This private, guided tour explores the heritage and traditions of Bhutan’s timeless culture that still thrive today. This cultural tour explores the wonderfully diverse environment of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as their cultural heritage. Drive over high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife. The centerpiece to this tour is time spent exploring the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter home to the rare Black-Necked Crane. This tour also visits ancient fortresses, temples, monasteries, markets, farm houses and museums in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Highlight...
Highlights
10 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
10 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Local taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
3-star hotels with private bathrooms
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Professional guide
Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Flight Ticket
Travel Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Paro International Airport
Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.
Return
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This private, guided tour explores the heritage and traditions of Bhutan’s timeless culture that still thrive today. This cultural tour explores the wonderfully diverse environment of Bhutan’s western valleys as well as their cultural heritage. Drive over high mountain passes and through rapidly changing vegetation from pine forests to hills covered in rhododendrons, magnolias and dwarf bamboo – abundant with birds and wildlife. The centerpiece to this tour is time spent exploring the beautiful Phobjikha Valley, winter home to the rare Black-Necked Crane. This tour also visits ancient fortresses, temples, monasteries, markets, farm houses and museums in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. Highlight...
Highlights
10 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
10 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Local taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
3-star hotels with private bathrooms
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Professional guide
Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Flight Ticket
Travel Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Paro International Airport
Our guide and driver will be there with your placard waiting for you at the Paro International Airport.
Return
Need Help?
Itinerary
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Arrive Paro and drive to Thimphu sightseeing.
3 Stops
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National Museum
National Museum of Bhutan is located inside six floors of circular Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower above Paro Dzong. The original building was constructed in 1656. In 1872, the future first monarch, Ugyen Wangchuk was imprisoned here, while embroiled in the conflict. The building was converted to house, the first museum of Bhutan in 1968. The collection of the museum comprises of textiles, gears, costumes, manuscripts, paintings, appliqué and embroidered Thangkas. There is a gallery of Bhutan’s famous stamp, stuffed animals, insects, bamboo crafts, arms and amours, jewellery, household artifacts. On the top, there is also a chapel in form of a life-sustaining tree, with icons representing various Himalayan Buddhist traditions.
1 hour
2
Rinpung Dzong
Rinpung Dzong is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion
1 hour
3
Buddha Dordenma
The Buddha Dordenma is located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the Southern entrance to Thimphu Valley. The statue fulfils an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century A.D that was discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa (Religious Treasure Discoverer) and is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world.
This massive statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 m, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. The statue is made of bronze and is gilded in gold. 125,000 smaller Buddha statues have been placed within the Buddha Dordenma statue; 100,000 statues of which are 8-inches-tall and 25,000 statues of which are 12 inches tall. Each of these thousands of Buddhas have also been cast in bronze and gilded. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large meditation hall.