CULTURAL TOUR PROGRAMS

Opening for tourism only in 1974, Bhutan remains one of world's most exclusive tourist destinations. Travelers who journey to this magical kingdom will find themselves in a land of pure and exotic mysticism. Our various Cultural Tours introduce visitors to unique aspects of Mahayana Buddhist culture, including visits to religious festivals and pilgrimage sites. Whichever tour you select, you will enjoy fascinating excursions to villages, temples and scenic spots, for a closer look at a culture and a land which remain the most unspoiled and beautiful example of the traditional Himalayan way of life in existence today. The sample Cultural Tour Programs given below can be modified to meet travelers individual preferences.

>> Kingdom in the sky - 5 days (Detailed)
>> Bhutan – The Last Shangrila - 13 days (Detailed)
>> Bhutan – The Himalyan Wonderland - 4 days (Detailed)
>> Bhutan Odyssey - 11 days (Detailed)
>> Mountain Journeys - 7 days (Brief)
>> Himalayan Splendour - 8 days (Brief)
>> Himalayan Heartlands - 11 days (Brief)
>> Western Bhutan Including Haa Valley - 8 days (Brief)

Mountain Journeys
Day 01: Arrive Bhutan (Phuntsholing) by road from Sikkim/Darjeeling/Kalimpong
Day 02: Drive from Phuntsholing to Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu Full Day Sightseeing
Day 04: Drive from Thimphu to Punakha, afternoon Punakha Sightseeing
Day 05: Morning Punakha Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Paro
Day 06: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 07: Fly to onward destination

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Himalayan Splendor
Day 01: Arrive Paro, transfer to Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Thimphu to Trongsa
Day 04: Morning Trongsa Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Bumthang & sightseeing
Day 05: Morning Bumthang Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Punakha
Day 06: Morning Punakha Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Paro
Day 07: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 08: Fly to onward destination

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Himalayan Heartlandsheartland
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Punakha, afternoon Punakha Sightseeing
Day 04: Morning Punakha Sightseeing, afternoon drive to Thimphu
Day 05: Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 06: Drive Thimphu to Phuntsholing
Day 07: Drive Phunthsoling to Darjeeling
Day 08: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing
Day 09: Drive Darjeeling to Gangtok/Sikkim, afternoon sightseeing
Day 10: Drive Gangtok/Sikkim to Kalimpong, afternoon sightseeing
Day 11: Drive Kalimpong to Bagdora airport

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Western Bhutan Including Haa Valleywestern bhutan
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Full Day Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro Taktsang Excursion
Day 04: Drive to Haa, afternoon Haa Sightseeing, late afternoon drive to Thimphu
Day 05: Full Day Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 06: Drive Thimphu to Punakha, afternoon Punakha Sightseeing
Day 07: Morning Punakha Sightseeing, afternoon drive Punakha to Paro
Day 08: Fly to onward destination

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