the sheer cliffs of a 3,000-foot rock face. For devoted Buddhists, this tour can be seen as a pilgrimage, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of Asia's relatively undiscovered regions. Bhutan, with its limited visa permits, welcomes a select group of discerning travelers to uncover its treasures.
Trip Highlights
- Get amazing natural and cultural insights at Himalaya country Bhutan
- In Bhutan, visit Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, Takin Sanctuary, Indigenous Hospital,
- Textile Museum, Heritage Museum, Traditional School of arts & crafts and Tashicho Dzong
- Embark on a trek to the famed Taktsang (Tiger’s lair) monastery
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Paro. Transfer to hotel.Overnight at Paro hotel.
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing: Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong, visit typical Bhutanese farm house and Paro Bazaar, Ta Dzong (national museum), Rimpung Dzong. Overnight at Paro hotel.
Day 03: Paro Sightseeing: Satsam Chorten-Taktsang Tea house-Taktsang Monastery. Overnight at Paro hotel.
Day 04: Drive to Thimpu. Visit Simthokha Dzong, Memorial Chorten, National Library, Handicraft Emporium and Tashichho Dzong, Overnight at Thimpu hotel.
Day 05: A hour morning drive to Punakha across the Dochula pass and Punakha Dzong. Overnight at Punakha hotel.
Day 06: In the morning visit a typical farm house where traditional buttered tea with "zaw" (puffed rice) will be served. Visit Wangdi Fodrang Dzong. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Drive to Dochula, drive to Paro- visit Paro bazaar and overnight at Paro hotel.
Day 08: After breakfast, transfer to airport for onward destination.
NOTE: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Services
Included
- Twin sharing accommodation in all hotels
- Bhutan Tour Package on full board basis (all meals) with all activities as per the programme
- Services of a local English speaking Guide throughout the tour
- All the land arrangements, airport pickups and drops and other long distance
- transport services on a private deluxe vehicle with air-condition as mentioned in the program
- Entry tickets to the monuments/monasteries, included in the sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- Porters for baggage’s at hotel and airports
- Single entry visa fee for Bhutan
Excluded
- International flight
- Charges for photography inside the monasteries
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses of personal nature, such as alcohol and soft drinks, monastery donation Tips, Telephone, Medicines, Laundry, meals not mentioned in cities
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