Cultural
20 Days
Overview
This itinerary covers whole Bhutan with cultural and adventure experiences, offering a blend of spiritual exploration, hiking, nature immersion, and local experiences. It provides opportunities to visit iconic monasteries, temples, and cultural landmarks, while also engaging in outdoor activities such as trekking, hiking, and river rafting. The tour takes you through Bhutan’s diverse landscapes, from bustling Thimphu and Punakha valleys to the more remote regions like Merak and Sakteng, offering an in-depth experience of the country’s history, traditions, and natural beauty. This trip is ideal for those interested in Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage, its peaceful spiritual practices, and its stunning, unspoiled landscapes.
Trip Highlights
- Absorb picturesque valleys, stunning landscapes and historical sites of Bhutan
- Discover Thimphu which blends its modernity with tradition
- Explore majestic Dzongs (fortresses) with it’s marvelous art and architecture
- Hike on some of the ancient trails used by Bhutanese ancestors
- Discover ancient temples, authentic market places & countryside
- Attend one of the Tshecus with its vibrant and colorful settings
Itinerary
Activity Options: Tamchog Lhakhang, Memorial Stupa, Buddha Dordenma, Folk Heritage Museum, Royal Textile Academy, Kaja Throm (Farmer’s Market), Live Painting session, Hike to Tango/Cheri Monastery, Kuenselphodrang-Changangkha Hike, Wangditse Hike, Phajoding Hike, Astrology Session at Pangrizampa
Activity Options; Dochula Pass, Tashigang Gonpa-Lungchutse Hike, Lampelri Botanical Park, Aum Toebzam’s Heritage home for typical Bhutanese foods, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), Wolakha nunnery, Nalanda Buddhist College, Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Hike, Jiligang Ridgeline Hike, Punakha Dzong, river rafting, farmhouse visit, meet a reincarnated lama, picnic lunch by riverside
Activity Options; Wangdue Dzong, Gangtey Monastery, Nature Trail Hike, Crane Centre, farmhouse visit, hot stone bath, meditation session, horse riding, attending morning/evening prayers in a Shedra
Trongsa (2,100m)
Activity Options; Yutongla-Gaytsa Hike (2hrs)/Tharpaling Hike (4-5hrs), Chumey Yathra, Chamkhar valley, Valley Hikes with cultural sights (Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, Kenchosum Lhakhang), Tang valley excursion (Mebartsho, Pemacholing Nunnery, Ogyencholing Museum, Bush man Hike)
Activity Option; Drive via Thrumshingla National Park, Ura-Gayzumchu Jungle Trail (5-6hrs), Mongar Town
Drive Via Korila. Embark on Korila-Sherizampa Trail (6hrs), Explore quaint little town of Rangjung.
This is a 3 days trekking in remote region, passing through twin villages of Merak & Sakteng in wild east.
Activity Options; End Trek, explore Woeseling Buddhist University, Tashigang Town, Lingkhar Lodge
Activity Options in Paro; National Museum of Bhutan, Paro Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, Dzongdrakha, Excursion to Chelela pass & Kila Gonpa Hike, Taktsang Hike, Shopping, farewell dinner in Sonam Trophel Restaurant
Trip Concludes
Cost Inclusion
- Bhutan Government visa and Daily SDF (Sustainable Development Fee)
- 20 breakfasts, 19 lunches and 19 dinners
- Airport transfers
- English speaking Guide
- Good location Accommodation with breakfast & dinner included
- Private SUV with professional driver
- Entrance fees to all national monuments and museums
- Sightseeing as listed (can be kept flexible)
- Mobile Hotspot
- Unlimited Himalayan bottled water
Cost Exclusion
- Air fare
- Personal Expenses like health & travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone bills
- Tips & gratuities to service providers
Cancellation Policy
For a trip booked and subsequently cancelled, the following applies:
More than 60 days before start of travel program, USD 200 flat rate/per person + Advance payments made to hotels (if any) + Transfer charges
Between 60 – 10 days: 45% of the package cost retain
Less than 10 Days, 100% payment will be retained
For air tickets issued and subsequently cancelled, the following apply.
75% refund permitted for tickets cancelled more than 30 days from the date of travel.
50% refund permitted for tickets cancelled between 30 – last 10 days from the date of travel.
25% refund permitted for tickets cancelled prior to 04 (four) days from the date of travel.
No refund for tickets cancelled within 4 days of travel date.
For air tickets issued and subsequently rescheduled, the following applies:
USD 40 rescheduling fee or equivalent local currency for every flight reschedule less than 72 hours prior to date of travel. No charges for business class passengers
KORA can also help you book flights without any commission involved.
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