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Region : Bhutan
Max Altitude : Not Applicable
Meals : All meals Included
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“A short cultural tour of Bhutan which includes Bhutan’s three most important cities, Thimpu, Paro, and Punakha is the shortest possible way to know the Land of Thunder Dragon or the Kingdom of Gross Happiness”

A landlocked kingdom, Bhutan is relatively a mysterious land and land with the happiest people on Earth. Let us explore the beautiful places of these happiest folks with 32. We guarantee, the short cultural tour of Bhutan will be one of your best holidays in the Indian subcontinent.

The short cultural tour of Bhutan begins after the scenic flight to Paro (the only international airport in Bhutan). We explore the Bhutanese capital Thimpu, which holds huge historic significance in Bhutan. Then the journey on Bhutanese Highways goes through popular Bhutanese cities like Punakha and Wangduepodrang where we stop for cultural sightseeing tours of these cities.

Finally, the cultural tour of Bhutan arrives at Paro after so much exploration of the kingdom. At Paro, we explore the most important monuments and hike to the Tiger Nest (Taktshang Monastery). At the end of Day 4 in Bhutan, we would have explored the most important places inside Bhutan, scattered in different cities before we board the plane back home.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Paro and drive to Thimpu

Today you enter the Land of Dragon. You have options to fly from several cities to Paro. You can fly from Bangkok, Delhi, or Kathmandu to Paro. The flight to Paro is beautiful as the aircraft comes closer to Paro, we get to see snowcapped Himalayan peaks, and just after entering Paro Valley, the view of Paro Dzong overlooking Paro River emerges. On our arrival at Paro, we are cordially welcomed by our representative in Bhutan who will escort you to the Bhutanese capital Thimpu in a private vehicle. The drive to Thimpu is a scenic 75 minutes drive along Thimpu Highway. On arriving at Thimpu we transfer to our hotel and overnight. 


Day 2Sightseeing tour of Thimpu and drive to Punakha, 75 km ~3 hrs 

Today the real cultural tour of Bhutan begins and the best way to begin is the Bhutanese capital, Thimpu. In Thimpu, we visit Trashichhoedzong, the beautiful medieval time fortress/monastery, which is now the Bhutanese government’s integral building holding many government offices and the King’s throne. Trashichhoedzong is also the summer home of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot in Bhutan. The cultural tour of Thimpu continues to the National Library which holds a wide array of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts. Explore Arts and Crafts School to witness the fantastic ongoing workshops of Thangka Paintings and encounter the living traditions of Bhutan at Textile and Folk Heritage Museums before lunch. Post lunch, the sightseeing tour of Thimpu takes you to the Handicrafts Emporium followed by a visit to Stupa of Memorial Chorten (monument built in memory of the Father of Modern Bhutan- the third king of Bhutan). After a thorough exploration of the Bhutanese capital, we drive to Punakha which is a 75 km drive across Dochu La Pass 3100m. On our arrival at Punakha, we drive to our hotel in the city.


Day 3Sightseeing tour of Punakha and drive to Paro via Wangdueprodang, 150km ~5 hrs drive

After breakfast, we set out to explore Punakha. Visit 17th century, strategically built Punakha Dzong which survived several fires and earthquakes. The Dzong at the confluence of the Pho and Chhu Rivers is now absolutely restored. Explore the Dzong which holds significant history in this part of Bhutan. Then, we begin to drive towards Wangdiphodrang. At Wangdiphodrang, we visit the Dzong and the local market. The place also highlights bamboo products, slate, and stone carvings. We have our lunch at Wangdiphodrang and head towards Paro. En route to Paro, once again we stop at Do chu La Pass for the views and visit the oldest Dzong in Bhutan – Simtokha Dzong. On our arrival at Paro, we are escorted to our hotel.


Day 4Hike to Taktshang Monastery and sightseeing tour of Paro

After breakfast, today we have a morning hike. A five-hour hike (including return) to a cliff-hanging monastery is probably the biggest highlight of the Short Cultural Tour of Bhutan. Taktsang Monastery is also known as Tiger’s Nest because of the myth that states the visit of Guru Rinpoche on a Tiger back nestles on a cliff that hangs 90m above Paro. We hike up to the monastery, explore around and hike back down to Paro for lunch. 

Post lunch, we visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. The monument was originally a Watch Tower. However, since 1967, it is a National Museum holding a huge collection of arts, artifacts, thangkas, and postal stamps. The final destination of the entire Short Cultural Tour of Bhutan is Ripung Dzong which also has a long significant history in Bhutan. Overnight in a hotel at Paro. Originally built as Watch Tower in 1967, it also acts as the National Museum of the country and holds a fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings, and Bhutan’s exquisite postage stamps. Then, walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history.

Day 5Depart Paro

Our representative will drive you to Paro International Airport on time so that you board a plane to your onward destination. Have a safe flight home and travel with Access Nepal.

Include / Excludes

Price Includes

  • Airport pick-up and drop
  • 2 nights accommodation in Apsara Hotel, Kathmandu or Similar - 3 Star Standard (Breakfast Included)
  • 2 nights accommodation in Hotel Batika, Pokhara or Similar - 3 Star (Breakfast Included)
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu transfer on a Deluxe Tourist Bus
  • Pokhara-Siwai Drop and Siwai-Pokhara Pickup on a private vehicle
  • 6 nights accommodation in Local Tea Houses during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
  • Accompany of Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the entire trip. (Trained in First-Aid and Emergency Evacuation)
  • One porter for every two clients (13 Kg luggage per person)
  • A cup of tea/coffee (three times a day) and seasonal fruits after dinner on the trek
  • Attach bathrooms and hot showers wherever available
  • Trekking permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for the trek.
  • First-Aid box with medicines (Carried and handle by the guide)
  • All applicable government charges

Complementaries

  • Farewell dinner in a fine restaurant in Kathmandu
  • Certificate of Adventure after the completion of the trek.
  • Chlorine solution/tablets for water purification on the trek
  • Free service of borrowing Down Jacket and Sleeping bags, (rated up to - 20 degrees Celsius)
  • Arrangements for Emergency Helicopter evacuation services (paid by your Travel insurance company)

Price Excludes

  • Nepal Visa and International air-tickets
  • Travel Insurance - must cover helicopter evacuation, medical expenses, and Trip Cancellation charges (Compulsory)
  • Meals in Kathmandu except for breakfast and farewell dinner
  • Personal equipment and other expenses such as beverages, confectionaries, laundries, etc.
  • Extra meals, extra porterage service (if you need), Wi-Fi, charging of your electronic devices, etc.
  • Tips to your guide, porters, driver and other field staff as a token of appreciation
  • Any other expenses or charges not mentioned in the “Trip Includes” list
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