14 DAYS EASTERN BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR

14 DAYS BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR OVERVIEW

This ultimate cultural journey, which covers the cultural valleys of the west, the spiritual center of Bhutan, and the untamed east, is perfect for those who wish to experience the real Bhutan. Traveling across Bhutan exposes one to breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, diversified forests, stunning rural areas, and alpine meadows teeming with a wide variety of flora and wildlife. You will travel across the nation to the eastern border town of Samdrup Jongkhar, stopping at historic fortifications, revered monasteries, secluded temples, farm cottages, palaces, and monastic schools. Your journey begins in the serene valley of Paro, which is home to the renowned Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). This is a special and unique tour tailored for the adventurous traveler who wants to experience Bhutan as it truly is and has a longer vacation schedule in mind.

Tour Highlights & Facts

Duration: 13 nights 14 days
Highest Eleven: 3200 meters above sea level
Tiger's Nest Monastery
Farm House/Home Stay Experiences
Fertility Temple in Punakha
Punakha Dzong
Central Bhutan
Bhutanese Dishes & Attires
Traditional Hot Stone Bath
Best Time to Visit- All year around (High Season: March to May & September to November, Low Season: December to February & June to August)

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

At Found Bhutan Tours and Treks, we do not take our guests on a virtual tour before arriving in Bhutan. We want our guests to fully explore and experience Bhutan first-hand. Therefore, we keep our itinerary short and less descriptive.

One of the most breathtaking mountain flights in the world, the journey to Paro offers a continuously shifting view of some of the world's highest peaks. Once customs procedures are completed, our representative from Found Bhutan will meet you at the Paro airport exit doors.

After lunch, spend the afternoon exploring Paro, exploring the attractions in Paro.

Drive to nearby Attractions:

Distance: Few Kms | Driving Time: Few Minutes

Places & Attractions:

Paro Airport, Paro Dzong, National Museum

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Paro.

The Taktsang Monastery is an essential destination for the majority of travelers. A 2.5-hour trek is required to reach this iconic Bhutanese religious site. Along the hiking trail, visitors can find respite at a scenic view terrace conveniently situated midway through the journey. This amazing construction clings to the brink of an extreme rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. If you are struggling with the hike up, you would have forgotten all your struggles by the time you reach Tiger’s Nest!!!

You may also visit a farmhouse towards the evening, for a hot stone bath. Savoring local dishes, engaging with the host, and experiencing the way of life of the Bhutanese people are some of the activities you can enjoy.

Drive from your Hotel to Satsam Chorten:

Distance: Few Kms | Driving Time: Few Minutes

Places & Attractions:

Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)< Hot Stone Bath, Local dishes and attires

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Paro.

Get ready for a breathtaking trip to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan known for its enchanting scenery and important historical sites.

Drive from Paro to Haa:

Distance: 67 Km | Driving Time: 2-2.5 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Haa Valley, Chelila Pass, Paro Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Paro.

Drive to the capital, Thimphu. Savor a full day of sightseeing athe capital and nearby attractions.

Drive from Paro to Thimphu:

Distance: 50 Km | Driving Time: 1-1.5 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Thimphu City, Changkha Lhakhang (Temple), The Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, School of Arts & Crafts (Zorig Chusum), Folk Heritage Museum, Tashichho Dzong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Thimphu.

Travel across the 3,100-meter-high Dochu-La pass, which provides a breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks on a clear day, and then drop into the warm Punakha valley. This most isolated of the Himalayan countries can be glimpsed in daily life on the trip through the countryside. Huge rhododendron woods, which reach tree size in the Dochu-La region, bloom in late April or early May, enveloping the mountains in a riot of vibrant spring colors.

Drive from Thimphu to Punakha:

Distance: 85 Km | Driving Time: 2-3 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Dochu-La Pass, Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), Punakha Dzong, Longest Suspension Bridge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Punakha.

Travel three hours to Phobjikha Valley via Wangduephodrang, a thriving market town. Travel along a meandering mountain road that winds through forests of oak and rhododendron, crosses a high pass, and descends into the scenic Phobjikha Valley. One of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan, Phobjikha is the wintering place of black-necked cranes, who migrate from the Tibetan plateau from November to March. Visit the 16th-century Gangtey Gompa (Monastery) and the Phobjikha Sanctuary after lunch to see the magnificent black-necked cranes (available November through March only).

Drive from Punakha to Gangtey :

Distance: 80 Km | Driving Time: 2-3 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Phobjikha Valley, Black-Necked Cranes (winter), Gangtey Gompa,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Gangtey.

Head towards Trongsa, passing across the 3,420-meter-high Pele La Pass in the Black Mountain range. While traveling, stop by the stunning Chendebji Chorten, which dates back to the 18th century. The ruling dynasty of Bhutan originated in Trongsa. Explore the largest Dzong in Bhutan, Trongsa Dzong, and the Ta Dzong museum, which has a collection of Royal Family historical artifacts.

Drive from Gangtey to Trongsa:

Distance:85 Km | Driving Time: 2-3 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong Museum, Chendebji Chorten

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Trongsa.

Proceed to Bumthang, the kingdom's spiritual center, after breakfast (2.5 hours). Some of Bhutan's oldest palaces, Buddhist temples, and monasteries are located in Bumthang. Visit the Jakar Dzong (Dzong of the White Bird) and the 16th-century Tamshing Lhakhang, which houses historical Buddhist wall murals, once you arrive. Visit the 7th-century Jambay Lhakhang and Kurje Lhakhang, two of the kingdom's holiest sites, after lunch.

