9 Nights 10 Days Discover Bhutan Tour is the best way one can explore all the important natural, historical, and cultural sites of Bhutan. Throughout the tour, the untouched beauty of nature in the form of rivers, valleys, mountains, and forests welcomes you at every corner. Bhutanese people practice their traditions in their day-to-day lives, wear their traditional clothes, and perform various daily rituals. This tour is also a way to learn more about the mystical culture and traditions of these people. You will visit five major cities, Thimphu, Punakha, Bumthang, Gangtey, and Paro and you will also walk past the city of Trongsa, the ancestral home of the Royal family of Bhutan.
As you reach Bhutan, you will instantly see that this place is different than any other place you’ve ever been to. Bhutan is isolated from modernization and most people still make their living by farming, making handicrafts, teaching, trading, etc. The houses are made in traditional style and everything sits perfectly on the lap of nature. 9 Nights 10 Days Bhutan Tour takes you to several beautiful and important places in a private vehicle without worrying about anything. Our experienced tour guides will let you know all the amazing myths and stories related to different places. Only some places require you to walk for hours on foot. Taktsang, also called the Tiger’s Nest Monastery is the most strenuous place you will go to during the whole tour during which you have to walk a steep uphill and return the same way. In case you don't want to walk, you can also choose to go sightseeing in another place.
Major cultural sites showcasing unique Bhutanese architecture like Dzongs are prevalent in each city. This tour takes you to the major Dzongs, administrative and religious centers of each district and many other major tourist attractions are the Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point, Gangteng Monastery, Kichu Lhakang, the National Museum, the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong, Motithang Takin Preserve, and more. Monasteries and temples are decorated with prayer flags and prayer wheels while all the major cultural sites are full of Buddhist art and crafts like sculptures, paintings, scriptures, images of deities, etc.
The hospitality and kindness of Bhutanese people will make you feel at home. Also, try their amazing food and take some recipes home. Bhutanese people show utter respect towards the Royal family who does their best to keep the happiness index of Bhutan high. Most of the cultural and historical sites are built by members of the Royal family to preserve culture and art. Spending 10 days in Bhutan exploring the extraordinary culture, way of life, and history lets you know more than you thought you'd learn about the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
9 Nights 10 Days Bhutan Tour Highlights
- A scenic flight covered with mountains towards the Paro airport
- Check out Motithang Takin Preserve and observe the national animal of Bhutan
- Reach Kunselcholing Viewpoint with a large statue of Buddha and views of Thimphu Valley
- See Tashichho Dzong, Centenary Farmers Market, and Memorial Chorten built in memory of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
- Visit the National Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museum, and Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
- Reach Dochula Pass at 3,080 meters for views of Masagang, Tsendagang, Gangkar Puensum (the highest peak in Bhutan), etc.
- Visit Punakha Dzong and explore the beauty of Khamsum Yuley Temple
- Visit Bumthang valley and explore Tamzhing Goemba, Kurjey Lhakhang with Guru Rinpoche’s body imprint, Jambay Lhakhang which is one of the 108 temples built on the same day, and Jakar Dzong and Thangbi Lhakhang located in a beautiful valley
- Get to Trongsa Dzong with its historical importance and the Tower of Trongsa, a Royal Heritage Museum
- Explore Gangtey Goemba sitting atop a hill, an excellent example of Tibetan architecture
- Get to Paro Dzong built with stones and the government center of Paro and explore Ta Dzong, a watchtower serving as a National Museum of Bhutan holding several artifacts and art pieces
- Hike up to Taktshang Monastery also known as Tiger’s nest
- Get to Kyichu Lhakhang Temple, the oldest temple in Bhutan, and Dumtse Lhakhang
- Enjoy the amazing natural beauty and picturesque landscapes throughout the tour
