Things to Do in Bhutan

Bhutan’s experiences immerse you in the truly breath-taking scenery around you. Bhutan is famous for its festivals which are a myriad of colours, movements and blessings and worth spending a day soaking it all in if you visit while one is taking place. On each experience you will learn about the mystical, magical and truly unbelievable folk tales which make up Bhutanese history and the guides will bring each story to life as you embark on your journey through the country.

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Paro Sunday Market

Paro Sunday Market

Paro, Bhutan

If you are in Paro on a Sunday then absolutely visit the local market. See a variety of vegetables on offer from 0630 until about 1000, and you can then see the archery ground following your visit.
Cultural Tour of Thimphu

Cultural Tour of Thimphu

Thimphu, Bhutan

Spend the afternoon visiting some of Thimphu's cultural artistic sights. Your guide will take you to the impressive Zorig Chusum, Weaving centre, Folk Heritage Museum & Jungshi Paper factory. All play an important role in understanding Bhutanese culture.
Evening Prayers at a Buddhist Monastery

Evening Prayers at a Buddhist Monastery

Gangtey, Bhutan

Evening prayers at a Buddhist Monastery is something you should do at least once on a tour of Bhutan. You will witness monks chanting traditional prayers, helping them prepare for meditation.
Kurje Lhakhang & Bumthang Village Walk

Kurje Lhakhang & Bumthang Village Walk

Bumthang, Bhutan

The Kurje Lhakhang Monastery is worth visiting as it was where Guru Rinpoche meditated before his tiger flew him to Tigers Nest Monastery. Continue through villages and then along the river back to Bumthang.
Hilltop Nunnery Visit

Hilltop Nunnery Visit

Punakha, Bhutan

This evening visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhendrup Lhakhang Nunnery which is home to a higher learning and meditation centre for nuns, as well as being home to some of the most impressive statues in Bhutan.
Nalanda Buddhist College and Nobgang Walk

Nalanda Buddhist College and Nobgang Walk

Punakha, Bhutan

This fantastic experience combines the Sangchen Nunnery, the Nalanda Buddhist College and the Nobgang Village walk which takes you from the high hills above Punakha and winds gently down to the Punakha Dzong - you approach it almost vertically!
Paro Dzong & National Museum

Paro Dzong & National Museum

Paro, Bhutan

The Paro Dzong, or Rinpung Dzong as it is otherwise called, looms above the town of Paro. On the hill above the Dzong in the former watchtower you can visit the National Museum.
Gangtey Goenpa Monastery

Gangtey Goenpa Monastery

Gangtey, Bhutan

The Gangtey Goenpa monastery, or Gangteng Monastery is the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition of the Nyingmapa school of Buddhism. Dating from the 17th century, it has superb views and guests usually visit before taking the Gangtey Nature Trail.
The Tang Valley and Burning Lake

The Tang Valley and Burning Lake

Bumthang, Bhutan

Explore the remote Tang Valley with a stop at the Burning Lake en route. The valley is accessed through a bumpy off road track passing remote villages. You might want to stop at the Pema Tekchock Choeling Shedra, a large nunnery.
Longtey Hike

Longtey Hike

Gangtey, Bhutan

Enjoy this stunning hike - through Rhododendron forests, thick woodland, steeper passes, taking in the views of the valley and ending in the idyllic Kumba Village.
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