Now in the hills

DarjeelingTour Plan

Experiences · Bhutan

Culture in Bhutan

Bazaars, old bungalows and the people who keep them. Walks with people who grew up here: the history of each hill town told street by street, from the British sanatorium years to today.

Jakar Dzong and Tamzhing's chain mail
3 hours Jakar Dzong and Tamzhing's chain mail Bumthang · ≈ Nu 500 per site, indicative 2026
Raise prayer flags at the pass
45 minutes at the pass Raise prayer flags at the pass Chele La · ₹300–1,500 for a set of flags, indicati…
The 108 chortens and the morning mountain view
45 minutes–1 hour The 108 chortens and the morning mountain view Dochula Pass · Free
A soak in Gasa Tsachu
2–3 hours, or overnight A soak in Gasa Tsachu Gasa · Free or a small fee, check current stat…
Gasa Dzong on the northern frontier
45 minutes–1 hour Gasa Dzong on the northern frontier Gasa · Free or a small fee, check current stat…
The Royal Highlander Festival at Laya
4–6 days including the journey The Royal Highlander Festival at Laya Gasa · Festival free; trek or transport and gu…
Haa Summer Festival in July
1–2 days Haa Summer Festival in July Haa · Free to watch; usual SDF, guide and car…
A slow walk through Haa town
2 hours A slow walk through Haa town Haa · Free
Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and the covered bridge
3 hours Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong and the covered bridge Paro · ≈ Nu 500 per site, indicative 2026
Crossing the Bhutan Gate and getting your permit
1–3 hours Crossing the Bhutan Gate and getting your permit Phuentsholing · Permit free; SDF ₹1,200 per person per …
Inside Punakha Dzong, the palace of great bliss
2 hours Inside Punakha Dzong, the palace of great bliss Punakha · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Tashichho Dzong as the offices close
1.5 hours Tashichho Dzong as the offices close Thimphu · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Watching archery, Bhutan's national sport
1–2 hours Watching archery, Bhutan's national sport Thimphu · Free to watch
Walk through Trongsa Dzong
1–1.5 hours Walk through Trongsa Dzong Trongsa · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Ta Dzong, the watchtower museum
1 hour Ta Dzong, the watchtower museum Trongsa · ≈ Nu 500 entry, indicative 2026
Kuenga Rabten, the old winter palace
2–3 hours including the drive Kuenga Rabten, the old winter palace Trongsa · Small fee or donation, check current st…
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong after the rebuild
45 minutes–1 hour Wangdue Phodrang Dzong after the rebuild Wangdue Phodrang · ≈ Nu 300–500 entry, indicative 2026
The Wangdue Tshechu and the ox dance
Half a day to 3 days The Wangdue Tshechu and the ox dance Wangdue Phodrang · Free entry; route permit and guide as u…

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