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This in-depth cultural tour offers a rare opportunity to savour the different customs and cultures of the western and central valleys of Bhutan at a leisurely pace. Highlights include Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley, The National Memorial Chorten, 12th century Changangkha Temple and the National Library exhibiting ancient scriptures in Bhutan’s capital Thimphu, and after crossing the 3050m Dochula Pass with spectacular Himalayan views, a journey into the sub-tropical Punakha Valley featuring the incredible the Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakang, temple of the ‘Divine Madman’. Continue onto the central districts of Trongsa, the birthplace of monarchy, and the Bumthang Valley, Bhutan’s spiritual heartland featuring 7th century Jambay Lhakhang and Kurje Lhakhang with its rock imprint of Guru Rimpoche. The tour then returns westward to the glacial valley of Gangtey/Phobjika, the winter home to the rare black necked cranes.

Overview

DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU

DAY 02: THIMPHU

DAY 03: THIMPHU

DAY 04: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA

DAY 05: PUNAKHA – TRONGSA – BUMTHANG

DAY 06: BUMTHANG

DAY 07: BUMTHANG

DAY 08: BUMTHANG – GANGTEY

DAY 09: GANGTEY – PARO

DAY 10: PARO

DAY 11: DEPART PARO