Bhutan tours are cultural sightseeing tours that witness stunning landscapes, unique culture, and a preserved traditional way of life. Cultural tours in Bhutan revolve around the prime tourist locations in Bhutan like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey. For deeper insight into culture and traditions, one can travel to Bumthang, the cultural heart land of Bhutan, where ancient monasteries and shrines are located.
Bhutan tours can be anything from 3 days to 8 days depending on the traveler’s interest and traveling time frame. Colorful Paro takes visitors to it’s prominent sites like Paro Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong. The highlight of any Bhutan tour is a hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m) located outskirts of Paro town.
Thimphu, the tiny capital town of Bhutan, offers the most vibrant sightseeing tour with visits to locations like King’s Memorial Chorten, Buddha’s point, Centenary Market, Tashichoo Dzong, Takin preserve.
Punakha Dzong is located in Punakha District and is considered one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan. En route to Punakha is the Chimi Lhakhang ‘fertility temple’ dedicated to Drukpa Kunley. Also, Dochula Pass (3100m) which provides a spectacular panorama of the eastern mountains.
Ascending further up from Punkha will reach the Gangtey Valley, the most beautiful valley in Bhutan. One can go for a Gangtey Nature trail hike to explore the valley with spectacular sceneries. The valley is home to the Black Necked Cranes during winter which flies all the way from Tibet and returns back after winter's end.
Following Gangtey will reach the Bumthang Valley where several age-old monasteries and shrines are located like Jambay Lhakang, Kurjeu Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong and Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)
Bhutan tours packages offer Bhutan's rich culture, spectacular landscapes, and spiritual heritage and visit the country tucked high up in the Himalayas.