Bhutan Cultural Tour

Highlights:
 Scenic flight into Paro Valley with breathtaking Himalayan views
 Traditional Bhutanese welcome at Paro International Airport
Upon arrival, meet your licensed Bhutanese guide. After completing immigration
formalities, begin your journey to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city.
En route visit:
 Tamchog Iron Bridge
On arrival in Thimphu:
 Check in to hotel
 Visit Memorial Chorten
 Buddha Dordenma Statue (panoramic city view)
 Visit Simply Bhutan (Living Museum)

Overnight: Thimphu

Explore the cultural and modern blend of Bhutan’s capital.
Visits include:
 Paper Factory (Handmade paper factory)
 Institute for Zorig Chusum (13 traditional arts & crafts)
 Weaning Center
 Weekend Market (if open)
 Explore Capital city

Overnight: Thimphu

Drive to Wangdue - Phojikha through the scenic Dochula Pass (3,100 m) towards the
pristine Phobjikha Valley, home of the endangered Black-Necked Cranes.
En route visit: 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens (offering panoramic views of Himalayas range).
 Wangdue Phodrang Dzong viewpoint
At Phobjikha:
 Visit Gangtey Monastery
 Gangtey Nature Trail Hike

Overnight: Phobjikha

After breakfast:
 Visit Black-Necked Crane Information
On arrival in Punakha:
 Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
 Visit Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful dzongs
 Walk across the Suspension Bridge, one of the longest in Bhutan
Overnight: Punakha
Day 5: Phobjikha (Full day Sightseeing)
Morning:
 Short Hike to Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal
 Woolakha Nunnery (Interaction with Nuns)
 Explore Punakha Town & Kaja Throm

Overnight: Punakha

Morning:
 Short Hike to Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal
 Woolakha Nunnery (Interaction with Nuns)
 Explore Punakha Town & Kaja Throm

Overnight: Punakha

Drive back to Paro via Dochula Pass.
En route stop:
 Photo stop at Dochula Pass
In Paro:
 Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan
 Visit Paro Dzong
 Walk across traditional wooden cantilever bridge
 Explore Paro town

Overnight: Paro

A highlight of Bhutan trip.
Visit:
 Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) Hike duration: 4–5 hours round trip
(Horse ride available up to midpoint- (additional cost applies)
Afternoon:
 Hot stone bath and visit firm house (additional cost applies)

Overnight: Paro

After breakfast:  Transfer to Paro International Airport
 Bid farewell to the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Meals: Breakfast