Cultural Tour of Bhutan - 7 Days

As you arrive at the airport, a Himalayan Trekkers' representative will greet you and escort you to the designated hotel in the city. 

Once you are at the hotel, check-n and relax. If you have a good leisure time, you can enjoy a short sightseeing tour in Paro. 

Overnight. 

Early morning hefty and delicious breakfast, and we set towards the famous Taktsang Monastery also known as Tigers' Nest Monastery. A couple of hours of an amazing ascent up to the monastery that is situated on a cliff at 3000 meters offers a great view of the valley and surrounding mountains. 

After exploring the monastery to the fullest, we will have lunch at the cafeteria of the monastery and head back to the town. Then, we continue our drive to the capital city, Thimpu. 

Overnight.

After breakfast, you will be guided for the full-day Thimpu city sightseeing. You will explore the King’s Memorial Chorten, Nunnery Temple, Changgangkha Monastery, Majestic Thimphu Dzong, etc.  We also visit the Central zoo to see the animals including the Takin, a goat-antelope is a major attraction as it is the national animal of Bhutan.

We will also enter some local markets in the city where varieties of local products ranging from handicrafts to vegetables can be found. If the time permits, we also visit the radio tower situated on a hilltop offering a dramatic panoramic vista of the city. 

Overnight. 

Today, we will drive to Punakha, the former capital city of Bhutan via Dochu La Pass (3,100m). En route, we will pay a visit to Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple. 

Once in Punakha, lunch will be served in a local restaurant and you will be assisted to the Punakha Dzong, a monastery situated between the Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River) in the evening. 

Overnight.

Early morning, we will drive to Wangduephodrang to witness the stone carvings. Then, we continue our journey to Gangtey which is a vey beautiful settlement with snow-covered mountains and lush green hills around it. 

Further, we will have a short walk to the Phobjiha Village, explore and drive to Gangtey Monastery. 

Overnight.

Today, you will have a short scenic drive to Paro from Gangtey. En route, we stop by Simtokha Dzong to explore and Thimpu for lunch. 

In Paro, you will be exploring the National Museum, many shrines like Drugyel Dzong, Kyichi Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong, and farmhouse by experiencing the rural culture and lifestyle of farmers.

Overnight.

As the journey to Bhutan comes to an end, you will be transferred to the Paro International Airport by your guide for a flight back to your hometown or onward destination.

We bid farewell and wish you for a safe and sound flight.