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10 Day Cultural Tour - Discovering the Happiness Kingdom

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Start and end in Paro
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  • A Bhutanese monastery with beautiful mountain backdrop.
  • Punakha Dzong perched at the confluence of two rivers with forested hills in the background.
  • Traditional Bhutanese architecture surrounded by trees.
  • The iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery dramatically clinging to a sheer cliff surrounded by lush forest.
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  • The country was beautiful and the many temples and monasteries interesting. The highlight being a glorious day to hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery complete with flowering rhododendrons.

    10 Day Cultural Tour - Discovering the Happiness Kingdom reviewer 1
    Michael, traveled in April
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  • The city of Thimphu nestled in the valley.
  • Mountain range with snow-capped peaks and prayer flags in the foreground.
  • Punakha Dzong by a river in Bhutan.
  • Cityscape of a Bhutanese town in a valley.
  • Stupa with ornate decorations and people around it.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception at airport with traditional khada
    • Visit old airport viewpoint
    • Get blessings at Kichu Lhakhang temple (built 629 AD)
    • Visit Rinpung Dzong fortress
    • Explore Ta Dzong museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thimphu town with guide or independently
    Landmarks
    Kichu Lhakhang
    Rinpung Dzong
    Ta Dzong
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  2. Day 2

    Punakha and Wangdue

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass for Himalayan mountain views
    • Stroll around 108 stupas at Dochula Pass
    • Visit Punakha Dzong fortress
    • Walk across 200m suspension bridge above Phochu River to Gidagom village
    • Easy hike to Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple via Metshina village
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Punakha Dzong
    Chimi Lhakhang
    Gidagom village
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  3. Day 3

    Punakha to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Pele La Pass for mountain views
    • Circumambulate Chendebji Chorten
    • View Trongsa Dzong from Tangsibji
    • Cross Yotong La Pass
    • Visit Yathra weaving centre in Chumey valley
    • Stroll around Bumthang town
    Landmarks
    Pele La Pass
    Chendebji Chorten
    Trongsa Dzong
    Yotong La Pass
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  4. Day 4

    Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jakar Dzong
    • Hike to Jambay Lhakhang
    • Visit Kurjey Lhakhang
    • Visit Pema Sambha Lhakhang
    • Visit Tamshing Lhakhang
    • Short hike to Menbar Tsho (burning lake)
    • Visit Wangdichholing Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Free roaming around villages and valley in evening
    Landmarks
    Jakar Dzong
    Jambay Lhakhang
    Kurjey Lhakhang
    Pema Sambha Lhakhang
    Tamshing Lhakhang
    Menbar Tsho
    Wangdichholing Palace
  5. Day 5

    Bumthang to Phobjikha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nature trail hike across Blue-pine forest to Kewa village
    • Homemade tea and local snacks at village home

    Optional Activities

    • Free to walk around village
    • Drive to hotel for rest
    Landmarks
    Phobjikha Valley
  6. Day 6

    Phobjikha to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue
    • Circumambulate Memorial Chorten
    • Dinner at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Dawn walk through green valley to enjoy sunrise
    Landmarks
    Buddha Dordenma Statue
    Memorial Chorten
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  7. Day 7

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sangay-gang to see Takin
    • Choekhortse hike (1-2 hours)
    • Visit General Post Office
    • Visit Zorig Chusum school for traditional arts and crafts
    • Browse Craft Bazaar
    • Visit Tashichhoe Dzong
    • Visit Farmers Weekend Market
    Landmarks
    Sangay-gang
    Choekhortse Goemba
    General Post Office
    Zorig Chusum
    Tashichhoe Dzong
    Farmers Weekend Market
  8. Day 8

    Thimphu to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Chelela Pass
    • Easy walk to Kila Gomba, oldest nunnery

    Optional Activities

    • Drive up to Kila Gomba (optional instead of walking)
    • Visit Dzongdakha monastery
    • Leisurely afternoon at own pace
    Landmarks
    Chelela Pass
    Mt. Chomolhari
    Kila Gomba
    Dzongdakha Monastery
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  9. Day 9

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hillside cafe with close Tiger's Nest view), Dinner (Authentic Bhutanese farewell dinner at typical village home with local liquor called Ara)
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    • Lunch at hillside cafe with Tiger's Nest view
    • Authentic Bhutanese farewell dinner at village home

    Optional Activities

    • Hot stone bath
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Departure from Paro

    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport)

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    We had a terrific time with Karchung and Sonam. Their attention to detail and communication was brilliant. We always...
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    We truly appreciate your wonderful review—it means a great deal to us. It was a pleasure being part of your Bhutan journey, and we’re glad we could assist in creating a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit in the future.
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    I would like to have 8 to 10 day trip to Bhutan starting from 14 Sept. And looking for the options, I am traveling alone, thus will need single room accommodation. also I do not see, if there visa support or visa assessment (I am from Portugal).

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      We would process your visa online and it usually takes 6 to 7 working days. There would be a single room supplement of $20 per night. Most of our clients who fly from Europe prefer to fly from Delhi to Bhutan.

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