Festivals of Bhutan
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- Festivals and events
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Luxury
- Customizable
- duration 11 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-41871
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- Operated in English
- Experience the colourful masked dance festivals of Bhutan
- Visit the Paro Dzong and the incredible Tiger's Nest monastery at Taktsang
- Drive across the Dochu La and visit Punakha Dzong
- Walk in the quiet Gangtey Valley
- Visit the impressive Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Thimphu
Hidden in a corner of the Himalaya, the secretive kingdom of Bhutan is an unforgettable destination with ancient traditions, spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant festivals. At these, hundreds gather to see monks in brightly coloured robes perform ritual dances. For several days there are masked dances and prayer meetings, and a general carnival atmosphere prevails. The spring departures visit Paro Festival, while the autumn departures take in Thimphu Festival.
Please note: This itinerary is valid for departures starting in Kathmandu on 6 September 2024 (Thimphu Festival) and 2 April 2025 (Paro Festival).Please refer to the alternative Thimphu Festival itinerary for departures starting in Kathmandu on 11 September 2024 and 30 September 2025 (Thimphu Festival).
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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
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Day 2: Fly to Paro
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Day 3: Drive to Thimphu
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Day 4: Drive to Gangtey; visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong monastery
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Day 5: Morning hike through the Gangtey Valley. Afternoon visit to Khewang Lhakhang
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Day 6: Drive to Punakha, visit Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong
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Day 7: Drive to Paro, visiting Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Dzongdrakha Goemba and Kyichu Lhakhang monastery
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Day 8: Full day at Paro or Thumphu Festival
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Day 9: Day walk to Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest Monastery
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Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu
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Day 11: End Kathmandu
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- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout
- Bhutanese visa
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Kathmandu visas or vaccinations
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Festivals of Bhutan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 09 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 09 December 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceFestivals of Bhutan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Festivals of Bhutan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.