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Bhutan Cultural Tour

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Start and end in Paro

4.9

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Operator: Sherpa Expedition & Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Pick up From Airport , 00:00 - 23:00)
Day 2
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Zurig Dzong monastery
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Visit Rinpung Dzong
- Cross Paro Chhu river via traditional wooden bridge (Nyamai Zam)
- Visit Ugyen Pelri Palace
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Zurig Dzong
Ta Dzong
Rinpung Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Drukgyel Dzong
Mt Jomolhari
Paro Chhu
Ugyen Pelri Palace
Day 3
Paro to Jele Dzong Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from National Museum through apple orchards and pine forest to Jele Dzong
Landmarks
Jele Dzong
Mt Jomolhari
Day 4
Jele La Pass to Jimilang Tsho Lake
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Jangchu Lakha), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Jele La Pass
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests
- Trek to Jangchu La Pass
- Descend to Jimilang Tsho Lake
Landmarks
Jele La Pass
Jangchu La Pass
Jimilang Tsho Lake
Jichu Drake
Day 5
Jimilang Tsho to Yak Pasture Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Pass Janye Tsho Lake
- Trek along ridge with Himalayan views
Landmarks
Janye Tsho Lake
Simkota Tsho Lake
Day 6
Yak Pasture to Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Phume La Pass
- Visit Phadjoding pilgrimage site
- Guided city tour in Thimphu
Landmarks
Phume La Pass
Phadjoding
Day 7
Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Dochu La Pass
- Visit museum at Punakha
- Visit monastery at Punakha
- Visit temples at Punakha
- Visit Punakha Dzong
Landmarks
Dochu La Pass
Punakha Dzong
Day 8
Punakha Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Walk to Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple
Landmarks
Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang
Po Chhu
Mo Chhu
Day 9
Punakha to Mountain Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chuzum River junction shrines
- Visit Tamchhu Lhakhang (optional)
- Try Bhutanese archery (optional)
- Try traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath (optional)
Optional Activities
- Visit Tamchhu Lhakhang
- Try Bhutanese archery
- Traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath
Landmarks
Chuzum River
Tamchhu Lhakhang
Pa Chhu River
Day 10
Tiger's Nest Monastery
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to Taktsang Gomba (Tiger's Nest) viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Explore remote temples and monasteries beyond the main viewpoint
Landmarks
Taktsang Gomba
Day 11
Departure
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Drop To Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Zurig Dzong
Ta Dzong
Rinpung Dzong
Kyichu Lhakhang
Drukgyel Dzong
Mt Jomolhari
Paro Chhu
Ugyen Pelri Palace

Landmarks
Jele Dzong
Mt Jomolhari

Landmarks
Jele La Pass
Jangchu La Pass
Jimilang Tsho Lake
Jichu Drake

Landmarks
Janye Tsho Lake
Simkota Tsho Lake

Landmarks
Phume La Pass
Phadjoding

Landmarks
Dochu La Pass
Punakha Dzong

Landmarks
Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang
Po Chhu
Mo Chhu

Landmarks
Chuzum River
Tamchhu Lhakhang
Pa Chhu River

Landmarks
Taktsang Gomba

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Zhadyra
April 26th, 2026
Overall, I had a very good experience on the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The guide and porter were kind, supportive,...
Overall, I had a very good experience on the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The guide and porter were kind, supportive, and genuinely did their best to make the journey comfortable. I especially appreciated the extra touches—they provided walking poles, sleeping bags, warm jackets, and included tea/coffee twice a day, which made a big difference. There are a few areas for improvement. Communication was sometimes challenging due to limited English, which led to occasional misunderstandings. In some villages, accommodation didn’t seem to be arranged in advance, and I was initially taken to more basic guesthouses, even though better options were available. After I raised this, I was able to find a more suitable place. I had also paid extra for a single room, which wasn’t provided at first and only arranged after I followed up. The response from the office could have been more understanding and solution-oriented. Overall, it was still a great experience thanks to the effort and kindness of the guide and porter. With some improvements in communication and organization, this would easily be a 5-star experience.Show more
Abir
April 19th, 2026
Perfekt hike with a very nice guide
Linda
October 20th, 2025
Very good trip, good guides

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Bhutan
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Bhutan
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Bhutan Cultural Tour

Itinerary

Arrival

Paro

Included Activities

Paro to Jele Dzong Trek

Included Activities

Jele La Pass to Jimilang Tsho Lake

Included Activities

Jimilang Tsho to Yak Pasture Trek

Included Activities

Yak Pasture to Thimphu

Included Activities

Thimphu to Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha Valley

Included Activities

Punakha to Mountain Hotel

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tiger's Nest Monastery

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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