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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBuddhism Cultural Holiday in Bhutan<\/title>\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\r\n<style>\r\n body {\r\n font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n background: #f8f9fa;\r\n margin: 0;\r\n padding: 0;\r\n }\r\n .tour-info-container {\r\n max-width: 900px;\r\n margin: 0px auto 0 auto;\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 24px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card {\r\n background: #fff;\r\n border-radius: 14px;\r\n box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\r\n flex: 1 1 280px;\r\n min-width: 280px;\r\n padding: 24px 18px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n align-items: flex-start;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-title {\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n font-weight: 700;\r\n margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 8px;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-title i {\r\n font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n color: #1a3b6b;\r\n }\r\n .tour-card-content {\r\n font-size: 1rem;\r\n color: #444;\r\n margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-steps {\r\n margin-top: 10px;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step {\r\n margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n padding-left: 8px;\r\n border-left: 3px solid #2b6cb0;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step-title {\r\n font-weight: bold;\r\n color: #1a3b6b;\r\n margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n font-size: 1.08rem;\r\n display: flex;\r\n align-items: center;\r\n gap: 6px;\r\n }\r\n .itinerary-step-title i {\r\n font-size: 1.08rem;\r\n color: #2b6cb0;\r\n }\r\n @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n .tour-info-container {\r\n flex-direction: column;\r\n gap: 16px;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n<div class=\"tour-info-container\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-mountain\"><\/i>Tour Overview<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n This Bhutanese Buddhism cultural holiday is all about giving you a deeper understanding of Bhutan's spiritual side. While the trip can be tailored to match your personal interests, the heart of the experience will focus on exploring the country\u2019s unique spiritual practices, traditions, and religious customs. It is a meaningful way to connect with Bhutanese culture for the role Buddhism plays in everyday life.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"tour-card\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:32px auto;\">\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-route\"><\/i>Itinerary (13 Days\/12 Nights)<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-arrival\"><\/i>Day 1: Arrival at Paro International Airport \u2013 Thimphu<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Meet the guide and drive to Thimphu capital city. Enroute visit magnificent Tamchog Lhakhang. Late afternoon walk around the capital city, through craft market where you can find purely homemade artifacts.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Thimphu<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-city\"><\/i>Day 2: Thimphu<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Morning after breakfast visit to huge statue of Buddha Dordenma. After paying respect to Sitting Buddha take a walk through Nature Park to Changangkha Monastery, perched on the hilltop. The walk takes you through beautiful blue pine and rhododendron forests, with fantastic views of Thimphu valley. Afternoon visit the weekend market, Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum and Takin preservation center.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Thimphu<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 3: Thimphu \u2013 Punakha<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive via Dochula pass for panoramic Himalayan mountain views. Walk across terraced fields to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility). Lunch at hotel and visit to magnificent Punakha Dzong.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Punakha<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-landmark\"><\/i>Day 4: Sightseeing in Punakha<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive to Chorten Ningbo, a 17th-century temple with a magnificent statue of Maitreya and images of great lamas. After picnic lunch, hike to Khamsum Yueley Namgyel Chorten. Evening walk around Punakha town.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Punakha<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 5: Punakha \u2013 Trongsa \u2013 Bumthang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive to Trongsa (visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong), then continue to Bumthang.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-spa\"><\/i>Day 6: Explore Bumthang<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Visit sacred sites: Kurji Lhakhang, Jamba Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery. Later visit Jakar Dzong and stroll around Bumthang town.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>Day 7: Day Excursion to Tang Valley<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Day tour to Tang valley. Enroute visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), visit Ugyencholing Palace (now a museum).<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Bumthang<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 8: Bumthang \u2013 Gangtey<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive to Gangtey. Explore Chumey Zungney village (see women weaving traditional Yathra). Visit Gangtey Monastery.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Phobjikha<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-tree\"><\/i>Day 9: Sightseeing in Phobjikha<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Phobjikha valley and Black Necked Crane Festival. Visit the black necked crane Information Center.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Gangtey<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i>Day 10: Gangtey \u2013 Paro<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Drive to Paro via Wangdiphodrang (visit rebuilt Wangdiphodrang Dzong). Evening free time in Paro.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Paro<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-city\"><\/i>Day 11: Paro<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong), hike to Zhuri Lhakhang, visit Paro Rinpong Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, and (if time) Dungse Lhakhang.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Paro<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-hiking\"><\/i>Day 12: Hike to Tiger\u2019s Nest<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger\u2019s Nest), one of the most holy sites in Bhutan. Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria with spectacular monastery view.<br>\r\n <i>Overnight: Paro<\/i>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step\">\r\n <div class=\"itinerary-step-title\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Day 13: Depart Bhutan<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\">\r\n Early morning transfer to airport. Your guide and driver will accompany you to airport, wishing you Tashi Delek.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"tour-card-content\" style=\"margin-top:18px;\">\r\n <em>*This is a personalized private tour that can be curated to your liking\u2014whether you are a solo traveler, part of a family, or with a group of friends. We will be happy to adjust the activities matching your interest and schedule. 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