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5 days Exquisite Cultural Experiences of Thimphu & Paro

While the days are filled with stunning drives across the valley, visits to charming temples, colorful masked dances and leisurely short hikes, the evenings are well deserved indulgence in the nightlife of Paro and Thimphu valleys

The Exquisite Cultural Tour will take you through a cultural extravaganza of Thimphu and Paro valleys, spicy Bhutanese cuisine, culture and traditions, temples, monasteries, stunning landscape and warm and hospitable people. Traverse through pristine forests, slow meandering rivers and witness a game of archery. Mingle with the locals, dip in a traditional wooden tub of hot stones and visit awesome places and enjoy the intricate art and architecture that is evident in almost everything and everywhere.

Discover the ancient well preserved cultural and heritage sites of Paro and Thimphu spiced up with a few short hikes alongside spectacular views of mountains and vales topped up by your tour guide filling you in with magical stories, myths and legends of Bhutan. While the days are filled with stunning drives across the valley, visits to charming temples, colorful masked dances and leisurely short hikes, the evenings are well deserved indulgence in the nightlife of Paro and Thimphu valleys.

What's included?

Airport transfers
Stay at 3 star hotel – all properties, services and standards as approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan for international tourists
All 3 meals including picnic lunches if required
Bottled mineral water throughout
Cooler box for cold water/beverage in the vehicle
Hot thermos with tea/coffee on the go
Umbrellas
Dedicated SUV vehicle with a driver
English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip
Monumental Fees
Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
VISA Fee
Government Royalty- goes towards the socio-economic development activities, eg, education, health, roads, etc

Complimentary Activities: Optional

Hoisting of prayer flags– as per your birth an astrologer will consult the Divination Charts and accordingly your guide will purchase the appropriate prayer flags the most benefit and protect you
Traditional farmhouse experience
Traditional hot stone bath
Holistic Massage
Bhutanese cooking experience
Wear the traditional National dress - Set of Kira for women and Gho for men
Play/practice a game of traditional archery and darts

Please note

The above is only a proposed 5 days journey, however we can customize your itinerary and extend the number of days and add on more experiences as per your comfort and time.
This tour is recommended for all people with ages ranging from 1 – 80 years old including for the hike to the Tiger’s Nest. Additionally your tour guide and driver will assist the young and elderly travelers to make it possible for the visit
Decent casual wear is allowed as per the weather, shorts, skirts, sleeveless allowed. However proper dress code while visiting temples, monasteries and Dzongs (long sleeves and long pants)
There is a Sim Card sales counter at the Paro International Exit Gate and we suggest you to buy a local sim card; or your guide can help you buy a simcard from the town. The price of 1 sim card is about USD 3.00
Tiger’s Nest Monastery is located at 3,800 meters above the sea level and Paro valley floor is at about 3,000 meters. So you will be climbing almost 600 meters till the main monastery
There are riding ponies available till halfway to the Monastery and walk from there; but ponies are not available for the walk downhill
This is a private tour and only your group is included