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Mask dance performance
Streets of Bhutan
Tiger's nest monastery
Beautiful Paro
monks performing mask dance during festival in Bhutan

Western Bhutan Cultural Tour

By Himalayan Social Journey
Free cancellation available
Price is P 188,108 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Through 7 days cultural tour in western Bhutan, explore the music, dance, handicrafts, arts and architectures of the country and partake in local festivals and functions to know more about the culture and tradition of Bhutan. The tradition of fine arts is still alive and aesthetically beautiful. Get around the city of Paro, Thimpu and other major cities to explore these unparalleled beauty displayed in the houses, fortresses, monasteries, monuments and shrines.

Activity location

  • Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
    • Paro, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
    • Paro, Bhutan

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Western Bhutan Cultural Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d7d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15
Price details
P 188,108.40 x 1 AdultP 188,108.40

Total
Price is P 188,108.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAirport Pickup and Drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedLiscened and experienced Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry fees to Museums, Art schools and other places when and where is applicable
  • What's includedWhat's includedLand Transport with in Bhutan by car/van / Jeep
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation at three star standard hotel on twin sharing basis
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInternational Flights
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Expenses like alcoholic beverages, snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBhutan Visa Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything that is not mentioned in the inclusion
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSingle supplement fee for solo traveler

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Paro Airport
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Paro Airport Bird's Eye View Point
Our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your Hotel in Paro.
Day 2: Paro Sightseeing Tour
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a Hotel in Paro.
Drukgyel Dzong
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, you will start your Paro Sightseeing tour. First stop on the tour is Drugyel Dzong, the ruined victorious fortress of the Drukpas.
Paro Taktsang
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
On the way back, you will get to see the view of Takstang Monsatery.
Day 3: Day tour of Thimpu
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
National Library & Archives of Bhutan
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After the breakfast drive to Thimphu city tour, morning visit National Library.
Jungshi handmade paper factory
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After visiting, you will drive towards paper factory of Bhutan.
Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
After visiting, paper factory you will visit Memorial Chorten, the stupa was built in memory of Third King of Bhutan.
Zilukha Nunnery View Point
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Next on the tour is Zilukha Nunnery.
Dechen Phodrang Monastery བདེ་ཆེན་ཕོ་བྲང་།
  • 1h
After lunch, you will visit Dechenphodrang Monastery.
Thimphu Dzongkhag Administration
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
And last on the tour is visit to the Thimphu Dzong. The Dzong can be visited after 5pm in summer and 4pm winter.
Day 4: Drive to Punakha/Wangdiphodrang
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel in Punakha.
Punakha Dzong
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Today, after breakfast, you will visit Punakha Dzong.
Day 5: Drive to Chuzomsa
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a Hotel in Chuzomsa.
Chuzom Haa Highway market place
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Chuzomsa. There you will visit newly built 47m long bride.
Day 6: Drive back to Paro and hike to Tiger's nest monastery
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at a Hotel in Paro.
Paro Taktsang
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
Today, after breakfast, you will drive back to Paro and hike to Tiger's nest monastery.
Day 7: Departure Day
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Paro International Airport
Today, after breakfast, you will drive to Paro Airport and fly back to your home country.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESParo Airport Bird's Eye View Point
    • Paro, Bhutan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEParo Airport Bird's Eye View Point
    • Paro, Bhutan

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