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The cultural tour to Bhutan will give you insights to the people, the culture, the traditions, religion and ecology of the country.

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Royal Bhutan Tour (17 Nights/18 Days)

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Day 01 : Arrival in Paro and 2 hours drive to Thimphu.
During the flight, one will experience the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Mt. Chomolhari and Jitchu.

Day 02 : Sightseeing in Thimphu of Memorial Chorten, National Library, Nuns Monastery, Changlimithang Monastery and Indigenous Hospital. In the late afternoon you will visit the Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong).

Day 03 : Drive from Thimphu to Punakha.
Early morning drive to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang. On the way visit the Dochula Pass. After lunch visit the Punakha Dzong, the former winter capital and present administrative seat of the district. Late afternoon visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong.

Day 04 : Drive from Punakha to Trongsa

Day 05 : Sightseeing in Trongsa and drive to Bumthang en route visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of the royal family and its watchtower. It is presently the administrative seat of the district and the home of the monastic school. After lunch drive to Bumthang.

Day 06 : Sightseeing in Bumthang. Visit the historical Jakar Dzong and several ancient and sacred monasteries such as the Jambay Ihakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho sum Lhakhang Tamshing and Pema Samba Lhakhangs. Also visit "The flaming Lake " which is considered one of the important pilgrimage spots. A trip to the Bumthang Swiss Farm is also interesting.

Day 07 : Drive from Bumthang to Mongar crossing over Thrumshing La pass, the highest in Bhutan.

Day 08 : Visit the Mongar Dzong and drive from Mongar to Trashigang.
Mongar Dzong is a new Dzong, completed recently. It was built in the 19th century,restored in 1953 and again in 1990 after being gutted by fire. After lunch drive to Trashigang.

Day 09 : Sightseeing in Trashigang of the famous Trashigang Dzong. The Dzong commands a remarkable view of the surrounding countryside. Built in 1659 AD, it is practically impregnable , protected on three sides by the river and ravines , and from behind by the mountains. In the afternoon take a leisurely stroll through Trashigang town.

Day 10 : Day excursion to Khaling en route visit Sherubtse, Bhutan's only college and the sacred Zangtokpelri Monastery. At Khaling, visit the blind school and the traditional weaving center and return to Trashigang in the evening.

Day 11 : Drive from Trashigang to Rangjung

Day 12: Day excursion to Trashi Yangtse. Trashi Yangtse lies on the North - West of Trashigang. The Trashi Yangtse Dzong was built around 1656 AD in commemoration of a Drukpa victory and renovated in 1976. In Trashi Yangtse, you can visit the popular Chorten Kora, one of few stupas constructed in Nepali (Sherpa) style. Also visit the traditional woodcraft workshop where Bhutanese bowls and other wooden items are made.

Day 13 : Drive back from Trashigang to Mongor

Day14 :  Drive back from Mongar to Bumthang.

Day 15 : Drive back from Bumthang to Thimphu..

Day 16 : Drive from Thimphu to Paro
At Paro visit the National Museum, the watchtower for the Rinpung Dzong, which was converted into the National Museum in 1968. In afternoon drive to Drugyal Dzong which means "The victorious Bhutanese". Also visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong. The Dzong was built in 1645 AD.

Day 17 : Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
Trek to Taksang Monastery from Paro. The name Taksang means " Tiger's nest". The monastery is perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800 mtrs.

Day 18 : Free until Departure time. Transfer to Airport for onwards flight.

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