Thimphu: Private Cultural, Wildlife & Local Life Day Tour

Explore Thimphu on a private day trip with a local guide. Visit the National Memorial Chorten, see Bhutan’s national animal, and enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant.
Begin your day with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, a significant Buddhist monument built in memory of Bhutan’s Third King. Observe local worshippers, prayer wheels, and traditional Buddhist practices.

Next, head to the Motithang Takin Preserve to discover Bhutan’s national animal, the takin, in a peaceful forested sanctuary. Learn about its unusual appearance, habitat, and place in Bhutanese folklore.

Continue to the Simply Bhutan Living Museum and experience traditional Bhutanese architecture, clothing, customs, and hospitality through interactive cultural displays and demonstrations, subject to availability.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with options such as ema datshi, red rice, seasonal vegetables, Indian dishes, or continental cuisine. After lunch, explore the lively Thimphu Farmers’ Market, selling seasonal produce, chillies, grains, mushrooms, and Bhutanese red rice. Discover ingredients used in everyday Bhutanese cooking.

Next, visit the Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory and learn how traditional Bhutanese desho paper is made from plant fibers. Observe the production process when operating and browse handmade paper products.

If time and road conditions permit, travel towards Chuzom, where two rivers meet, and visit Tachog Lhakhang’s historic iron-chain bridge. Temple access is subject to permission. Finally, relax on the drive back to your hotel after a day of culture, nature, and local experiences.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.