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Trip Overview
Bhutan Cultural Tour is a fascinating and enlightening journey to the land of the Thunder Dragon. You can immerse yourself in the depths of Bhutanese culture and be rejuvenated by the positive aura that this land emanates.The purpose of the cultural tour is to portray the unique Bhutanese culture, Bhutanese people and their traditional lifestyle to the world. Bhutan is different from any other country in the world because of its controlled tourism policy.
Blended with cultures from all over the world, Bhutan still preserves the authentic culture inherited from its ancestors. If not affected by the flow of time and the rapid development of communication and technology, the culture and lifestyle of an individual can endure.
A Bhutan Cultural Tour is an opportunity to gain some insight into Bhutan’s unique art, architecture, culture, history and music. You will visit some heritage sites around Paro and Thimphu towns to explore the vibrancy of those towns. Also, you can visit interesting museums and protected national monuments such as monasteries, dzongs, and forts on this tour.
If you visit Bhutan during any festive season, you can witness the vibrancy of colorful festivals. People are simple and cheerful. They dress traditionally, and their customs are rich. Bhutan is a happy country.Bhutan Cultural Tour is a short cultural tour around some famous cities of Bhutan like Paro and Thimphu. It is a tour around Bhutan’s heritage sites, museums, monasteries, and dzongs that help us learn aflight to the city of Paro in Nepal. Paro Airport is the only international airport to enter Bhutan by air. The tour starts with a sightseeing tour of Thimphu, followed by a sightseeing tour of Paro to Paro.
During the tour, we visit various museums, monasteries and monasteries in the city. Finally, the journey ends with a hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. It is a magnificent monastery built in a dramatic location. The location of the monastery and its fascinating architecture will amaze you! If you are excited about a Bhutan cultural tour, make sure you contact your trusted travel partner-Sawasdeei Nepal as we have some guaranteed departure dates for Bhutan tours. Select any date at your convenience. Don’t worry if the date doesn’t match your travel dates; we are happy to arrange a private tour for you. If you want something more, you can also opt for our multi-country tour packages for the Nepal Tibet Bhutan tour.
Itinerary
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Day 01 : Arrival and sightseeing in Paro (2,250m / 7,382ft)
As our flight nears Bhutan, we can enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks. At the airport, we will be greeted by a representative from Sawasdee Nepal who will take us to our hotel. Today, we will visit Rinpung Dzong which was built in 1646 and now houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. We will also visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country and Drugyal Dzong, built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 02 : Paro to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 54 km, 1 hour, hike to Taktsang Monastery
After breakfast, we hike for 4 -5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery situated at 3,180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. Lunch will be served in the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain. After having explored the monastery, we hike down to the valley floor. This afternoon, we will drive to Thimphu, and spend the night
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Day 03 : Sightseeing in Thimphu
In the morning, we visit Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), nunnery temple, mini zoo to see Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Today, we also visit other landmarks of Thimphu including the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Bhutanese traditional painting school, folk heritage museum, the majestic Tashichho Dzong and the traditional paper factory. However, some of the landmarks are closed in the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Therefore, if we are in Thimphu during the weekends, we explore the Weekend Market instead. Overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 04 : Final Departure
Today we bid farewell to the tiny Himalayan Kingdom and her friendly people. After early breakfast, we leave Thimpu for Paro airport which will take us around 1 hour. Druk Air generally departs in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions. Therefore, after taking breakfast, we will be taken to the airport in the morning for final departure.
What's Included
- Bhutanese visa fee
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airports
- Government approved A and B category hotels on twin- shared basis
- All meals, tea and snacks
- Transportation in comfortable private vehicle(s)
- English speaking, trained and experienced local guide and staff
- All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
- Company services and all required Bhutanese government taxes/royalties
Included
- Airfare for international flights to and from Bhutan
- Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry, etc.)
- Trip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance
- Tips for staff (guide and driver)
- Travel insurance
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