Cultural Tour driving to Bumthang Valley and then flying back
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- Punakha Dzong
- Phobijekha Valley
- Bumthang Valley
- Hike to Taktsang "Tiger's Nest" Monastery
- Kvichu Monastery
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Visiting: Paro, Thimphu
On arriving at the Paro International Airport, your tour guide will meet you and escort you to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The one-hour drive to Thimphu takes you on a winding road along the Paro and Thimphu River with views of ...
Visiting: Thimphu, Punakha
First, you will visit Memorial Chorten, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, a large Tibetan-style Buddhist Monastery. The Memorial Chorten is a popular landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. The building of this landmar...
Visiting: Punakha, Gangtey
After breakfast, you will leave Punakha and drive to Gangtey (78 km/3 hours). Gangtey is a beautiful meadow where you can experience breathtaking views of the Black Mountain range. Phobjikha Valley is the winter habitat (late October ...
Visiting: Gangtey, Bumthang Valley
You will depart early this morning for the longest drive of the trip, (135 km/5 hours). crossing three Himalayan passes before reaching the sacred Bumthang Valley. Don’t worry, you will stop at Pele La Pass (3,300 meters high)...
Visiting: Bumthang Valley
This morning, you will embark on a walking tour in the beautiful Bumthang Valley. You will visit three ancient and sacred monasteries, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, and Tamshing Lhakhang. Tamshing Lhakhang is of particular note beca...
Visiting: Bumthang Valley, Paro
You will fly back to Paro on an early morning flight. Once back in Paro, you will visit the National Library of Bhutan, which collects and preserves important documents on Bhutan. The library also contains a representative collec...
Visiting: Paro
Today, you will hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger’s Nest. This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3000 feet above the valley floor. The primary monastery was built around Guru Rinpoche’s meditation cave in 1684...
Visiting: Paro
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Low Season: There is a discount of $25/person/day during low season: July-August
Children: There is no charge for children aged 5 and younger. Children aged 6 through 12 get a 50% discount when accompanied by an adult.
Students: Full-time students under the age of 20 get a 15% discount if they have a valid identity card from their academic institution.
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