On this 10-day journey through Bhutan’s cities and villages, we will visit well-known landmarks like Dzongs and Temples to ensure that visitors are completely satisfied. This Cultural Highlight Bhutan Tour -10 Day culminates with a hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).
Our airport representative receives you upon arrival at Paro Airport (7,000ft) and takes a drive through the valley of Paro to the hotel. As you having leisure time we take a walk around the town of Paro
Drive to the Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day, one can view the sacred Mount Chhomolari, Mountain of Goddess. After lunch visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons, and artifacts. Walk to the traditional wooden bridge.
Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger’s Nest. The monastery, unfortunately, got burnt in 1998 but it has recently been reconstructed.
Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and Thimphu to the capital of Bhutan – Thimphu. Visit the Zangthopelri Lhakhang, the School of Thangka Painting and the Tashi Nincha folk studio where the traditional folk and mask dance are learned and practiced. Afternoon, visit the Zelukha Nunnery, the TashiChho Dzong, and the Handicraft Emporium.
We drive you to visit the Memorial Chorten early in the morning and see also some gold and silversmiths at work. After lunch drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha town and visit the Punakha Dzong if the monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the summer. Drive to Wangdue town.
You will Visit Wangdue town. They provide you time to have lunch and drive to Trongsa over the Pelela Pass (3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which separates the western region from the other regions Bhutan.
Visit the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong to Watch Tower and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang Valley.
Drive to Ura – this is one of the four valleys of Bumthang. explore the beautiful valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Kuenshusum Lhakhang.
Drive to Thimphu. You will visit Rukhubji village. Overnight in Thimphu.
Drive to Paro airport for your final departure.