: Culture tours program
11 days
10 nights
GRADE Easy
None
Day 1: Paro
- Arrive in Paro and check into your hotel
- Visit the National Memoral Chorten
- Explore Thimphu town and try some local cuisine
- Overnight in Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu sighseeing
- Drive to Buddha Dordenma stupa
- Visit the Mini zoo and Tashichho Dzong
- Explore the bustling weekend market
- Overnight in Thimphu
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha
- Drive to Punakha and visit Punakha Dzong, a stunning example of traditional
Bhutanese architecture
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Fertility Temple
- Overnight in Punakha
Day 4: Gangtey
- Drive to Gangtey and visit Gangtey Monastery
- Explore the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, known for its black-necked cranes
- Overnight in Gangtey
Day 5: Trongsa
- Drive to Trongsa and visit the Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong in Bhutan
- Explore the small town and interact with the locals
- Overnight in Trongsa
Day 6: Bumthang
- Drive to Bumthang and visit Jakar Dzong and Jambay Lhakhang
- Explore the beautiful Bumthang Valley and its surrounding temples
- Overnight in Bumthang
Day 7: Bumthang
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang
- Hike to the mystical Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)
- Overnight in Bumthang
Day 8: Bumthang To Punakha Drive back to Punakha and visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Explore the nearby villages and interact with the locals
- Overnight in Punakha
Day 9: Punakha to Paro
Drive back to Paro and visit the Drukgyel Dzong
- Explore the town and do some last-minute souvenir shopping
- Overnight in Paro
Day 10: Paro
- Hike to the Taktsang Palphug Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Bhutan
- Overnight in Paro
Day 11: Departure
- Transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure
This cultural tour will provide you with a comprehensive insight into Bhutan's rich
history, ancient traditions, and stunning natural beauty. It will also give you the
opportunity to experience the local culture through interactions with the friendly
Bhutanese people.
