{"id":716,"date":"2026-04-10T06:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/?page_id=716"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:28:11","slug":"cultural-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/cultural-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u00a0Cultural Tour,\u00a0<\/strong>One of the most popular tours in Bhutan is the cultural tour. Many people come to Bhutan just to experience its unique cultural and traditional heritage.\u00a0With a population of \u00a0about 700,000 people, Bhutan has been able to keep its cultural identity intact amidst the fast development and modernization. It is only in Bhutan one will see people wear the national dress to work every day.<\/p>

The country may be small but it has a rich and vibrant culture. Bhutan has a young history and the monarchy today is 118 years old.\u00a0There are lots of monasteries and temples to visit some of which are centuries old. Each has a story and significance behind its existence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Detailed Tour Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>

Day 1: Arrive Paro & Thimphu Tour<\/strong><\/p>

Arrive Paro by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.. After immigration and customs formalities, you will be received by the representative of All in One Bhutan Tours and Treks.<\/p>

  • After receiving from the airport, drive to Thimphu which is an hours drive.<\/li><\/ul>
    • Visit 13 arts and craft school which is popularly known as the Painting School. We can have the opportunity to see the students learning all the arts and crafts originated from the 17th<\/sup> OR visit some local live painting handicrafts.<\/li><\/ul>
      • Walk in the down town of Thimphu city where we can see the evening life style of the people.<\/li><\/ul>

        Day 2: \u00a0Thimphu – Punakha<\/strong><\/p>

        • After breakfast visit Simtokha dzong few kilometers from Thimphu towards Punakha: It was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel who unified Bhutan. Then travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass 3140m. During a clear sky you all can enjoy the great view of the Himalayan Mountain range.<\/li><\/ul>
          • Lunch at Lobesa<\/li><\/ul>
            • After lunch visit the newly renovated Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.<\/li><\/ul>
              • Drive toward Punakha valley.<\/li><\/ul>
                • Evening walk through Punakha Town.<\/li><\/ul>

                  Day 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Punakha Tour<\/strong><\/p>

                  • After breakfast at the hotel drive visit Walakha Lhendrup Cholling Nunnery,<\/strong> the first Buddhist institute that would allow nuns to pursue higher Buddhist studies unto the master\u2019s level. The nunnery was completed in 2010, with more than 170 nuns. The college is built with unique features of structures skillfully carved with black marble blocks surrounding the stupa, depicting the 84 mahasiddhis, 16 arhats and the great lamas of Drukpa Kagyu lineage. Attend the ceremony at the Nunnery.<\/li><\/ul>
                    • Then visit Punakha Dzong,<\/strong> located on the island of the Pho-chu (Male River) and the Mochu (Female River). It is also known as Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong \u201cthe palace of great happiness or bliss\u201d. It was constructed under the command of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637. It is the second largest Dzong in Bhutan. The Dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kasarpani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the Pema Lingpa<\/li>
                    • After lunch visit\u00a0<\/b>the beautiful Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten:<\/strong> Her Majesty built the queen mother for the wellbeing of the kingdom and the benefit of all sentient beings it. It is about an hour hike from the base up to the temple and about 30 minutes to come down. You will have the most beautiful view of Punakha from there.<\/li><\/ul>

                      Day 4: Punakha to Bumthang\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                      • After breakfast at the hotel, drive towards Bumthang through Trongsa valley. Trongsa is the ancestral home of the royal family of Bhutan.. <\/sup>The drive will take you through dense forest of oak trees and rhododendrons and Pele la pass (11000 ft). You will also drive through open meadows and valley of yak herders via Chendebji Chorten (stupa).<\/li><\/ul>
                        • Upon reaching at Trongsa visit the Trongsa Dzong which is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. It is built in 1644 and it is an architectural masterpiece.<\/li><\/ul>
                          • Lunch at Trongsa<\/li><\/ul>
                            • After Lunch drive towards Bumthang. Bumthang is one of the most religious place in Bhutan where great teachers meditated and left in their wake many scared grounds. You will drive through Yotong la pass 3450m. On the way visit the Yathra weaving Centre (Yathra is the name of the colorful hand woven woolen cloth that is produced in this region. Yathra weaving center is on the way before reaching bumthang right next to the road. It will be a short stop and it\u2019s a small weaving centre.<\/li><\/ul>
                              • Will be driving through chummey valley reaching Jakar.<\/li><\/ul>

