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Bhutan Cultural Tour Vacation

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Arrival in Kathmandu
    Start point
    Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu- Tribhuvan international airprot)
    Landmarks
    Tribhuvan International Airport
  3. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Visit Pashupatinath Temple
    • Visit Boudhanath Stupa
    • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
    • Guided tour with English-speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Boudhanath Stupa
    Swayambhunath Stupa
  4. Day 3

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Patan
    Landmarks
    Patan
  5. Day 4

    Kathmandu to Paro to Thimphu

    Kathmandu to Paro to Thimphu

    Optional Activities

    • Druk Air flight KTM-PARO (approximately USD 445)
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
  6. Day 5

    Thimphu

    Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Thimphu
    • Visit Tashichhodzong
    • Visit Institute of Zorig Chusum
    • Visit National Library
    • Visit Post Office
    • Visit Institute of Tibetology
    • Visit National Memorial Chorten
    • Visit Handicrafts Emporium
    • Cultural show
    Landmarks
    Tashichhodzong
    Institute of Zorig Chusum
    National Library
    Institute of Tibetology
    National Memorial Chorten
    Handicrafts Emporium
  7. Day 6

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Thimphu to Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Visit Punakha local market
    • Visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
    • Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong
    • Visit Wangduephodrang local market
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Punakha Dzong
    Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
    Wangduephodrang Dzong
  8. Day 7

    Punakha to Paro

    Punakha to Paro
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Simtokha Dzong
    • Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
    • Visit Rinpung Dzong
    Landmarks
    Simtokha Dzong
    Ta Dzong
    Rinpung Dzong
  9. Day 8

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
    • Visit traditional Bhutanese farm house
    • Excursion to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
    Landmarks
    Drukgyel Dzong
    Taktsang Monastery
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  10. Day 9

    Departure from Paro

    Departure from Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
  11. Day 10

    Leisure Day in Kathmandu

    Leisure Day in Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 11

    Departure from Kathmandu

    Departure from Kathmandu
    End point
    Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop-Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International airport)
    Landmarks
    Tribhuvan International Airport

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4.5
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tiziana5.0•August 2024
    Great experience! I had the cultural tour in Nepal and Bhutan, everything was perfectly organised, as also based on...
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  • Sanjeeva4.0•January 2020
    Experience was good. The agents & guides were friendly and helpful. But, the itineraries are not accurate and current...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Steve
    Steve5.0•December 2019
    I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Bhutan is an amazing place and is still relatively untouched by tourism. The...
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  • Inga
    Inga4.5•November 2019
    Sanga in Bhutan was fantastic tour guide. Accomodation was ok, but very long drives between places are tiring. Too...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • Sonja
    Sonja4.0•November 2019
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    Can I ask how does it work the VISA obtainment fo Bhutan? Do you support the travellers though the travel agancy or it something that we need to get by ourselves?

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    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written March 2024

      We will process your Bhutan visa from here. You will get Nepal visa upon arrival in Kathmandu airport.

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      Carlos

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      The phisical effort required is easy/moderate? It is mostly cultural and cities/villages tours, right? We are not going to do trekking for expert climbers? Just to be sure that I have understood well the itinerary and the purpose of the tour.

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written March 2024

      This is small group tour holidays. But if incase group not enough, 100% guaranteed we will run private tour even single person. This trip is easy & moderate. Our professional tour guide will take you slowly everywhere as per tour itinerary.

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