Drive from Trongsa to Bumthang:

Distance: 80 Km | Driving Time: 2-3 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Bumthang Valley, Jakar Dzong, Tamshing Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Bumthang.

Take a day to visit some of the many locations in and around Bumthang, such as the museum of the 16th-century Tang Ugyen Chholing Palace, which offers an overview of Bhutanese rural life, and the Mebartso (Lake of Fire) , where Pemalingpa, the founder of the Nyingmapa sect, is rumored to have discovered treasure buried by Guru Rinpoche.

Drive from your Hotel to nearby attractions:

Distance: Few Kms | Driving Time: Few Minutes

Places & Attractions:

Ugyen Choling Palace, Mebartsho (Lake of Fire or the Burning Lake)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Bumthang.

The trip to Mongar offers breathtaking scenery along the way. Proceed through the village of Ura and then ascend rapidly to Thrumshing-La Pass, which is the highest point on the road network in Bhutan at 4,001 meters. From here, the route progressively travels through hamlets, pine forests, and stunning alpine valleys before arriving at Mongar town. See the Mongar Dzong, which was constructed without blueprints or nails in the 1930s with a traditional method.

Drive from Bumthang to Mongar:

Distance: 210 Km | Driving Time: 6-7 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Ura Valley, Thrumshing-La Pass, Mongar Town, Mongar Dzong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Mongar.

Travel to Trashigang (4 hours) via verdant, fern-filled forests and over the 2,450-meter Kori-La Pass. Then, descend through cornfields and banana groves to the well-known road that zigzags just below Yadi. The largest district in the nation is centered in the township of Trashigang. Visit Trashigang Dzong after lunch.

Drive from Mongar to Trashigang:

Distance: 70 Km | Driving Time: 2-3 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Kori-La Pass, Trashigang Town, Trashigang Dzong

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Trashigang.

See the Gom Kora Temple and Doksum Village, where women are busy weaving traditional Bhutanese fabrics, before arriving to Tashiyangtse, the district headquarters. The region is well-known for its distinctive woodwork crafts. See the Tashiyangtse Dzong, the brilliant white Chorten Kora stupa, and the Zorig Chusum Institute, a local institution where students receive instruction in the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.

Drive from your Hotel to nearby attractions:

Distance: Few Kms | Driving Time: Few Minutes

Places & Attractions:

Gom Kora Temple, Doksum Village, Woorwork Crafts, Chorten Kora Stupa, Zorig Chusum Institute

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Trashigang.

Drive to Samdrup Jongkhar, the entry point to Assam, India, and eastern Bhutan, after breakfast. From Trashigang, it takes eight hours or more to get there, passing through numerous picturesque towns and landscapes.

Drive from Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar:

Distance: 170 Km | Driving Time: 7-8 Hours

Places & Attractions:

Samdrup Jongkhar Town, Picturesque towns and landscapes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Samdrup Jongkkhar.

Following breakfast, your guide will schedule an Indian car for your journey to Guwahati, the state capital of northeastern India's Assam, so you may catch your next flight.

Drive from your Hotel to the Bhutan-India Border Gate:

Distance: Few Kms | Driving Time: Few Minutes

Meals: Breakfast

Note***

Our Itineraries are always customizable. You can either shorten your trips or prolong them as per your needs anytime.

Tour Package Inclusions

Bhutan SDF
Bhutan Visa Fee
Luxury (SUV) Vehicle for 1-2 Pax
Hi-Roof for 3-7 Pax
Coaster Bus for more than 7 Pax
Professional & Experienced Driver
All transportation within Bhutan
English-speaking expert local Guide
All three Meals
Accommodation in 3-stars and above Hotels

Tour Package Exclusions

International Air fare
Single room supplement charges
Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments
Any Personal Expenses
Tips/gratuities
Cost arising out of events beyond our control
Cost for any services not mentioned in the "TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSION"

Tour Package Cost

The total cost of the tour will vary based on the number of days, PAX, types of activities, accommodation & fooding, and the places you intend to visit. Our final rates will be shared based on your itinerary requirements.

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

Payment Terms

To confirm your tour with Found Bhutan Tours and Treks, the full payment for the tour package is required before the approval of your VISA.

Tour Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellation of tour in less than 7 days prior to arrival in Bhutan - No Refund.
Cancellation of tour in between 7 to 14 days prior to arrival in Bhutan - 50% of the total tour cost will be refunded.
Cancellation of tour in between 15 to 30 days prior to arrival in Bhutan - 80% of the total tour cost will be refunded.
Cancellation of the tour in more than 30 days prior to arrival in Bhutan - 100% of the total tour cost will be refunded.

Flight Ticket Cancellation & Refund Policy

The Flight ticket cancellation & refund policy shall be subject to the respective Airline's cancellation policies.

Rescheduling Tour Dates

You may reschedule your travel dates free of charge; however, based on your revised travel dates, the minimum daily rates, accommodation charges, and airline fees may change.

Notes

For any refunds, the applicable transaction charges shall be levied from the beneficiary.
The Bhutan SDF will be fully refunded by the Department of Immigration. However, the VISA fee is non-refundable.

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