                                Day 5: Bumthang<\/strong>\u00a0 Tour<\/strong><\/p>

                                • After breakfast, visit Jakar Dzong:\u00a0<\/strong>is one of the largest and most impressive dzong in Bhutan and it houses the administrative and monastic offices of Bumthang valley. It was originally constructed in 1667, but built after being severely damaged by the earthquake in 1897.<\/li><\/ul>
                                  • Then will take a leisure religious walk connecting the sacred temples and monasteries. Firstly visit Jambay Lhakhang (castle of the white bird): <\/strong>It is one of the 108 monasteries that were miraculously built by King Songten Gampo over the night. Most of the 108 temples are believed to be in Tibet and two are in Bhutan, Jambay Lhakhang and Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro.<\/li><\/ul>
                                    • After a short walk visit to Kurje Lhakhang (Kurje means \u201cBody imprint\u201d):<\/strong>\u00a0is considered to be one of the Bhutan\u2019s most sacred Lhakhang. A body print of Guru Rinpoche is preserved in a cave around which the oldest of the three buildings is built.<\/li><\/ul>
                                      • Then either walk to Tamshing Lhakhang which takes around 30 minutes or drive:<\/strong>\u00a0the local Buddhist saint Pema Lingpa established the two-storey building in 1501.<\/li><\/ul>
                                        • After lunch drive to Membertsho: <\/strong>\u00a0It is also known as the \u201cburing lake\u201d and is considered as one of the most pilgrimage sites in Bhuan. It is said that the great Therton Pema Lingpa has found many treasures here which were kept hidden by Guru Rinpoche.<\/li><\/ul>

                                          Day 6: Bumthang to Gangtey<\/strong><\/p>

                                          • After breakfast, drive back towards Gangety.<\/li><\/ul>
                                            • Lunch at Chenbjee<\/li><\/ul>
                                              • Check in at the hotel.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                • Visit Ganget Monastery, a monastery of the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism, the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                  • Visit the Black Naked Crane Center.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                    Day 7: Gangtey to Paro<\/strong><\/p>

                                                    • Drive towards Paro.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                      • After lunch, Visit Kichu Lhakhang: is one of the oldest and an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated at Paro. Songtsan Gampo, a Tibetan Emperor, originally built it in 7th century. It is said to be one of the 108 monasteries that were miraculously built by him. The story goes that a demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas and was preventing the spread of Buddhism.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                        • Then visit Dranjey Goempa and\u00a0Meditate at the temple.\u00a0Founded in the 16th\u201317th century<\/strong> by Drukpa Kagyu lineage masters<\/strong> of Tibetan Buddhism.\u00a0The name Dranjey<\/em> roughly means \u201cplace of meditation and liberation\u201d \u2014 emphasizing its purpose as a retreat and practice center<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                          • Dinner with the little monks at the temple.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                            Day 8: Paro (Tigers Nest Hike)<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            Early morning hike toward Taktsang: It is located on the face of a sheer 1000m cliff. The monastery was first built in 1692. The place is highly sacred to the Bhutanese in that they believe Guru Rinpoche, the father of Bhutanese Buddhism landed here on Back of a tigress. Taktshang Goemba is a must to visit for all the visitors as it is one of the most religious monasteries in the country. The monastery is and will not be connected with motor roads as to preserve its sacredness. After visiting the monastery, walk downhill back to the road on the way stop for lunch at the farm house.<\/p>

                                                            Day 9: Paro Departure<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            In the morning after breakfast your tour guide from All in One Bhutan Tours and Treks will escort you to the Paro airport for your flight to your onward destinations.<\/p>

