Through the western valleys of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and Wangduephodrang, this popular Bhutan cultural tour provides an in-depth look at the ancient way of life and rich culture that continue to thrive in Bhutan today. It is a well-paced tour that gives you a chance to really enjoy the unique highlights of Bhutan’s western districts. These districts have a variety of mountainous landscapes, a rich Buddhist heritage with monasteries, temples, and chortens, historical fortresses, and people who are very hospitable. When you visit the Ta Dzong Museum, Rimpong Dzong with its wooden cantilevered bridge, and the infamous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) in the beautiful Paro Valley, you will learn about the rich history of Bhutan. In Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, you’ll see the National Memorial Chorten, the Changangkha Temple, built in the 12th century, and the National Library, which has ancient books. Next, you’ll cross the 3050-meter Dochula Pass, which has 108 chortens, a lot of prayer flags, and beautiful views of the Himalayas. You’ll enter the subtropical Punakha Valley, which has the incredible Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhak