Thimphu: Private Cultural, Wildlife & Local Life Day Tour
ID: GYG1517033-2315679
Catégorie:
Pays: Bhoutan
Durée du projet:
10:00 horaires
Description
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.
Faits saillants
- Discover Bhutan’s cultural heritage, wildlife, and traditional crafts
- Visit the National Memorial Chorten and learn about its significance
- See Bhutan’s national animal, the takin, at the Motithang Takin Preserve
- Enjoy a local lunch and explore the bustling Thimphu Farmers’ Market
- Learn about traditional paper-making at the Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Temple access at Tachog Lhakhang is subject to permission
The tour starts and ends in Thimphu
The tour includes cultural, wildlife, and local experiences
INCLUS
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Thimphu
- Live Tour English-speaking local guide,
- Driver, fuel, and transport between attractions
- Sightseeing stops as listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Monument Entrance Fee
NON INCLUS
- Lunch, snacks, and drinks
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fees, where applicable, and permit charges
- Personal expenses, shopping, tips, and travel insurance
- Optional stops not included in the confirmed itinerary
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