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                                                            Duration: 4nights 5days<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            Day 1 Paro [Arrival]<\/strong>\u00a0our staff from All in One Bhutan Tours & Treks will receive and drop at the hotel in Paro.<\/p>

                                                            After lunch:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit Paro National Museum and Dzong and walk through the Paro town in the evening.<\/p>

                                                            Day 2 Paro<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            Early morning Hike to Tiger Nest, it takes 3hours to reach at Monastery.<\/p>

                                                            After the hike from Taktsang, lunch at a farm house.<\/p>

                                                            Evening Visit Dranjay Goenpa, One of the oldest temple in Paro valley.\u00a0<\/p>

                                                            Day 3: Paro-Thimphu,\u00a0<\/strong>After the breakfast drive Thimphu for 2hours. \u00a0At Thimphu Visit Memorial Chorten (stupa built in memory of third king of Bhutan) Traditional Painting School, Visit handicrafts shops, Pangrizampa Monastery, Takin zoo.\u00a0<\/p>

                                                            Day 4 Thimphu Tour<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            Visit Tashi Chho Dzong in the morning, then Textile museum , Kuensel Phodrang , Phangrizampa astrology school and Takin Zoo (the national animal of Bhutan)<\/p>

                                                            Day 5 Thimphu [Departure]\u00a0<\/strong>Early morning drive to Paro Air Port.<\/strong><\/p>

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                                                            Tour Itinerary Outline:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            Day 1: Arrive Paro \u2013 Thimphu<\/p>

                                                            Day 2: Thimphu\u00a0<\/p>

                                                            Day 3: Thimphu Punakha<\/p>

                                                            Day 4: Punakha\u00a0<\/p>

                                                            Day 5: Punakha – Paro<\/p>

                                                            Day 6: Paro<\/p>

                                                            Day 7: Paro Departure<\/p>

                                                            Detailed Tour Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>

                                                            Day 1<\/strong>: After arriving at Paro International Airport, drive to Thimphu which will take around 1 1\/2 hours drive.\u00a0<\/p>

                                                            • Visit Changgangkha Lhakang <\/strong>(temple): It is an old fortress like It was established in the 12th<\/sup> century on the site chosen by lama Phajo Drukgom shigpo, who came from Tibet. The main or the central statue is Chenresign (God of Compassion). The prayer books in the temple are much larger than the normal Tibetan texts.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                              • Kuenselphodrang<\/strong>: Commonly known as Buddha point where the largest Buddha statue in the country isperched on the hill top overlooking the beautiful valley of Thimphu.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                • Walk through Thimphu Down<\/li><\/ul>

