Glimpse of Bhutan Cultural Tour

Distance: 65km (1.5hrs)
Elevation: 2,250mts / 7,382ft
On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted and escorted by your guide and driver to
Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.

After reaching visit the following places.

• Buddha Point where the tallest sitting Buddha Statue stands overlooking the beautiful whole capital
  city.
• National Memorial Chorten “most religious landmark in Bhutan”. Local people of all ages come to
  circumambulate reciting prayers.
• Stroll through Thimphu town and Bhutanese Authentic Local Craft stall bazaar.

Dinner in Local Restaurant or Hotel.
Overnight in Thimphu.

After breakfast, visit a selection of the following places;

• School of Thirteen Arts & Crafts to check out the religious and spiritual Arts and Crafts.
• National Textile Museum, to get insight on Bhutan’s national art of weaving.
• After lunch, drive to Sangaygang and hike to Wangditse Monastery (1hr).
• Tashichho Dzong(fortress) which is the seat of Bhutan’s government since 1952 and presently houses
  the throne room, offices of the King and the monastic body.
• Centenary Farmer’s Market.

Breakfast in Hotel.
Lunch in Local Restaurant.
Dinner in Local Restaurant.
Overnight in Thimphu.

Distance: 72km (5.5-6hrs)
Elevation: 1,200mts / 3,900ft

• After breakfast drive to Punakha, an ancient capital of the country.
• After reaching, visit Chimi Lhakhang the famous temple of fertility.
• Evening free to relax at the hotel or explore Khuru town.

Breakfast in Hotel.
Lunch in Local Restaurant.
Dinner in Local Restaurant or Hotel.
Overnight in Punakha.

Distance: 130km (4-5hrs)

• After breakfast, visit Punakha Dzong which is one of the most beautiful fortresses in Bhutan.
• Walk on the traditional Suspension bridge.
• Late morning, drive to Paro and visit Bhutan National Museum located right above Paro Rinpung
  Dzong.
• Climb down following the same path to visit Paro Rinpung Dzong.
• Explore the town of Paro.

Breakfast in Hotel.
Lunch in Local Restaurant.
Dinner in Local Restaurant or Hotel.
Overnight in Paro.

Elevation: 3,120mts / 10,240ft
Walking Hour: 4 – 5hrs

• After breakfast, hike to the picturesque and iconic Taktshang Monastery. Also known as ‘The Tiger’s
  Nest’ this monastery sits at 900m above Paro valley and clings beautifully on the cliff overlooking and
  offering beautiful views of the valleys.
• After the hike, visit Bhutan’s oldest temple, Khyichu Lhakhang.
• Evening, free to relax at the hotel or explore further.

Breakfast in Hotel
Lunch at Taktshang Cafeteria
Dinner in Local Restaurant or Hotel
Overnight in Paro

After breakfast transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.