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Bhutan Cultural Tour: Experience the richness of Bhutanese

Bhutan is a country rich in culture, tradition, and religion. Though the country is open to the tourists, the place I still untouched by any kind of modernization. Bhutan Cultural Tour is designed to experience the richness of Bhutanese culture with the natural glory that this nation possesses. The vibrancy that the Bhutanese culture has is appealing in all aspects. Bhutan is the only state in the world where Mahayana Buddhism is practiced.

During Bhutan cultural tour one can get insights on the unique traditions and practices of Bhutanese people. One can visit the artistically designed temples, monasteries, dzongs and many more. You can also include any festive season under the tour if you prefer. Bhutan also referred to as the land of thunder dragon, is the only place where you can experience cultural exuberance in a grand manner. The liveliness and spirit that people show towards their culture, tradition, festival is beyond expectation. The respect and enthusiasm they show towards their culture and tradition is the sole cause that has led Mahayana Buddhism preserved in the nation till date.

The Bhutan cultural tour covers all the places of cultural importance which includes dzongs, monasteries, fortresses, temples, landmarks, museums, sacred sites and many more. The art and architecture manifested in the monasteries, dzongs, and temples reflect the richness of art amongst Bhutanese people. Many festivals are celebrated by Bhutanese people like Tshechu, black naked crane festival, nomad festival, takin festival, Ha valley festival, etc. all the festivals are celebrated with great joy. People are dressed in their traditional attire which is quite colorful. So, is the costume of monks – the yellow and maroon clothing looks charming! The masked dances, plays, dramas, acts, prayers throughout the festival are very unique and overwhelming aspect of Bhutanese festival.

Bhutan Cultural Tour Overview

Bhutan cultural tour starts with a flight above the Himalayas to Paro. In Paro, we visit Ta Dzong, a museum that preserves things of cultural importance and Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. The tour is followed by a hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery and drive to Thimpu. At Thimpu, we visit Memorial Chorten, Changangkha monastery, Nunnery temple, School of Arts and Crafts and Folk Heritage museum respectively. We further visit a traditional paper factory, Tashichhodzong and a giant statue of Buddha placed on a hill that dominates the whole of Thimphu city. Wangditse monastery in Thimpu is also another highlight of Bhutan cultural tour.

So, get ready to immerse into the cultural lavishness of Bhutan with Bhutan Cultural tour. Nepal Intrepid Treks is here to make your tour a memorable experience.

  • Day 01: Arrive to Paro
  • Day 02: Paro to Thimphu
  • Day 03: Thimphu
  • Day 04: Thimpu to Paro
  • Day 05: Depart Paro
Day 01: Arrive to Paro

A flight to Paro takes you across the Himalayas to Bhutan. The flight in itself is nothing less than a mountain flight. You pass above the Himalayas admiring the magnificence of snow-capped mountains standing tall one after another. As you arrive at the airport in Paro, your guide i.e. our Bhutanese crew will pick you up and escort you to a hotel for check in. Get refreshed and rest for a while. After lunch, you will be escorted to Ta Dzong, a national museum that treasures the old paintings, armors and many other things of cultural and historical importance. After museum, you will be taken to the oldest temple of Bhutan – Kichu Lhakhang for sightseeing. Spend the night at your hotel. (Lunch and dinner included.)

Day 02: Paro to Thimphu

We start our day with a hike to Tiger’s nest monastery. Tiger’s nest monastery is one of the most popular monastery in the town that has its own importance. According to a mythology, Guru Rinpoche has fled on a back of tigress to meditate in a cliff and it is the place where the monastery stands now. It is also popular for its dramatic location at the edge of the cliff. After exploring the monastery and its rich crafts, we descend down to Paro and head to the capital city of Bhutan – Thimpu in the evening. Overnight at a hotel in Thimpu (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 03: Thimphu

We spend the day sightseeing the places of cultural and historical importance. We start with a drive to Memorial Chorten which was built in the memory of third king of Bhutan. Then we head to Changangkha monastery, Nunnery temple, School of Arts and Crafts and Folk Heritage museum respectively. We further visit traditional paper factory, Tashichhodzong and a giant statue of Buddha placed on a hill that dominates the whole Thimphu city. In the evening, we can wander around the city on our own. Overnight at a hotel in Thimpu (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 04: Thimpu to Paro

In the morning, we hike up to Wangditse monastery. We walk on a well levelled trail for about an hour that passes amidst the pine forests. On the way, we can have a great view of Thimpu valley from north. If lucky, we can also encounter Takins, national animal of Bhutan that is rare and found only in the Himalayan regions. Exploring the art, architecture and beauty in the monastery, we descend down to Thimphuand drive to Paro for the evening. Enjoy the butter tea or locally made wine called – Ara as a specialty of Bhutan. Overnight at a hotel in Paro (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.)

Day 05: Depart Paro

Today is the final day of our tour. Your guide will escort you the airport before your scheduled flight for your journey ahead. (Breakfast included)

  • Airport transfers
  • All the ground transports
  • Accommodation with three days full board meals.
  • Sightseeing fees, permit tickets
  • A professional English speaking guide
  • Ticket to and from Bhutan
  • Bhutan tourist visa fees
  • Other taxes and service charges.
  • Expenses of personal nature like phone, laundry, wifi etc
  • Soft drinks, hard drinks, food other than three time full board meals
  • Drinks, tipping to guides and drivers and other expenses of personal nature such as phone, laundry, etc.

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