                                                                  Day 2: Thimphu Tour<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                  • National Textile Museum: <\/strong>It is a good place to see the art of traditional weaving being kept alive andpreserve through exhibition and it houses a good collection of old textiles and can also see people weavingwith intricate designs.<\/li>
                                                                  • Short drive to sangaygang <\/strong>(a view point) to see the beautiful Thimphu valley and on the way can stop for a short visit to a zoo to see the national animal Takin. Takin is an extremely rare member of goat They are usually found in herds in the very high altitude of 13,125ft and over.<\/li>
                                                                  • Visit to Dechenphodrang (Palace of great bliss<\/strong>): Monastery located at north of Thimphu. It is a monastic school for about 500 young monks. Visit the monastery and have interaction with monks. The Palace of bliss serves as a home and learning center for the young<\/li>
                                                                  • Tashichhoe Dzong<\/strong>: a fortress which was built in 1641. It houses the office of the king and the head of the monk body (JeKhenpo). Can have the opportunity to see the monks and the true Bhutanese architectureand the religious wall paintings.<\/li>
                                                                  • The National Memorial Chorten <\/strong>(Stupa): Constructed in 1947 as a memorial for the third king of Bhutan, who is widely regarded as the father of modern Bhutan. The term chorten literally means \u2018seat of faith\u2019 andBuddhists often call such monuments the \u2018Mind of Buddha\u2019. Can meet the elderly generationcircumambulation especially in the<\/li>
                                                                  • Traditional Bhutanese paper making factory: <\/strong>The handmade paper making in Bhutan stemmed from the age old tradition originated in 8th<\/sup> century of Bhutanese history. The traditional paper is recognized andheld high esteem both in country and outside world.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                                    Day3: Thimphu to Punakha<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                    • After breakfast visit Simtokha dzong few kilometers from Thimphu towards Punakha: It was built in 1629 byZhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel who unified Then travel to Punakha through Dochula Pass 3140m. Duringa clear sky you all can enjoy the great view of the Himalayan Mountain range. Then pass by the beautiful 108 chortens (stupa) built on the hill by Her Majesty the Queen mother, ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk for the security andwellbeing of His Majesty, the king of Bhutan. Can also visit Druk Wangyel Lhakhang (temple).<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                      • Then drive down all the way to Lobesa valley at 1200m. You all will be driving at some point through the rain forestwith breathtaking Lunch at Lobesa.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                        • Visit Chime Lhakhang (Temple of Divine Madman).<\/strong>it is about 20 minutes\u201f walk from the road junction betweenPunakha and Wangdue through the mustard and paddy The temple is popularly known as the temple of fertility. The couples who visit the Lhakhang are blessed by a replication of the iron bow and arrows of Drukpa Kuenley, alsoknown as the \u201cDevine Mad Man\u201d, his scriptures and the phallus, which is the symbolic representation of fertility. ChimeLhakhang is today one of the most valued and visited temples in Bhutan. People from all corners of the countryand from abroad visit the Lhakhang to seek blessing.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                                          Day 4: Punakha Tour\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                          • After breakfast walk over traditional cantilever bridge to visit Punakha Dzong, <\/strong>located on the island of thePho-chu (Male River) and the Mochu (Female River). It is also known as Pungtang Dechen Phodrang Dzong \u201cthe palace of great happiness or bliss\u201d. It was constructed under the command of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637. It is the second largest Dzong in Bhutan. The Dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kasarpani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the Pema<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                            • Then travel through upper Punakha valley passing through suspension bridge and through paddy fields to thebeautiful Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten: <\/strong>Her Majesty built the queen mother for the wellbeing of thekingdom and the benefit of all sentient beings It is about an hour hike from the base up to the temple and about 30minutes to come down. You will have the most beautiful view of Punakha from there.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                              • Walakha Lhendrup Cholling Nunnery: <\/strong>is the first Buddhist institute that would allow nuns to pursue higherBuddhist studies unto the master\u201fs The nunnery was completed in 2010, with more than 170 nuns. The college is built with unique features of structures skillfully carved with black marble blocks surrounding the stupa, depicting the 84 mahasiddhis, 16 arhats and the great lamas of Drukpa Kagyu lineage.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                                                Day 5: Punakha to Paro<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                                Paro is a remarkable and considered one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan. It is home to Bhutan\u201fs onlyInternational airport, with many sacred sites and historical buildings to explore. It is a best place for nature lover andthose seeking a peaceful time. Along with other places Paro forms the \u201egolden Triangle\u201f of popular tourist destinations in Bhutan.<\/p>

