Bhutan Family Vacation With Cultural Tour
Bhutan is an ideal place for family vacation. There are lot of things you can do with your family in Bhutan. You can explore ancient monasteries, visit colorful festivals , go for a picnic on the hill top , hike through the forest, hoist prayer flags or soak in traditional hot stone bath and relax.
You can have a meal at farmhouse and enjoy the quiet evening by a bonfire. You can also choose to go for happiness tree plantation and leave your carbon footprint.
Don't miss this chance to be enchanted by the wonders of Bhutan's captivating land, creating cherished memories with your loved ones that will stay etched in your hearts forever!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Paro-Thimphu Highway, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Visit the temple and the bridge built by handmade iron chain. It would be fun to cross the swinging bridge over the roaring river.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten), Thimphu Bhutan
Located in the midst of Thimphu Valley is a beautiful memorial chorten. Devotees from all walk of life flock to the temple throughout the day to turn the prayer wheels. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
The best place to meet the locals
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tashichho Dzong (Thimpu Dzong), Chhagchhen Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
visit Tashichho Dzong the impressive fortress which houses the secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of the Chief Abbot and central monk body. Witness the Flag lowering ceremony before you enter the Dzong.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Buddha Dordenma Statue སྟོན་པ་རྡོར་གདན་མ།, Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, Bhutan
It is a place where world’s tallest Buddha Statue (169 feet) sits overlooking the Thimphu Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view of Thimphu city.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bhutan Post Office Headquarters, Thimphu 0001, Bhutan Chang Lam, Thimphu Bhutan
General Post Office where you can make a postage stamp with your own picture which can be posted within Bhutan
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: National Institute for Zorig Chusum, Thimphu Bhutan
Take the children to the Institute of Zorig Chusum. You will come across students actively engaged in painting, embroidery, woodcraft ,masonry,sculptor and carpentry. If interested the kids can take part in the activities and get introduced to Bhutanese rich arts and craft.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Folk Heritage Museum, Pedzoe Lam, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
It dedicates itself to connecting people with rich Bhutanese Folk Heritage & rural history through exhibits,demonstrations,educational programs and documentation of Bhutanese Rural life
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ludrong Memorial Garden, Thimphu Bhutan
It is a beautiful garden with ponds and varied species of plants. You can listen to the spiritual sound resounding from Tashichodzong, the Wangchuk River flows just beyond and you can also get the spectacular view of Himalayas
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Sangaygang, Thimphu Bhutan
Enjoy the gentle hike through the forest of pines and cool broadleaf from Sagaygang to Wangditse monastery
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Dochula Pass, Thimphu Bhutan
● Drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.
If skies are clear, the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east will be revealed in all their glory. On a clear day, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Zongaphugang (7,060m) a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana, and finally, Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chimi Lhakhang Temple, Punakha Bhutan
● Hike to Chemi Lhakhang through a nice walk along the rice field and through farm houses. The temple was built by Lama Nawang Chogyel in 1499 after the site was blessed by Drukpa Kunley , the divine madman. The monastery is the repository of the original wooden symbol of phallus that Kunley brought from Tibet. And today it has become a popular temple where barren women come to pray for a child. The temple is popularly known as the Fertility Temple
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
● Visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan’s capital until 1955 and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan’s first king, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damage to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
The 160 metres Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge is known for the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, which gives you spectacular views of Punakha Dzong and the Pho Chhu Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan
Phobjikha Valley Exploration
The most beautiful and shortest of the existing nature trails in Bhutan. The trail hike starts from the Mani (like Chhorten) stone wall to the north of the Gangtey Gonpa and ends in Khewa Lhakhang. The hike takes about 1hr 30minutes through the pine forest and small bamboo plants. You can see the Phobjkha valley so beautifully from this hike. It is one of the best hike places for the Nature lovers. During the winter months, we can see the endangered species of birds – Black Neck Cranes
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kyichu Lhakhang, Lamgong Gewog, Paro 12001 Bhutan
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail, Paro Bhutan
one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rimpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Paro Penlop Heritage Home Museum, Carpenters Road, Paro Bhutan
This is a historical heritage farmhouse in the country.The farmhouse offers a perfect place and opportunity to experience the real lifestyles of a Bhutanese society. After a tiring hike , we will have a relaxing hot stone bath & enjoy an authentic Bhutanese farmhouse meal
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gangtey Monastery, Gangtey Bhutan
It is the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition .Light butter lamp, offer incense, hoist prayer flags and interact with little monks .
Drive back to Paro.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Bhutan Family Tour
8/28/2020 - 4/2/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Our guide and driver will be waiting for you outside the Paro Airport with your name placard
Airports- Paro Airport, Paro Bhutan
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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