Cultural Prelude to Bhutan
Overview of the tour
Cultural Prelude of Bhutan:
Choose the 13-night/14-day tour for a condensed introduction to Bhutan's rich heritage.
Idyllic Rural Life
Immerse yourself in the peaceful rural life of farmers, gaining a unique perspective on Bhutan's countryside.
Feature Three
Includes visits to quaint villages and imposing fortresses.
Authentic Experience
Experience the essence of Bhutan's culture and heritage in a condensed yet authentic journey through its rural landscapes and traditional way of life.
Itinerary and Tour Cost
- Arrive at Paro International Airport
- Meet the representatives from Bhutan Journeys.
- Transfer to Thimphu (The Capital of Bhutan)
- Drive for 2 hours
- Visit Iron Chain Bridge( An ancient craftmanship)
- Explore in Thimphu main street
- Overnight: Hotel
Visit following places of cultural interest:
- National Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
- Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue, 169ft)
- Hike for 2 hours to Changangkha Monastery
- Institute of Arts & Crafts school
- Takin Enclosure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to Punakha/Wangdue over Dochula pass (3050m / 10,000ft)
- Pass offers spectacular view of eastern Himalayas
- Descend to Lobesa Village
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility- Drukpa Kunley, Divine Madman)
- Walk through Lobesa village.
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Trongsa.
- View Wangdue Dzong
- Enjoy the beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, scattered settlement
- Pele La pass (3350m 11000ft), Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park,
- Valley of Yak herders and Chendebji Chorten.
- Amazing vegetation and serval villages
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to visit the Trongsa Dzong,the massive and impressive architecture
- Ta-Dzong (Tower of Trongsa), an elegant museum tasteful blend of tradition and modernity.
- Depart to Bumthang “the spiritual heartland of the kingdom” over Yotong la pass (11,800ft)
- Chhumey Valley, Yathra (Woolen) weaving center at Zuney Village.
- Pass over Kila la, pass (2700M) and descend to Jakar.
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Ideal place to explore on foot
- Visit Jambay Lhakhang monastery
- Hike to Kurjey Monastery, Tamshing Monastery and Kenchosum Lhakkang
- Visit Jakar Dzong” Castel of white swan”
- Stroll through Jakar town
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day excursion drive to Tang Valley
- Visit farmhouse, interact with local people
- Visit Remochen Monastery and Mebartsho (flaming Lake)
- Demonstration of Archery, National Sports of Bhutan, Darts another sport wildly played.
- Leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day excursion to Ura Valley over
- Hike to Ura Village from Shertangla Pass ( 1 hours & 30 Minutes
- Visit Ura Monastery and Farmhouse
- Transfer back to Jakar via Chumey.
- Experience hot stone bath
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Phobjikha via Trongsa,
- Enjoy the beautiful landscape, virgin forest over Lawala Pass
- Phobjikha Valley—Valley of Black Necked Cranes
- Leisure time
- Overnight: Hotel
- Morning hike eco natural trail
- Visit Gantey Gompa Monastery
- Depart to Punakha
- Leisure
- Hike to KhamsumYulley Namgyal Chorten
- Visit to Punakha Dzong ( a place of great Happiness)
- Suspension bridge
- Punakha town
- Evening leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Paro over Dochula pass.
- Descend to Thimphu
- Drive to Paro takes 2 hours
- Visit Paro Dzong
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to Ramthangkha, base to Takstang monastery
- Start hike to Taktsang (Tiger Nest) monastery
- Kyichu Monastery
- Paro Town
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to airport for your onward flights
- Price Includes:
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- All meals included (B/L/ D) at 3 star hotels and restaurants
- Transportation for the entire trip
- Service of licensed English speaking tour
- Experience driver
- Visa fee
- Sustainable Development fee
- Entrance fee museum, monument, permits etc.
- Mineral water
- Price Excludes:
- Airfare for your desired flight sector to fly into and exit from Bhutan
- Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Insurance fees
- Tips
