Cultural Tours
Dzongs, monasteries and living traditions across Bhutan’s western and central valleys.
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Experience the Kingdom of Bhutan through authentic journeys, breathtaking landscapes, living culture and unforgettable Himalayan adventures.
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Why NTS
Why Travel With NTS Tour & Travels?
Local Bhutanese Expertise
Discover Bhutan with people who understand its culture, landscapes and traditions.
Tailor-Made Journeys
Create a journey around your interests, schedule and travel style.
Authentic Experiences
Go beyond sightseeing and experience the Bhutanese way of life.
Personal Service
Professional support from arrival to departure.
Experienced Local Guides
Learn about Bhutan through knowledgeable local guides.
Seamless Travel
Accommodation, transportation, guides and arrangements coordinated for you.
Tour Categories
Journeys Designed Around You
Festival Tours
Time your journey around a vibrant Tshechu, Bhutan’s masked dance festivals.
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Luxury Tours
Premium lodges, private guiding and an unhurried pace through the Kingdom.
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Easy pacing, engaging activities and comfortable stays suited to all ages.
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Honeymoon Tours
Romantic valleys, private moments and Bhutan’s most scenic corners.
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Adventure Tours
Whitewater rafting, mountain biking and trekking for active travelers.
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Customized Tours
Tell us your interests and travel style — we design the itinerary around you.
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Featured Bhutan Journeys
A selection of our most popular itineraries — every trip can be customized.
7 days / 6 nights
Bhutan Cultural Tour
Paro · Thimphu · Punakha
A classic introduction to Bhutan’s dzongs, monasteries and valley life.
View Itinerary5 days / 4 nights
Western Bhutan Tour
Paro · Thimphu
A compact introduction to Bhutan for travelers with limited time.
View Itinerary8 days / 7 nights
Bhutan Festival Tour
Paro · Thimphu · Punakha
Time your trip around a Tshechu and witness Bhutan’s masked dance traditions.
View Itinerary10 days / 9 nights
Beautiful Bhutan Tour
Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Gangtey · Bumthang
A fuller journey east into central Bhutan’s valleys and sacred sites.
View Itinerary6 days / 5 nights
Bhutan Luxury Escape
Paro · Thimphu · Punakha
An unhurried journey through premium lodges with private guiding throughout.
View Itinerary6 days / 5 nights
Bhutan Family Adventure
Paro · Thimphu · Punakha
An easy-paced itinerary with engaging stops suited to travelers of all ages.
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Explore Bhutan Valley by Valley
From Paro’s cliffside monastery to the remote highlands of Laya.
Western Bhutan
Thimphu
Bhutan’s capital, where tradition and modern life share the street
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Punakha
Bhutan’s former capital, warmed by a subtropical valley climate
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Phobjikha
A glacial valley that hosts endangered black-necked cranes each winter
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Gangtey
A ridge-top monastery town overlooking the Phobjikha valley
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Central Bhutan
Bumthang
The spiritual heartland of Bhutan, dotted with ancient temples
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Central Bhutan
Trongsa
Ancestral seat of the Bhutanese monarchy, perched above a gorge
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Experiences You Will Remember
Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Bhutan’s most photographed site, clinging to a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley floor.
Punakha Dzong
A fortress-monastery at the confluence of two rivers, widely regarded as Bhutan’s most beautiful dzong.
Dochula Pass
108 memorial chortens set against a Himalayan panorama on the road between Thimphu and Punakha.
Buddhist Monasteries
Centuries-old seats of learning and worship woven into daily Bhutanese life.
Bhutanese Archery
The national sport, played with song, dance and good-natured taunting between teams.
Traditional Farmhouses
Rammed-earth homes offering an authentic look at rural Bhutanese daily life.
Hot Stone Baths
A traditional Bhutanese wellness ritual using river stones heated over an open fire.
Tshechu Festivals
Masked dances and community celebration held in dzong courtyards throughout the year.
Trekking
Walk Into the Himalayas
From gentle nature walks to challenging Himalayan expeditions, discover Bhutan on foot.
Druk Path Trek
Bhutan’s most popular short trek, linking Paro and Thimphu through alpine forest, high ridgelines and a string of remote lakes. A good introduction to Himalayan trekking without committing to a multi-week expedition.
- Starts
- Paro
- Max elevation
- 4,200 m
Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek
A quieter alternative to the Druk Path, climbing above Thimphu into a remote alpine basin scattered with high-altitude lakes and, in season, grazing yak herds.
- Starts
- Thimphu
- Max elevation
- 4,520 m
Bumdra Trek
A short overnight trek above Paro that ends with a dramatic descent past Tiger’s Nest Monastery, ideal for travelers who want a taste of Himalayan camping without a long commitment.
- Starts
- Paro
- Max elevation
- 3,800 m
Living Culture
Experience Bhutan's Living Culture
Time your journey around a Tshechu and witness Bhutan’s masked dance festivals.
Thimphu Tshechu
One of Bhutan’s largest festivals, held in the courtyard of Tashichho Dzong. Days of masked dances, performed by monks and laypeople, retell stories of Buddhist teaching through movement, costume and music.
Paro Tshechu
A five-day festival culminating in the pre-dawn unveiling of a giant thongdrel (sacred scroll painting), believed to cleanse viewers of sin simply by being seen.
Punakha Tshechu
Commemorates a historic 17th-century military victory through dramatic reenactment and masked dance, set against the striking backdrop of Punakha Dzong.
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