People and CultureBhutanese of Tibetan origin with Buddhism religion and its own fascinating culture.
Mode of transportFlight and drive with tour at places of interest.
Highlights of Bhutan Short Cultural Tour
“Bhutan short cultural tour, a short and exciting tour of Bhutan around places of great interest. Scenic flight with breathtaking panorama of Himalayan peaks with Everest. Enjoy culture and colorful custom of Bhutanese people and its old custom. Tour of Bhutan offers impressive sites with famous Taktsang Monasteryor ‘Tiger Nest‘.”
Trip Overview
Short cultural tour to Bhutan, an opportunity to soak within Bhutanese impressive culture of ancient heritage. Bhutan is renowned by the country of Druk, which means the ‘Thundering Dragon’ by its native name.
The Short Bhutan Cultural Tour allows you to witness much of its country within rural villages and city life. The tour takes you around great places full of interest on this brief tour of Bhutan.
Our short cultural tour to Bhutan starts from Kathmandu by taking a national carrier flight of Bhutan called Druk Air. It’s a pleasant air journey with a sweeping panorama of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest(read our blog, Where Mount Everest is located).
While in Bhutan, all tours are led and accompanied by our native Bhutanese guide with a cheerful drive to take care of you during your trip to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
After exploring impressive sites within Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, the visit leads to historical and religious places in Paro. Also includes the famous landmark of Bhutan, the Taktsang(or Tiger Nest) Monastery, with other places of great interest.
After a wonderful short Bhutan cultural tour, head back to Kathmandu or other connecting destinations. And by taking a swift scenic flight from Paro, we finally conclude this short and beautiful Bhutan trip.
Best Seasons for Short Cultural Tour to Bhutan:
April to May and from September to November months.
April to May is the best time for Bhutan's short cultural tour. You get clear views till afternoon with cooler morning and night time. Wildflowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains.
September to November is the best time for this Bhutan Tour package. It also offers crystal clear views of peaks with short sunlight days. It can be freezing cold in the morning and night, depending on altitude and overnight stops.
Like all Himalaya regions, Bhutan has four seasons (Spring- Summer-Autumn, and Winter) with wet months from July to mid-September.
Cost Details
What's Included in Bhutan Short Cultural Tour
Private transportation
Necessary Bhutan travel permits
English speaking Bhutanese guide and Driver
Accommodation on Twin sharing/ single room basis.
Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during Bhutan Tour.
Bhutan Visa fee
Flight fare for Kathmandu- Paro- Kathmandu.
All airport drop and pick up.
What's Excluded in Bhutan Short Cultural Tour
Travel insurance. Your personal expenses. Luxury Hotel if required. Tips for Guide and Driver.
Price & Availability
Itinerary of Bhutan Short Cultural Tour - 4 days
Day 01
Fly to Paro 2,280 m and drive to Thimphu 2,320 m – 02 hrs.
Morning depart from Kathmandu for an hour flight or little more to land at Paro international airport of Bhutan. Enjoy the panorama of mountain range during air borne.
At Paro airport complete visa formalities, where our native Bhutanese guide receives you for short scenic drive to Thimphu. it’s an interesting journey of less than two hours overlooking lovely views of typical Buddhists Bhutan rural farm villages.
On reaching Thimphu you get transfer to respective hotels. It’s a modern city of Bhutan and the one and only city in this world without traffic lights. It’s all controlled by traffic police with a whistle.
Afternoon with time for interesting walk around Bhutan capital and witness its great culture and traditional life of Bhutanese.
Day 02
Tour of Thimphu at places of interest.
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for interesting tour around Thimphu. It includes the visit of memorial stupas, indigenous hospital, where traditional medicine still practiced and traditional painting school.
Afternoon visit includes Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple of valley with a short drive to large and recently built Buddha statue.
Enjoy wonderful view of entire Thimphu valley. After an interesting tour, we return back to hotel with afternoon free for individual activities.
Day 03
Drive to Paro with tour around places of interest.
Morning drive back to Paro with afternoon visit to famous Taktsang(Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. It includes tour of 17th century Ta-Dzong, later converted into National Museum in 1967.
