6 days Bhutan Cultural tour

If you are looking for a real peaceful place, where past is still the present, Buddhism a way of life, beautiful nature, clean environment, diverse flora & fauna, rich culture & tradition, and so on then Bhutan is the right place to visit.

Culture and traditions in Bhutan play very important roles in preserving the status of the pristine environment. Bhutan’s unique cultural and traditional values, highly valued in them by all the populations, are also essential embodiments of the nation’s identity. For a small country located between the two most populated countries of the world and with no military might or economic strength, the preservation and promotion of its distinct cultural identity is seen as an independent and sovereign kingdom. It was this identity that has protected and sustained Bhutan and also provided the foundation for its major policies.

On this tour you will be visiting cultural sites, and the hightlight of the tour is the Taksang monasterly aslo known as "Tiger's nest". You will experience the unique traditions and culture and life style of the now modern Bhutan. This trip will take you right from Paro to Thimput which is the capital of Bhutan.

Although there are expensive and big resorts in Bhutan, we accommodate our clients in a very nice, homey and very comfortable traditional Bhutanese hotels with attached bath and toilets with hot and cold water running 24-hours. The staff of the hotels we book for you will care for you in the best traditions of Himalayan hospitality, and the Bhutanese cuisine they will serve is varied, wholesome and stimulating . For the more conventional palate, general continental food is also available.

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Day 01: Arrive PARO

Arrive at the Druk Air check in counter, International Airport, 2 hours prior to departure time.Fly into Paro Bhutan. As you start approaching Bhutan, you can see breathtaking views of the Great Himalayas on this flight. Arrive Paro where you will be welcomed to the Kingdom by your guide. After 15-20 minutes drive from the airport you'll reach your hotel. Check in to the Hotel. Overnight Paro.

Day 02: EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG MONASTERY

Hike to Taktsang Monastery. Taktsang, meaning "Tiger's nest," is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhawa) mediated, clings seemingly impossible to a cliff of rock at 3,000 feet above the valley floor. For the local people it is a place of pilgrimage, but for a tourist, a hike up to the monastery is exhausting, thrilling and mystical. The legend has it that Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown to the site of the monastery on the back of a tigress from Tibet and meditated in the cave there for three months. Later, transfer to Thimphu.

The drive from Paro to Thimphu is spectacularly scenic with magnificent Monasteries and Stupas in the valleys and mountain tops. Experience the "Last Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom" on Earth and take precious memories back home. Check in to your hotel for Overnight at Thimphu.

Day 03: THIMPHU

Full day sightseeing. Some of the highlights of Thimphu includes:

Weekend market.

Purchase world's most beautiful postage stamps from General Post Office

Arts and Crafts school and the Traditional Medicine Institute.

Memorial Chorten built in memory of Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, popularly known as the Father of Modern Bhutan. A multi-storied stupa that will introduce you to the vitality of Tantric Buddhism.

Observe traditional paper making from Daphnia and Edgeworthia

Visit Botanical garden (Zoo) where one can see Yak and Takin, the National wild animal of Bhutan.

Drive up to viewpoint and take a hike beyond to see the clear picture of Thimphu Valley.

Downtown Thimphu on foot visiting Handicrafts Emporium and other Arts & Crafts stores. Buy stunning kiras which can be used and bed covers or wall decoration, jewelry and many more. Overnight Thimphu.

Day 04: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA – WANGDI - THIMPHU

Full Day Sightseeing trip to Punakha and Wangdi Towns. Punakha was the old capital of Bhutan and it is still the winter residence of Central Monastic Body. Punakha Dzong is the most Magnificent and Largest Dzong in Bhutan. Return to Thimphu for Overnight.

Day 05: THIMPHU – PARO

Morning, time at leisure to explore around Thimphu town on your own or relax in the hotel. Afternoon, transfer to Paro for Overnight.

Day 06: Depart Paro

After breakfast, transfer to Paro Airport for your departure flight to your destination.

Private Tour cost:

1 person US$ 1475 per person

2 person US$ 1300 per person

3+ person US$ 1125 per person

Single room sup: US$ 100 per person

Departures: As per your choice dates.

Cost includes:

01. Twin sharing accommodation on full board (all meals) using 3 star hotels

02. solo traveler would be single room throughout the trip

03. Airport transfers in Bhutan

04. All transfers and guided sightseeing tour with English speaking tour guide

05. Royalty and taxes to government

06. Fees to temples & monuments

07. Bhutan Visa and entrance fees

Cost does not include:

01. Expenses of personal nature

02. Airfare: Kathmanu to Paro US$ 250 one way(round trip US$ 450 per person) - airfare are subject to change without prior notices

If you want to upgrade hotels - we can do it gladly for you. You can enjoy low season rate if you are traveling in Jan/Feb/Jun to August and December, write to us at info@kailashhimalaya.com