                                                                                • Kyichu Lhakhang: <\/strong>is one of the oldest and an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated at Paro. SongtsanGampo, a Tibetan Emperor, originally built it in 7th It is said to be one of the 108 monasteries that were miraculously built by him. The story goes that a demon lay across the whole area of Tibet and the Himalayas andwas preventing the spread of Buddhism. To overcome her, King Songtsan Gampo decided to build 108 temples, which would be placed on all\u00a0\u00a0 the points of\u00a0\u00a0 her\u00a0\u00a0 body. Thus, it happened that in about the year AD 638 the temple of Jikhang in Lhasa (Tibet) was built over the very heart of the demon. Padmashambhava visitedKyichu Lhakhang in 8th<\/sup> century and is believed to have concealed many spiritual treasures there. Different sectsadopted the temple and many important Buddhist teachers concealed religious treasure. Also here is a chorten, containing ashes of Dilgo Khentse spent time and unearthed Rinpoche, a highly revered Buddhist master and spiritualteacher of Queen Mother.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                  • Paro dzong <\/strong>also known as Rinpung Dzong built in 1645 to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. This fortress overlooks the Paro Valley. It is listed as a faltering site in Bhutan\u201fs tentative list for UNESCO Thenmake a leisure walk through the downtown of paro which is one of the most beautiful town with all traditional buildings.<\/li><\/ul>
                                                                                    • National museum:<\/strong>is an ancient watchtower called Ta- Dzong located on the hill above the Paro RinpungDzong, overlooking the spectacular view of Paro It was established in 1968 under the command ofHis Majesty of Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk \u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0has\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0been\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0the\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0National\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Museum\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0of Bhutan\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0since\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0then. It possesses a variety of artifacts from all over the country representing different eras, as early as 4000B.C to the present day. The museum performs an essential role as a preserver and promoter of Bhutaneseculture values.<\/li><\/ul>

                                                                                      Day 6: Paro (Tigers Nest Hike)<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                                      Early morning hike toward Taktsang: It is located on the face of a sheer 1000m cliff. The monastery was first built in 1692. The place is highly sacred to the Bhutanese in that they believe Guru Rinpoche, the father of Bhutanese Buddhism landed here on Back of a tigress. Taktshang Goemba is a must to visit for all the visitors as it is one of the most religious monasteries in the country. The monastery is and will not be connected with motor roads as to preserve its sacredness. After visiting the monastery, walk downhill back to the road on the way stop for lunch at the farm house.<\/p>

                                                                                      Day 7: Paro Departure<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                                      In the morning after breakfast your tour guide from All in One Bhutan Tours and Treks will escort you to the Paro airport for your flight to your onward destinations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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                                                                                      Bird Watching<\/strong>
                                                                                      Bhutan is a paradise for bird lovers and ornithologists. Over 670 species of birds have been recorded and many more are yet to be discovered. Around 50 species of the known birds are winter migrants. These include ducks, waders, birds of prey, thrushes, finches and buntings.<\/p>

                                                                                      The partial migrants to Bhutan include cuckoos, swifts, bee-eaters, warblers and flycatchers. The country harbors more than 16 species of vulnerable birds. They are the Pallas\u2019s Fish Eagle, White bellied Heron, Satyr Tragopan, Gray-bellied Tragopan, Ward\u2019s Trogon, Blyth\u2019s King Fisher, Yellow-rumped Honey Guide, Rufous Throated Wren Babbler, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, Blyth\u2019s Trogon, Wood Snipe, Dark-rumped Swift, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Gray-crowned Prinia and the Beautiful Nuthatch all of which breed in Bhutan.<\/p>

                                                                                      Bhutan is home to many species of birds that are in danger of extinction, including the Imperial Heron, which is one of the fifty rarest birds in the world and the rare Black-Necked Crane, which breeds in Tibet and then migrates over the Himalayas to Bhutan during the winter months. The Cranes can be spotted in Phobjikha Valley in Western Bhutan, Bumthang in Central Bhutan and in Bomdeling in Eastern Bhutan. They migrate to these winter roosting sites in the months of September and October and fly back to Tibet between February and March.<\/p>

                                                                                      Hot Spring Therapy<\/strong>
                                                                                      In Bhutan, hot springs are known as Tshachus and are found all over the Kingdom. The medicinal properties of these hot springs have been used by the Bhutanese people for centuries to cure various ailments ranging from arthritis to body aches and even sinuses.\u00a0 It is a popular tradition among Bhutanese to visit hot springs during the winter months.<\/p>

                                                                                      Meditation and Retreat<\/strong>
                                                                                      As one of the last strongholds of Vajrayana Buddhism, meditation and mediation retreats are a common practice amongst Monks and Buddhist practitioners in Bhutan. Small retreat centers and hermitages are located all over the country, usually next to temples, monasteries and monastic schools.<\/p>

