Meeting Point
Tibet Guest House Pvt.Ltd, Thamel Kathmandu Nepal +977-1-5360556, 5360383
Departure & Return Location
Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu
Departure Time
3 Hours Before Flight Time
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Bus, Airlines
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3 Stars Hotels
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3,000 M
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Kathmandu
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Autum & Spring
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All meals during the trek
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1-15
Overview
Bhutan cultural tour is designed to make you familiar with the high cultural and religious values of this country. It will make you aware about the various places of religious importance. Also, it will make you familiar with the changes in its cultural and religious significance. Furthermore, this tour offers you various other travel options, as well. Like, the sight seeing of the city, visit many monuments, palaces and others. So, apart from cultural aspects, you will also see various historical places. Not only that but you will also be able to enjoy its natural and scenic beauty.
Bhutan has long maintained a policy of strict isolationism, both culturally and economically and as a result the Bhutanese culture is one of the oldest (dating back to the mid 17th century) and well preserved cultures in the world. In fact it has only been in the recent decades of the 20th century that foreigners have been allowed to visit the country, and only in limited numbers. Bhutan has an estimated population of 600,000 which is sparsely distributed throughout the country.
There are three main ethnic groups in Bhutan; the Ngalungs (often called Drukpas) live in the north-western region and their ancestors migrated from Tibet, the Sharchops who inhabit the eastern and central region and derive from northern Burma and northeast India and lastly the Lhotshampas are the third ethnic group who live in the southern foothill districts and are of Nepali origin. The Bhutanese revere the tantric guru Padmasambhava the founder of Himalayan Buddhism in the 8th century.
Highlights
- Immerse in Bhutan's Rich Cultural and Religious Heritage: Discover the high cultural and religious values through visits to sacred sites, monuments, and palaces, while learning about evolving traditions rooted in Himalayan Buddhism.
- Explore Historical and Scenic Wonders: Enjoy sightseeing across the country, including ancient historical places and breathtaking natural landscapes, showcasing Bhutan's pristine environment.
- Experience Preserved Ancient Traditions: Witness one of the world's oldest cultures, dating to the mid-17th century, preserved through Bhutan's long policy of isolationism and limited tourism.
- Understand Ethnic Diversity: Learn about the three main ethnic groups—Ngalungs (Drukpas) from Tibet, Sharchops from Burma and India, and Lhotshampas of Nepali origin—amid a sparsely distributed population of around 600,000.
- Revere Spiritual Icon Padmasambhava: Connect with Bhutan's spiritual core by honoring the 8th-century tantric guru Padmasambhava, founder of Himalayan Buddhism, central to the nation's identity.
