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Bhutan Heritage Tour

Trip Overview

Duration

6Days

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Trip Grade

Easy

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Do you want to travel to Bhutan and learn about its culture and traditions? Are you looking for a less-than-one-week tour program that is easy and hassle-free? Then you are at the right place. This Bhutan heritage tour 6 days is the best short tour itinerary in the market. Not only that, but it is also one of the most affordable Bhutan tour packages.

Bhutan, the land of dragons, is one of the most exclusive countries in Asia. Traveling here is a privilege. Foreigners cannot independently enter the country for travel purposes. Their trip must be organized by a local Bhutanese travel agency, and they must travel with a local guide.

Strict rules like this have made Bhutan offer a high-grade travel experience and preserve its historical sites and nature. On the Bhutan heritage tour, you will visit many monuments and museums in Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. The tour also offers you a glimpse of Bhutan's natural abundance.

Trip Highlight

Travel to Bhutan and learn about its culture and traditions
A short and adventurous tour program that you can complete in less than a week
Learn about Bhutan's deep-rooted culture and unique way of life
Get to know about the spiritual, cultural, architectural, and natural richness of this country
Try delicious Bhutanese delicacies
Explore Ta Dzong Museum, Rinpung Dzong, Taktsang Monastery, Drukgyel Dzong, and Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro
Visit the National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Temple, Drubthob monastery, School of Arts and Crafts, National Library, Thimphu Dzong, etc in Thimphu
Explore Chimi Lhakhang Temple, Punakha Dzong, and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Itinerary

Enjoy a spectacular flight to Paro. Upon landing at the Paro International Airport, our representatives will welcome you and drop you off at your hotel in Thimphu. As per your landing time, you may explore some tourist sites in Paro, like Ta Dzong Museum and Rinpung Dzong. Spend the remaining day in Thimphu acclimatizing and resting.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Start the day early with a delicious breakfast, then go on a guided sightseeing tour with your guide. Visit the National Memorial Chorten, built by the third king of Bhutan. Unfortunately, he died before the completion of the chorten, and the late queen's mother finished this monument in his memory.

Then, visit the Changangkha Temple, built in the 12th century. The tour continues to Drubthob monastery, which houses the Zilukha nunnery and the School of Arts and Crafts. At the school, you can see 13 types of Bhutanese art.

Likewise, stop at the National Library, which houses a huge collection of centuries-old Bhutanese sculptures. Later in the evening, you will visit the Traditional Paper Factory, Folk Heritage Museum, and Thimphu Market.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

In the morning, you will visit the Heritage Museum in Thimphu, which displays the rural Bhutanese artifacts. From here, you will visit the Textile Museum to learn about the art of traditional weaving. Then, travel to Thimphu Dzong, the office of the king of Bhutan.

After exploring these places, you will drive to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Bhutan. From here, you will continue the ride to Punakha via DochuLa Pass. The top of the pass offers stunning views of the northern Tibetan mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Have a delicious breakfast and get ready to visit tourist sites in Punakha with your guide. Visit the Chimi Lhakhang Temple, the fertility temple. A short hike is required to reach the top of the temple. From here, you will visit the Punakha Dzong, the second-biggest dzong in Bhutan. It was built in the 17th century. The tour then continues to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

It was built in 2004 and presents marvelous traditional Bhutanese architecture. The view of Punakha Valley from here is superb. Have lunch and then drive to Paro to spend the night. The evening is free.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Today is your last full day in Paro. Early in the morning, hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery. It will take 2 hours of uphill climbing to reach the monastery. The view of the monastery and waterfalls during hiking is mind-blowing.

Taktsang Monastery is one of the significant monasteries in Bhutan. It is believed that Guru Rimpoche visited it on a tiger's back in the 8th century. Legend further says he meditated in the cave where the monastery was built for three months. Have lunch and rest for a bit.

Later, you will visit the ruins of the 17th-century Drukgyel Dzong. This historical monument was built by Shabdrung to commemorate his victory against invading Tibetans in 1644. On clear days, the view of Mount Jomolhari (7,314 m) is stunning. Lastly, you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang gompa, which was made in the 7th century. It is one of the 108 temples the Tibetan king Songtse Gampo constructed.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

The short tour in Bhutan ends on this day. Our representatives will drop you off at the international airport for your next flight.

Meals: Breakfast only

Cost Includes / Excludes

Arrival and Departure and all private transport.
Hotels in Bhutan with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Sightseeing tour with English Speaking Guide in Bhutan.
Monuments Entrance fees.
Bhutan Visa, Tourism Development fund (TDF) and All Permit Fee.
All Government taxes.
Office service charge.

Your Travel Insurance
Items of a personal nature like postage and laundry
Tips for Guide and Driver.
All expenses of personal nature,
other fees due to nature.
Flight Ticket to/from Paro.