Private Tour

5 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

120 hours

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Booking with Accessible Adventure for a Bhutan Cultural Tour is a decision that is sure to exceed all of your wildest expectations. Our expertly crafted itineraries are specifically designed to immerse you in the rich cultural heritage of this magical kingdom. From exploring ancient monasteries to trekking through breathtaking landscapes, our experienced guides will take you on a journey of a lifetime. Our commitment to accessibility ensures that everyone can enjoy the wonder and beauty of Bhutan, regardless of physical abilities. Our luxurious accommodations and top-notch transportation make traveling with us an absolute pleasure. Don't settle for a subpar experience with another tour operator. Choose Accessible Adventure and let us show you the best of Bhutan.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

One dinner at Bhutanese Farmhouse

02 water bottle per person per day basis on the vehicle

Accommodation on twin sharing as per below mentioned hotels

English speaking accompanying guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Governmental royalty and taxes

All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary

Bhutan visa fee

Entrances

Travel Insurance /Travel medical expenses

Beverages (alcoholic / non – alcoholic) Domestic Beer- 66 BTN Imported Beer -99 BTN

Expenses of personal nature (like tipping, laundry, Telephone/fax calls, camera/video fees etc)

Cooking class USD 20 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

ARRIVE PARO BY AIR & TRANSFER TO THIMPHU (55 KMS / 1½ HRS DRIVE)

Accommodations

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2400m).

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point

The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular in entire Himalayas. Flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu, the journey offers fascinating views and an exciting descent into the Kingdom. Bhutan’s first gift, as you disembark from the aircraft will be cool, clean fresh mountain air. After immigration formalities and baggage collection, you will be met by our representative, and afterward drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan with en-route stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Thimphu and Paro rivers. Three different style of stupas; Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese adorn this confluence. Shortly before reaching Chuzom, you will see on your left TschogangLhakhang, “the temple of the excellent horse”. It is a private temple, built in the 15th century, as the result of visitation from Balaha, the excellent horse, a manifestation of Chenrezig, the compassionate Buddha.

Admission Not Applicable

On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the center of Government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. With a population of about 90,000 it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light.

Admission Not Applicable

Bhutan Post

After lunch, visit to Bhutan Post Office, the Postal Service in Bhutan was first launched on 10th October 1962 with the opening of a post office in Phuentsholing. In the same year, post offices also opened in Paro and Thimphu.

1 hour • Admission Included

Evening, visit Trashichhoedzong: This impressive fortress/monastery houses Secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty, the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot and central monk body.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Thimphu

Evening an exploratory walk around Thimphu Main Street and market area. Also visit the Local Crafts Bazaar, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, Thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewellery, interesting items made from local materials.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (75 KMS / 03 HRS DRIVE)

Accommodations

Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Afterwards visit to Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). Located at a short drive from Thimphu city centre, visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the Buddha point (KuenselPhodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.

1 hour • Admission Included

King's Memorial Chorten is continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Dochula Pass

Drive to Punakha across Dochula pass (3O8Om). In Bhutan, the passes are marked by a large Bhutanese Chorten and prayer flag. Dochula pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas on a clear day.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Visit Chimi Lhakhang The Chimi Lhakhang, situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. The trail leads across rice fields to the tiny settlement of Pana, meaning ‘field’. A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers

30 minutes • Admission Included

Punakha Dzong

After checking into hotel, proceed to visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter residence of the monk body.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Punakha

Evening can be spent exploring Punakha village located right on the bank of river.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

PUNAKHA – PARO (120 KMS / 4½ HRS DRIVE APPROX)

Accommodations

Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Paro along scenic highway, enroute visit SimtokhaDzong, the oldest fortress of the country built in 1627 which now houses the School for Buddhist studies.

15 minutes • Admission Included

Rinpung Dzong

Rinpung Dzong (ParoDzong), meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Day 4

PARO (Hiking to Tiger's Nest)

Accommodations

Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery or Tiger’s Nest (approx. 5 hours walk): It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and visited by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendour.

2 hours • Admission Included

Kyichu Lhakhang

Evening, visit the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Day 5

DEPART PARO BY AIR

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point

After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.

30 minutes • Admission Included

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