Near Hotel Glory, Changbangdu, Thimphu, Bhutan

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