Bhutan often revered as the "land of the Peaceful Dragon" regarded as one of the last Shangri-La in the Himalayan region because of it's remoteness, it's spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and it's unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is one of the reactively unexplored pockets of Asia which allow only limited number of discerning travelers to enter the country with a special visa permits.

 

Bhutan's isolation has resulted in its culture and traditional remaining much the same for many hundreds of years. Our introductory 8 days Western Bhutan Culture tour will be through the stunning beautiful alpine valley's flanked by steep slopes and terraced pastures dotted with temple. The highlight of tour will be visits to Simtokha Dzong within the tiny capital township of Thimpu and the Taktsang Monastery that clings to a sheer 3,000 foot rock face cliffs.

Festival (Tscechus) are held in Bhutan throughout the year at different locations. These festivals are celebration of faith, legends, myths and history of Bhutanese in ancient rituals of colorful dance and music. To co-incide a visit to Bhutan during the festive season would be an added bonus and even better way to observe the unique culture.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Paro, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Paro: S/S - Morning drive to Drukgyel Dzong, visit typical Bhutanese farm house and Paro Bazaar, Ta Dzong (National Museum), Rimpung Dzong, hotel
Day 03: Paro: S/S - Satsam Chorten - Taktsang Tea house - Taktsang Monastery, hotel
Day 04: Drive to Thimpu, visit Simthokha Dzong, Memorial Chorten, National Library, Handicraft Emporium and Tashichho Dzong, hotel
Day 05: A hour morning drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass and Punakha Dzong, hotel
Day 06: In the morning visit a typical farm house where traditional buttered tea with "zaw" (puffed rice) will be served. Visit Wangdi Fodrang Dzong, hotel
Day 07: Drive to Dochula, drive to Paro - visit Paro Bazar, hotel
Day 08: Transfer to airport for final departure