Bhutan is a remote and segregated independent kingdom situated in the foot of Eastern Himalaya between India and China. Bhutan is the last bastion of Tibetan Buddhist Culture which was opened up for tourism in the late 1970. It has figured out how to minimize the effect of the outside impact thus the nation is basically untouched, in terms of the environment, life style, culture, religion and architecture. Due to its isolation, the culture and traditional has remained same for several hundreds of years.
Our 8 days Western Bhutan Culture tour will be through the staggering delightful snow capped valleys flanked by steep inclines and terraced pastures spotted with sanctuary. On this Cultural Tour we visit prevalent Bhutanese historic points like Tiger’s Nest Monastery, numerous dzongs in Paro valley and stroll through the back streets and townships in Thimpu. All around our tour, we additionally get to appreciate the beautiful high passes, profoundly forested valleys, fascinating towns and little townships. The highlight of tour will be visits to Simtokha Dzong inside the minor capital township of Thimpu and the Taktsang Monastery that sticks to a sheer 3,000 foot rock face bluffs. This tour could be joined with the snowcapped valley of Bhobjika where we can visit the Gangtey Gompa and the farmhouses of the valley which is additionally well known as the wintering ground of the uncommon dark necked cranes.
The cultural tour can be much better if we can combine our tour with the festivals that occurs in Bhutan to observe the unique culture. Tscechus, renowned festival of Bhutan is held throughout the year at different locations. These festivals are celebrated with art, dance and music on behalf of faith, legends, myths and history of Bhutanese in ancient rituals.
Trip Highlights
The highlight of tour will be visits to Simtokha Dzong within the tiny capital township of Thimpu and the Taktsang Monastery that clings to a sheer 3,000 foot rock face cliffs. Festival (Tscechus) is held in Bhutan throughout the year at different locations. These festivals are celebration of faith, legends, myths and history of Bhutanese in ancient rituals of colorful dance and music.
Day 01: Arrival Paro,
Day 02: Paro: S/S -
Day 03: Paro: S/S
Day 04: Drive to Thimpu,
Day 05: A hour morning drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass and Punakha Dzong, 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, hotel
Day 07: Drive to Dochula, drive to Paro
Day 08: Transfer to airport for final departure.
Day 01: Arrival Paro, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Paro: S/S - Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong, visit typical Bhutanese farm house and Paro Bazaar, Ta Dzong (National Museum), Rimpung Dzong. Hotel
Day 03: Paro: S/S - Satsam Chorten - Taktsang Tea house - Taktsang Monastery, hotel
Day 04: Drive to Thimpu, visit Simthokha Dzong, Memorial Chorten , National Library, Handicraft Emporium and Tashichho Dzong, hotel
Day 05: A hour morning drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass and Punakha Dzong, 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, hotel
Day 07: Drive to Dochula, drive to Paro - visit Paro Bazar, hotel
Day 08: Transfer to airport for final departure.
Trip Cost US$ 3750 Per person
Cost Includes:
- 3 star hotel on full board basis as per the itinerary.
- All your guiding tour including entry fees.
- All your ground Transport by car/Jeep/van/hice/
- Flight ticket from Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu
- All your visa permit and all documnets.
Cost Excludes:
- personal expenses.
- Loundry.
- Drinks.
- insurance.