Grand Bhutan Cultural Discovery Tour

Overnight: Thimphu
 Arrive at Paro International Airport with breathtaking views of the Himalayas
 Traditional welcome by your Bhutanese guide
 Drive to Thimphu (approx. 1 hour)
 En route stop at Tamchog Iron Bridge
 Check into hotel and relax
Evening (if time permits):
 Visit Tashichho Dzong View Point (seat of government and monastic body)
 Stroll around Thimphu city

After breakfast, full-day sightseeing in Bhutan’s capital:
 Buddha Dordenma Statue – panoramic valley views
 Memorial Chorten – spiritual heart of Thimphu
 Simply Bhutan Museum – traditional rural life
 Institute for Zorig Chusum (13 traditional arts & crafts) subject to availability.
 Weaving Center
Evening: Free time to explore city and local markets.
Overnight: Thimphu

 Drive to Punakha (approx. 3 hours)
 Stop at Dochula Pass (3,100 m) with 108 stupas and Himalayan views
In Punakha:
 Scenic walk to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) through rice fields
 Visit majestic Punakha Dzong (former capital of Bhutan)
 Walk across Punaka Suspension Bridge, one of the longest in Bhutan
Overnight: Punakha

 Drive eastwards through scenic mountain landscapes (approx. 5–6 hours)
 Cross Pelela Pass (3,420 m) — traditional yak-herding region
En route Visit:
 Visit the impressive Trongsa Dzong, Bhutan’s largest fortress
 Explore Ta Dzong Museum (royal history of Bhutan)
 Drive to Bumthang (approx. 2.5–3 hours) via Yotongla Pass (3,400 m)
 Enter the spiritual heartland of Bhutan
Overnight: Bumthang

Full-day cultural and spiritual exploration:
Visit:
 Jakar Dzong (Castle of the White Bird)
 Jambay Lhakhang – one of Bhutan’s oldest temples (7th century)
 Kurjey Lhakhang – body imprint of Guru Rinpoche
 Tamshing Lhakhang – ancient monastery founded in 1501
Overnight: Bumthang

 Visit Ura Village (Day excursion) Experience traditional Bhutanese village life
 Ura Temple
 Experience traditional village life.
Overnight: Bumthang

 Overland return via central Bhutan
Upon arrival in Phojikha:
 Visit Gangtey Monastery
 Gangtey Nature Trail Hike
 Visit Black-Necked Crane Information
Overnight: Phobjikha

Drive back to Paro via Dochula Pass.
In Paro:
 Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan
 Visit Paro Dzong
 Overnight: Paro

Early breakfast
 Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) One of Bhutan’s most sacred sites
 Visit Firm House and (Hot stone bath- additional cost applies)
Overnight: Paro

 Transfer to Paro International Airport
Departure with unforgettable memories of Bhutan