Take a sneak peek into bhutan cultural tours

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Take A Sneak Peek Into Bhutan Cultural Tours Located at the eastern end of Himalaya, Bhutan is one of those places that showcase the beauty of one of the biggest mountain range in the world. With a wide variety of flora and fauna, this is the place to be when you are keen to visit a location that allows you enjoy the tranquil surroundings and the serenity of the mountains. However, the rich culture and tradition of this country is another reason for which it is frequented by the visitors. The Kingdom of Bhutan has successfully preserved its culture and tradition over the years and the monasteries can be exemplified as ideal examples of viewing the culture of this country as each one has a tale to tell.

Travelling from Paro to Thimpu Valley After checking in to the hotel in Paro as it is the gateway to this country, the best thing is to enjoy a lavish breakfast and you are prepared to set out for a journey to the Royal Museum that displays the wedding garments of the royal family particularly the queen and king along with their shoes that were handmade by the local artisans. Walk through the Craft Bazaar for taking a look at the art and craft items that are handmade and have a beauty of their own. Continuing your efforts to enjoy bhutan cultural tours, a good thing is to jostle and talk to the local people in the market that sells fruits and vegetables. The Centenary Farmers Market is one of those places that stock a variety of organic vegetables and fruits. Thimpu to Bumthang Viewing the Thimpu Valley from the site of the colossal statue of Lord Buddha or Shakyamuniis atreat for the visitors. However, you cannot miss a trip to visit the Memorial Chorten and then drive towards the north to reach the Cheri and Tango monasteries. The latter one is the center


of education and in the evening you can take a walk and visit shops that sell imported and local goods. Wangdue to Bumthang From Thimpu, you can travel to Wangdue which takes about three to four hours with a stopover at Dochula Pass. Visiting Lhakhang or the Fertility Temple is a memorable experience as you travel through the fields of paddy and mustard. From Wangdue through Trongsa to Bumthang takes about six hours. During this trip, you can visit some of the local villages, visit the TrongsaDzong which is a fortress and then travel to Bumthang and stop at Yathra Weaving Village to view the local weavers at work in the Chumey village.Believe it or not, this is the best opportunity to consider Bhutan cultural tours.

Covering the rest of the destinations During a 12-day tour to this country, you may consider an excursion to the Bumthang Valley and visit Punakha to get a view of the enriching culture of this country.When it comes to bhutan cultural tours, the highlight of the trip remains a visit to the Tiger’s Nest or the Taktsang Monastery. In addition to this you can also enjoy the drive from Punakha to Paro for viewing the authentic buildings. However your trip will remain incomplete without taking a dip in the wooden bath tub containing hot stones and sipping the local drink or ‘ara’ which reflects the real essence of the twelve-day cultural tour.


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