Western Bhutan Cultural Tour

• Distance : 65km (1.5hrs.)
• Elevation : 2,250mts / 7,382ft

After landing you will be greeted by your guide and driver and will be transferred to the capital city of Bhutan. Thimphu, nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, is the largest city in Bhutan.

Upon reaching check into the hotel for some refreshment and visit the following places.

• Buddha Point where the tallest sitting Buddha Statue lies overlooking the beautiful whole capital city.
• National Memorial Chorten “most religious landmark in Bhutan”. Local people of all ages come to circumambulate reciting prayers.
• Tashichho Dzong, the fortress or monastery housing the seats of monastic body, the throne room and offices of the king, secretariat and some ministries.
• Thimphu town and Bhutanese Authentic Local Craft stall bazaar.

Overnight in Thimphu.

• After breakfast, drive to Sangaygang to enjoy spectacular views of Thimphu City from another angle.
• En-route, visit Changangkha Lhakang, beautifully located in the middle of the city.
• Post lunch, visit School of Thirteen Arts & Crafts, the primary center of learning for Bhutanese traditional arts
• The Gayden Lhuendrup Weaving Center to get insight on Bhutan’s national art of weaving
• Centenary Farmer’s Market (Open: Wednesday – Sunday).

• Distance : 77km (2.5hrs.)
• Elevation : 1,200mts / 3,900ft
• After breakfast drive to Punakha, an ancient capital of the country.
• En-route stop by Dochula pass (3150m) well known for spectacular views of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges.
• Proceed to Punakha and visit Chimi Lhakhang “temple of fertility”.
• Punakha Dzong, “country’s beautiful fortress” confluence by two rivers Mo Chu & Pho Chu.
• Beautiful traditional suspension bridge.
• Punakha Town.

Overnight in Punakha.

• Distance : 130km (4-5hrs.)
• After breakfast, retracing the same route, drive to Paro.
• Upon reaching visit Bhutan National Museum built in the 17th century to guard the Paro Dzong.
• Paro Dzong “fortress of the heap of jewels”.
• Paro Town

Overnight in Paro.

• Elevation : 3,120mts / 10,240ft.
• Walking Hour : 4 – 5hrs.
• After breakfast drive to Tiger’s Nest base, the starting point of your hike to Tiger’s Nest. This monastery clings beautifully on the cliff overlooking Paro Valley.
• Later in the afternoon visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom dating back to the 7^th  century.
• Evening visit a local farm house for an experience of an authentic Bhutanese lifestyle and local hospitality. Lunch at the farm house with the family who lives here.

Overnight in Paro.

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