Optional

Complimentary from the company. Tea, coffee, snacks / Mineral water /Meditation session/ Gho & Kira to wear during the tour/ Personal service. Free cultural show with colourful mask dances and cultural songs and dances for 15 pax and above.

Meals

All Meals inclusive (Continental, American, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Tibetan, Nepalese, Bhutanese & etc) in local tourist approved restaurant.

Accommodation

3 star hotel minimum with spacious rooms. Farm house stays. Overnight camping. Temples and monasteries.

Guide

Experienced English speaking guides all certified by Department of Tourism.

Others

Visa fees, Entrance fee to various museums & temples / Daily Royalty of $200 per head, government contribution, taxes & TDF

Transport

Private SUVs for FITs for solo travellers or couple. Toyota Hiace buses for group 4- 8. Above 8 pax- 23 Seater Toyota Coaster Buses.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is manadatory in Bhutan.

Others

Travel Insurance/ Personal shopping/ Laundry/Alcohol & Beverages and international telephone calls

Flights

International flights not covered in the booking. However we will help you book flights in and out of Bhutan.

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Day 1 Paro Sights & Thimphu Acclimatization Day!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Paro Sights & Thimphu Acclimatization Day!

Paro & Thimphu Acclimatization Day!

• Get blessings at the oldest temple Kichu lhakhang, built in 629 AD by a Tibetan king.

• Visit Paro Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower turned into one of the best museums of Asia.

• Rinpung Dzong “fortress of the heap of jewels.”

• In evening drive to Thimphu (drive 1hr). Thimphu is a charming capital city nestled in the heart of the Himalayas.

• Free to roam around Thimphu town on your own or with your guide.

• Overnight THIMPHU (Alt; 2320m)
Day 2 Thimphu Cultural & Happiness Tour.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thimphu Cultural & Happiness Tour.

• Drive to Sangay-gang where the national animal of Bhutan, the Takin, is found in captivity. This hill is also called the “romantic point” as lovers often come here to enjoy the panoramic view of the Thimphu valley.

• Visit Buddha Gang, which offers a spectacular view of Thimphu city. This giant Buddha-statue overlooking Thimphu is one of the biggest in the world.

• Visit the General Post Office. You can create personalized postage stamps with your own photo for souvenir or sent home on postcard.

• National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. They also have on display the largest Picture Book on Bhutan in the world.

• Zorig Chusum “School for Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts” followed by a visit to Craft Bazaar for authentic local handicraft and souvenir.

• Circumambulate around Memorial chorten (huge stupa). This is the favorite spot for the locals of all age to chant mantras, prostrate, pray and practice their devotion.

• The Tashichhoe Dzong, the main secretariat building, the office of the King and Throne room and also the house of the State Monastic Body.

• In the evening walking tour, in Thimphu city; Hongkong market, Norzin lam, Main traffic area, Wogzin lam, Clock tower etc.

• Dinner in Gho & Kira (Bhutan’s national dress), if interested.

• Overnight THIMPHU
Day 3 Gangtey Valley Rural Expedition (155Km/ 4-5Hr)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gangtey Valley Rural Expedition (155Km/ 4-5Hr)

• Drive on different vegetation of alpine, subtropical and glacial. Phobjikha is a glacial valley on the north western tip of the Black Mountain. It’s also one of the roosting grounds of the Black-necked cranes.

• En route stop by Dochula pass (3150m) to enjoy spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan mountain range. Stroll around 108 stupas and enter Drukwangyel (Royal temple).

• On arrival, embark on the Nature trail hike (2hr) across the refreshing Blue-pine forest to Kwewa village (1hr hike). Try homemade tea & local snacks at village home. Interact with the monks at Kewa Monastery.

• Visit the Crane Info Centre to watch the Black Necked Cranes in their natural inhabitants

• Free to walk around village or drive to your hotel for rest.

• Overnight PHOBJIKHA (2900m)
Day 4 Discovering Punakha & Wangdue (65Km/ 2.5Hr)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discovering Punakha & Wangdue (65Km/ 2.5Hr)

• In morning, visit Gangtey gomba; the largest Nyingma Monastery of the kingdom. Interact with the monks and sit silently in the prayer room.

• En route drive for mountain-view at Pele La pass (3,300m). It’s common to spot yaks along this pass.

• On arrival, visit the Punakha Dzong, "Palace of the Great Happiness". This beautiful fortress lies between two rivers, the Pochu and Mochu, male and female river.

• Try walking on the 200m suspension bridge above Phochu river to Gidagom village

• Easy hike along the Metshina village to Chimi lhakhang, a solitary “fertility temple” where a childless couple who comes to pray is usually blessed with a child.

• Overnight PUNAKHA & WANGDUE (Alt; 1240m)
Day 5 Getaway To Dzongdakha & Paro Detour (171 Km/ 5Hr)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Getaway To Dzongdakha & Paro Detour (171 Km/ 5Hr)

• En route stop for coffee at Drukwangyel Café and enjoy distant snowcapped mountains.

• After check in at Paro, visit the Dzongdakha Monastery. This ancient beautiful monastery is also a pilgrim spot for the locals.

• Witness an archery match played by locals with lots of hue and cry!

• In evening, leisurely stroll around Paro town and shop for souvenir.

• Overnight PARO (Alt; 2280m)
Day 6 Excursion To Mystical Taktsang
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Excursion To Mystical Taktsang

• After a wholesome breakfast, walk in the ruins of Drugyel fortress and feel the ancient Bhutan on the way back hike up the forested path to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan’s most famous and scenic icon. Tiger’s Nest clings to sheer cliffs of 900m above Paro valley. The climb is steep and takes about 4-5hrs round trip.

• Lunch at the hillside cafe with close Tiger’s Nest view.

• In evening; if interested, you have an option to learn the art of cooking some famous Bhutanese delicacies like Ema Datsi, Kewa Datsi and Bjasha Maru at the farmer’s house.

• Authentic Bhutanese farewell dinner at a typical village home with local liquor called “Ara.”

• Hot stone bath, optional. River rocks are heated and dunked into a large wooden tub with herbs. This type of bath is considered to have medicinal properties of healing.

• Overnight PARO
Day 7 Depart From Paro International Airport By Drukair Or Bhutan Airlines
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Depart From Paro International Airport By Drukair Or Bhutan Airlines

Our representative will bid you farewell at the Airport. Tashi Delek!

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Itinerary of your trip 7 Days Cultural Tour- Bhutan Tour

Paro Sights & Thimphu Acclimatization Day!

Thimphu Cultural & Happiness Tour.

Gangtey Valley Rural Expedition (155Km/ 4-5Hr)

Discovering Punakha & Wangdue (65Km/ 2.5Hr)

Getaway To Dzongdakha & Paro Detour (171 Km/ 5Hr)

Excursion To Mystical Taktsang

Depart From Paro International Airport By Drukair Or Bhutan Airlines

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