7 Day Bhutan Crafts & Artisan Tour
Tour Highlights
Tour fact
Duration:7 days 6 nights
Grade: Moderate
Season:Mar, Aprl, May
Sep, Oct, Nov.
Places:Paro,Thimphu,
Punakha.
Accommodation
Plan:3 star hotel
Options: 4 or 5 star hotel
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PARO
Upon arrival in Paro, travelers will be greeted by their tour guide and transferred to their hotel. After settling in, travelers will visit the National Museum of Bhutan, which showcases Bhutan's rich cultural heritage and history. In the evening, they will take a leisurely walk around Paro town and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 2: PARO-THIMPHU
After breakfast, travelers will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. En route, they will stop at the Tamchog Lhakhang iron bridge, built by the famous Bhutanese saint, Thangthong Gyalpo. Upon arrival in Thimphu, travelers will visit the School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, where they will witness the techniques used in traditional Bhutanese crafts such as weaving, painting, and sculpture. In the evening, they will take a stroll through Thimphu town and explore local markets.
Day 3: THIMPHU
After breakfast, travelers will visit the National Institute of Zorig Chusum, where they will learn about the thirteen traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. They will then visit the Textile Museum, which displays Bhutanese textiles and clothing, and the Folk Heritage Museum, which showcases the traditional Bhutanese way of life. In the afternoon, they will visit the Memorial Chorten, built in honor of the third king of Bhutan, and the Tashichho Dzong, a fortress and monastery that houses government offices and the throne room of the king.
DAY 4: THIMPHU-PUNAKHA
After breakfast, travelers will drive to Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan. En route, they will stop at the Dochula Pass, which offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range. In Punakha, they will visit the Punakha Dzong, a majestic fortress that sits at the confluence of two rivers. In the afternoon, they will take a short hike to the Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple, dedicated to the famous "divine madman" Drukpa Kunley.
DAY 5: PUNAKHA-PARO
After breakfast, travelers will drive back to Paro. En route, they will stop at the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, which was recently rebuilt after a fire destroyed the old structure. Upon arrival in Paro, they will visit the Rinpung Dzong, a fortress that now serves as a monastic and administrative center. In the evening, they will enjoy a traditional Bhutanese cultural program.
DAY 6: PARO-TIGER NEST HIKE
After breakfast, travelers will hike to the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery, perched on a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley. This sacred site is a highlight of any Bhutan tour, and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. In the afternoon, they will visit a local farmhouse and experience traditional Bhutanese hospitality.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, travelers will be transferred to the airport for their onward journey.
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