                                                                                      These retreats and meditation centers provide places of respite from the cares and stress of everyday life. Devout Buddhists often venture into the mountains for months at a time to meditate. The retreats provide practitioners with the opportunity to draw upon their inner self and meditate upon the purpose of life.<\/p>

                                                                                      Many tourists come to Bhutan for meditation and retreat tours. Some itineraries include serious meditation programs that last for days while others offer solitary retreats for few hours in the high hills and temples where the serenity and beauty of nature can be appreciated in undisturbed silence.<\/p>

                                                                                      Tour Operators can include meditation programs in your itinerary if you are interested in trying this Bhutanese way of retreat.\u00a0 Additionally most hotels also provide yoga sessions, retreats and meditation facilities within the hotel premises.<\/p>

                                                                                      Flora and Fauna<\/strong>
                                                                                      Nestled deep within the Himalayas, Bhutan is a treasure trove of biological diversity with an unparalleled richness of flora and fauna due to the varied altitudinal and climatic conditions present in the country. This fragile ecosystem has remained unspoiled due to the conservation efforts of the Bhutanese people and government. Today 60% of the kingdom\u2019s total area has been designated as protected nature preserves.<\/p>

                                                                                      Bhutan is the perfect destination for enthusiastic horticulturalists as it contains more than 60%of the common plant species found in the Eastern Himalayas. It also boasts of approximately 46 species of Rhododendrons and over 300 types of medicinal plants. Junipers, Magnolias, Orchids, Blue Poppies (the national flower), Edelweiss, Gentian, various medicinal herbs, Daphne, Giant Rhubarb, Pine and Oak trees are among the plants commonly found.<\/p>

                                                                                      The kingdom is also home to a wide variety of animals. At higher altitudes you will come across snow leopards, blue sheep, red pandas, takin, marmots and musk deer. Leopards, gorals, gray langurs, Himalayan black bears, red pandas, sambars, wild pigs and barking deer are found in the temperate zones. The tropical forests in the south are a haven for clouded leopards, elephants, one horned Rhinoceros, water buffalos, golden langurs, gaurs, swamp deer, hog deer, horn bills and many other species. Bhutan is home to the highest altitude inhabiting Tigers in the world and they are commonly found throughout the country.<\/p>

                                                                                      Visitors can experience the magnificent flora and fauna of Bhutan through sightseeing tours or by embarking on treks and hikes through beautiful virgin forests, pristine Himalayan Mountains and across sparkling crystal clear rivers fed by ancient mountain glaciers. Roads in Bhutan pass through the rich forests so travelers can experience the majestic natural environments of Bhutan.<\/p>

                                                                                      Bhutan Photography Tour- the photographers eye tour<\/strong><\/p>

                                                                                      We know that serious photographers want to see the world in fresh ways. Tour Bhutan has been hosting serious photographers for a decade – we know you do not want a tour that rushes from temple to temple. You want time to see what is really there and capture it to share, or just contemplate at a later time.<\/p>

                                                                                      Our guides give you plenty of time and space to wander around small villages and market places and will take you to private temples that allow photography inside the temple – an unusual experience for most visitors to Bhutan.<\/p>

                                                                                      You can choose to do a private photographers tour by yourself or with just a small number of friends or you can join one of our group trips. Group trips can be lots of fun – they are very interactive and at the end of the day we often retire to a quiet cafe and sit around the computer (or digital projector if its a big group) and share our 3 or 4 “best shots of the day”.<\/p>

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                                                                                      Cultural Tour \u00a0Cultural Tour,\u00a0One of the most popular tours in Bhutan is the cultural tour. Many people come to Bhutan just to experience its unique cultural and traditional heritage.\u00a0With a population of \u00a0about 700,000 people, Bhutan has been able to keep its cultural identity intact amidst the fast development and modernization. It is only in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-716","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=716"}],"version-history":[{"count":58,"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/716\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1092,"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/716\/revisions\/1092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allinbhutantour.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}