Day 04
Fly from Paro to connecting destination or back to Kathmandu.
Finally all good times comes to an end. After great memories and exciting experience in Bhutan, the land of Thundering Dragon, it’s time for the flight. Finally, you get transfer to Bhutan international airport for flight to respective destinations or back at Kathmandu city.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
As we all know the mountains are in high altitude region, we need to walk a long way without any means of transpotation, so to hike a long way we need to be fit by work out daily. And the pace of the speed must be normal so that there wont be any issue on breathing. Understanding the environment and trail of the trip may help your trip more comfortabe and adventurous.
Why is Acclimatization necessary?
Acclimatization is essential for the trek to avoid altitude sickness. Although the trek is ideal you must ensure that the acclimatization is appropriately performed. As the mountains are in high altitude, we human living on low altitude cant adopt easily into high level altitude. There are other factor, hydrating regularly along the trail. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages. As you can have DIAMOX tablets which reduce the altitude sickness, you can ask for this tablet before the trek starts or in the middle of the trek, as you feel you might need those tablet for your further trail, with your guide. And this tablet ensure that you will not have a altitude sickness.
What are the accommodation facilities on the trek?
Trekking routes throughout Nepal are supported by a wide network of teahouses and lodges that offer accommodation to trekkers. These establishments typically provide basic but comfortable rooms, usually with twin beds and shared bathroom facilities. In addition to lodging, many teahouses also offer meals and a communal dining area where trekkers can relax and socialize. Depending on the location and altitude, some teahouses may also provide extra amenities such as hot water showers, charging options, and limited internet access. Overall, they contribute to a convenient and culturally immersive trekking experience across the country.
What are the food facilities on the trek?
Food in the trek is the Nepalese diet of “Dal Bhaat.” You can have various other food items like noodles, chapati, thukpa, etc. Hot drinks like tea, garlic soup, coffee, etc., are popular in cold, high-altitude regions. Besides that, you can also carry your snacks to eat while trekking.
What are drinking water facilities on the trek?
You can get water facilities at the tea houses, or you can use water purification tablets on tap water. Bottled water is also valuable in the teahouses.
What are the pament methods in Nepal?
Common payment methods in Nepal are:
Cash-NPR
Credit and Debit Cards(visa, mastercard, American express)
Yes, Eco Holidays Nepal provides clients with porters as part of a trekking package, porters will carry your main luggage, allowing you to enjoy your trek with just a light daypack. Also, Eco Holidays Nepal will provide you with a professional and licensed trekking guide, Your guide will lead the way to ensure your safety and will share local insights and make your journey meaningful with stories and cultural knowledge.
Please note that porter service may or may not be included in your selected package. If porter service is included, the cost will be covered in the package price. If the package does not include porter service, clients can request it separately, and the cost will need to be paid by the clients themselves. We’ll be happy to assist with porter arrangements based on your needs.
A Truly Spiritual and Memorable Cultural Tour of Bhutan
I am a very religious person and I wanted to visit Bhutan. I didn’t know how to visit Bhutan in a short time and see the famous cultural places. I found Eco Holidays Nepal for that, and I asked them. They had a Bhutan Short Cultural Tour. I booked the tour, and I think this was the best cultural tour of my life. I am very thankful to them for helping and completing this tour. Thanks to all the team members of Eco Holidays who were involved personally and indirectly. Thanks to all.
KKhin4th Aug, 2025
Peaceful Bhutan Experience – A Heartfelt Thank You to Eco Holidays Nepal
Thanks for the help in making this wonderful tour possible. I am surprised that Bhutan is also so beautiful. Actually, the monasteries are very peaceful and give us different vibes. I want to thank all the team members, and mainly Mr. Dhruab, for the help. The service you gave us—like food, accommodation, and overall support—really satisfied us.
NNimal Abeysekera17th Jun, 2025
Bhutan Cultural Tour
My dream came true. I had seen many clips and pictures of the Bhutan cultural tour, but when I saw it with my own eyes, I couldn’t believe the wonderful vibes I felt. The culture and all the traditions I witnessed in Bhutan were fantastic. Thank you, Ecoholidays Nepal, for everything .
