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Bhutan Cultural Tour Vacation

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Start and end in Kathmandu
4.5
5 traveler reviews
  • Majestic monastery with mountains in the background.
  • Airplane wing with a view of snow-covered mountains.
  • Monks in traditional robes inside a monastery, one bowing in prayer.
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  • Bhutan is an amazing place and is still relatively untouched by tourism. Hiking up to the Tiger's Nest monastery was a highlight I will never forget.

    Bhutan Cultural Tour Vacation reviewer 1
    Steve, traveled in December
    5.0
  • Decorative bridge with detailed wooden carvings.
  • Stupa with surrounding buildings in an urban area.
  • Airplane wing with a view of snow-covered mountains.
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

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

    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
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Patan
    Landmarks
    Patan
  4. Day 4

    Kathmandu to Paro to Thimphu

    Optional Activities

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

    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
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  6. Day 6

    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
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  7. Day 7

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    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
  9. Day 9

    Departure from Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
  10. Day 10

    Leisure Day in Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11

    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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Traveler Moments

  • Airplane wing with a view of snow-covered mountains.
  • Two people in traditional Bhutanese costume dancing.
  • Monks in traditional robes inside a monastery, one bowing in prayer.
  • Two men in traditional Bhutanese dress smiling with ice cream.
  • Two men posing inside a restaurant with decorative pots.
  • Decorative bridge with detailed wooden carvings.
  • Golden spire with prayer flags and a clouded sky.
  • Temple courtyard with spinning prayer wheels.
  • Airplane wing with a view of snow-covered mountains.
  • Two people in traditional Bhutanese costume dancing.
  • Monks in traditional robes inside a monastery, one bowing in prayer.
  • Moonlit landscape with illuminated temples and clouded sky.
  • Two men in traditional Bhutanese dress smiling with ice cream.
  • Two men posing inside a restaurant with decorative pots.
  • Decorative bridge with detailed wooden carvings.

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4.5
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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    August 23rd, 2024
    5
    Great experience! I had the cultural tour in Nepal and Bhutan, everything was perfectly organised, as also based on...
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    • Two people in traditional Bhutanese costume dancing.
    • Airplane wing with a view of snow-covered mountains.
    • Golden spire with prayer flags and a clouded sky.
    • Decorative bridge with detailed wooden carvings.
    • Moonlit landscape with illuminated temples and clouded sky.
    • Temple courtyard with spinning prayer wheels.
    • Monks in traditional robes inside a monastery, one bowing in prayer.
    • Two men posing inside a restaurant with decorative pots.
    • Monks in traditional robes inside a monastery, one bowing in prayer.
    • Two men posing inside a restaurant with decorative pots.
    • Airplane wing with a view of snow-covered mountains.
    • Two men in traditional Bhutanese dress smiling with ice cream.
    • Decorative bridge with detailed wooden carvings.
    • Two people in traditional Bhutanese costume dancing.
    • Two men in traditional Bhutanese dress smiling with ice cream.
    Traveled in August 2024
  • S
    January 6th, 2020
    4
    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
  • Bhutan Cultural Tour Vacation reviewer 3
    December 21st, 2019
    5
    I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Bhutan is an amazing place and is still relatively untouched by tourism. The...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Bhutan Cultural Tour Vacation reviewer 4
    November 20th, 2019
    4.5
    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
  • Bhutan Cultural Tour Vacation reviewer 5
    November 15th, 2019
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    Namaste Achut,...
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    Traveled in November 2019

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    Carlos

    Asked on March 17th, 2024

    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

      Traveler•Written March 2024

      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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    Do you plan to set up another tour of this kind of itinerary next year? Hopefully around November.

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