13-Day Majestic Bhutan Cultural Tour
9-Day Bhutan Cultural Tour
Western Bhutan Cultural Tour
Unveil the spiritual soul and timeless traditions of Bhutan’s western valleys.
Itinerary
Cultural Sightseeing Tour
8 Nights / 9 Days
Day 1: Arrival – Paro to Thimphu
- Meet and greet at Paro International Airport
- Scenic drive to Thimphu along the Pa Chhu River
- Stop at Tamchog Lhakhang (optional photo break)
- Check-in and welcome dinner at hotel
- Evening stroll in Thimphu town (optional)
- Overnight: Thimphu
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Thimphu – Cultural Exploration
- Visit Buddha Dordenma at Kuenselphodrang
- National Memorial Chorten
- Choice of:
- Textile Museum
- Zorig Chusum (Arts School)
- Changangkha Temple & Takin Preserve
- Craft market & traditional attire shops
- Late afternoon visit to Tashichho Dzong
- Overnight: Thimphu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha via Dochu La Pass
- Drive over Dochu La (3,100m), 108 chortens and panoramic views
- Visit Semtokha Dzong en route
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Tour of Punakha Dzong
- Walk across Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge
- Overnight: Punakha
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Punakha – Nature and Spiritual Walks
- Morning hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Riverside picnic lunch
- Visit Wolakha Nunnery
- Free afternoon for leisure or exploring on your own
- Overnight: Punakha
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Punakha to Bumthang via Trongsa
- Scenic drive toward central Bhutan
- Stop at Drukwilling Café and Trongsa Dzong
- Visit Ta Dzong (Royal Heritage Museum)
- Continue to Bumthang Valley
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang & Jambay Lhakhang
- Overnight: Bumthang (Jakar)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Bumthang – Tang Valley Excursion
- Drive to Tang Valley
- Visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)
- Explore Tang Nunnery
- Tour Ugyen Choling Palace & Museum
- Return to Jakar, visit Red Panda Brewery (optional)
- Overnight: Bumthang
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bumthang to Punakha – Back Through History
- Scenic drive back west
- Stop at Trongsa Dzong and Chendebji Chorten
- Continue to Punakha
- Leisure evening
- Overnight: Punakha
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Punakha to Paro
- Morning nature walk or revisit Khamsum Yulley (optional)
- Visit Royal Botanical Park at Lamperi en route
- Return to Paro
- Free time to explore or rest
- Overnight: Paro
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Departure from Paro
- Optional: Visit local Paro sights (depending on flight schedule)
- Transfer to airport
- Farewell from Adventures Journey – “Till We Meet Again!”
- Meals: Breakfast