Bhutan Cultural Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

Highlights

• An epic journey that traverses countries, cultures and religions with stunning scenery
• Discover the Indian foothills of the Himalaya and peaceful Darjeeling
• Delve into Bhutan, a Buddhist nation where success is measured in Gross Domestic Happiness

Highlights

• Hike to Taktsang, commonly known as the Tiger's Nest, the small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor, and soak in its magnificence.
• Discover the 15th-century fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, an ancient fortress and religious centre that sits at the confluence of two rivers.
• Feel the heat of Bhutanese cuisine when you tuck into traditional meals made with red rice, local cheese and lots of tastebud-tingling chillies.
• Experience Bhutanese hospitality in the Paro Valley when you enjoy a homecooked meal at a rustic farmhouse and opt to take a soak in a traditional hot stone bath.
• Spend a day exploring Thimphu, from the city to the woodlands, visiting the Cheri Dorji Dhen monastery, National Memorial Chorten, Simply Bhutan and the National Textile Museum.

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• Take a jeep safari with a local guide in Chitwan National Park – a beauty brimming with exotic wildlife – and you may be lucky enough to spot rhinos or elusive leopards and tigers.
• Visit a Tibetan refugee camp and get to know the community before taking on a cooking demonstration to learn how to create traditional momos (steamed dumplings).
• Hike to Taktsang, commonly known as the Tiger's Nest, the small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor, and soak in its magnificence.
• Discover the 15th-century fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, an ancient fortress and religious centre that sits at the confluence of two rivers.
• Experience Bhutanese hospitality in the Paro Valley when you enjoy a homecooked meal at a rustic farmhouse and opt to take a soak in a traditional hot stone bath.

Highlights

• Embark on a short classic trek through the beautiful Bhutanese countryside
• Gain an insight into the local way of life
• Visit cultural highlights including Dzong in Paro and the Memorial Chorten in Thimpu
• Witness Bhutan's colourful, vibrant festivals (on festival departures)
• Visit the incredible Taktsang Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

• Visit the great monuments in Delhi to find the trails of the great dynasties in Indian history.
• Witness the miracle in the history of architecture and the symbol of true love, the Taj Mahal
• Immerse yourself in the stories of the maharajas in the 'Pink City', Jaipur.
• Travel back in time to the Middle Ages in the temples and the palaces that are hidden in the Kathmandu Valley.
• Find the most beautiful monastery in Punakha and experience the inner peace brought by Tibetan Buddhism.