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This cultural tour of West & Central Bhutan can be combined with one of our treks for an active holiday 19 days or longer in duration (a great way to experience the mountains without missing out on the kingdom's vibrant culture). Please contact us for details.

You may wish to use the suggested itinerary on this page to design a personal journey for yourself or your group. Please browse our Travel Programs pages to view and link to programs that may be combined with this itinerary. If you require assistance or advice, please call us toll-free at 1..877.BHU.TRAV or e-mail us at info@skykingdomadventures.com.

EN ROUTE IN BANGKOK: Now by special arrangement, you may choose to be picked up and dropped off from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and experience the sedate flow of the city while staying at some of the most venerable addresses along the banks of the Chaophraya River. Your four-day sojourn includes highlights of Thai culture, a chance to study Thai cuisine, and a night at the nationally acclaimed Siam Niramit Theatre. For more information, please click here.

Day 1: Arrive in Paro Valley. Visit the national museum and the Paro Dzong or fortress. Day 2: Walking tour of the capital, with a stop at a traditional papermaking workshop. Day 3: Transfer to Wangduephodrang and Punakha Valleys, with a stop to view the greater himalayas at Dochula pass. Day 4: Explore the Punakha valley, including the Hall of 100 Pillars and a hike to the Zangthopelri pagoda. Days 5 & 6: Visit the Wangduephodrang ridgetop fortress with a relaxed afternoon stroll through the picturesque ricefields of Metsina to the temple dedicated to the "divine madman". Transfer to the Phobjikha Valley and Gangtey Monastery. Day 7: Walking exploration of the Phobjikha Valley floor and a visit with monks at the monastery. Day 8: Transfer to Bumthang Valley. Day 9: Explore Jakar valley with stops at the Kurje and Jambay Lhakhang temples, among the earliest in the kingdom. Day 9: Hike to the Ugyencholing Palace, legacy of the Deb Raja Tshokey Dorji, today preserved as a museum and an upscale lodge. Day 10: Excursion to Ura or Shingkhar Valley, gateway to east Bhutan. Day 11: Return transfer to Wangduephodrang. Day 12: Excursion to Talo Monastery, spiritual home of their Majesties, the queens of Bhutan. Day 13: Return transfer to the capital. Day 14: Day hike to Tango Buddhist College. Day 15: Explore the capital's markets, the textile museum, folk heritage museum. Day 16: Transfer to Paro Valley, visit a local farm with traditional tea service and meal. Day 17: Excursion to the recently opened Haa Valley. Day 18: Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. Day 19: Return flight to Bangkok or another gateway city.

If this trip does not meet your needs please be sure to consult our Featured Trips and Trip Samples. You may also wish to contact us directly to arrange a customized Private Journey for you or your group. You may also like to view our Short Adventures pages.