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Cultural Tour
Unique Divine Travels offers curated cultural journeys across central, eastern, and western Bhutan, focusing on Tshechus, temples, monasteries, fortresses, cuisine, handicrafts, and living heritage.
Season: March – May & September – December
Day 1: Arrive in Paro
- Reception at the airport by our guide and driver;
- Visit Ta Dzong museum showcasing Bhutanese arts and artifacts; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 2: Local Tour in Paro Valley
- Morning drive and hike to Taksthang monastery (Tiger Nest);
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang dating back to the 7th century; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 3: Fly to Bumthang
- Visit Jampa Lhakhang, Tamshing monastery, and Kurjey Lhakhang with Guru Rimpoche’s body imprint;
- Explore Chamkhar town; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 4: Village Tour in Bumthang
- Visit Kharchu monastery housing over 400 monks;
- Visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), where Pema Lingpa discovered sacred treasures;
- Village walk in Ura with temple and school visits;
- Drive to Tangsibi village and visit the local temple; and
- Night halt in home stay (optional cultural dance in the evening).
Day 5: Bumthang to Phobjikha via Trongsa
- Drive to Trongsa and visit Ta Dzong museum;
- Stop at Chendebji Chorten;
- Cross Pele La and Lawa La with scenic photo stops; and
- Night halt in hotel or home stay.
Day 6: Phobjikha to Punakha
- Visit the Black-necked Crane Visitor Center and Gangtey monastery;
- Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong under restoration after the 2012 fire;
- Drive to Punakha and visit the Dzong at the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu confluence; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 7: Punakha to Thimphu
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang, blessed by Lama Dukpa Kunley (Divine Madman);
- Stop at Lamperi Botanical Park and Dochu La (108 chortens);
- Evening visit to Tashichodzong;
- Stroll in Thimphu city; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 8: Thimphu Sightseeing
- Morning visit to Tango monastery;
- Visit Zorig Chusum Institute of traditional arts and crafts;
- Visit Buddha Point;
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum;
- Optional visit to Takin preserve; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 9: Thimphu to Paro
- Drive to Paro airport and depart.
Cost Includes
- Accommodation (3-star hotel with twin beds) and home stay
- 3 meals a day
- Transportation within Bhutan
- Trekking equipment – tents, sleeping bag, mattress, etc.
- Service of experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide
- Service of cooks
- Pack animals or riding ponies with porter