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Festivals of Bhutan

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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

Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
Ends Kathmandu, Nepal

HIGHLIGHTS

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

Starting and ending in Kathmandu, the trip "Festivals Of Bhutan" is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 11 days. You will be traveling through Paro, Thimphu, Khewang and 4 other destinations in Nepal and Bhutan. "Festivals Of Bhutan" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

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
Day 2: Fly to Paro
Day 3: Drive to Thimphu
Day 4: Drive to Gangtey; visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong monastery
Day 5: Morning hike through the Gangtey Valley. Afternoon visit to Khewang Lhakhang
Day 6: Drive to Punakha, visit Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong
Day 7: Drive to Paro, visiting Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Dzongdrakha Goemba and Kyichu Lhakhang monastery
Day 8: Full day at Paro or Thumphu Festival
Day 9: Day walk to Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 11: End Kathmandu

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts, eight lunches, eight dinners

Transport

All transport and listed activities
Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Bhutanese visa

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Kathmandu visas or vaccinations

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 7 reviews

Anonymous
On Jul 04 2024

5 - Excellent

A step back in time

not only do you explore Bhutans hidden and unique culture on this trip...but you feel as though you travel back in time to our last shangri-la. Visiting one of the worlds only countries to boast being a carbon sink is truly... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 20 2018

4 - Very Good

Bhutan March 2018

Bhutan is a beautiful country, the air is very fresh and the in the main is very clean - an antidote to Kathmandu! This is a trip that takes in the cultural highlights of Bhutan as well as letting you see and walk in the... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 05 2018

4 - Very Good

Beautiful Bhutan

Bhutan is a beautiful, peaceful country that is very much worth experiencing. The people, including and, in fact, especially our guide were lovely, helpful, genuine and gentle. The Tiger’s Nest is well worth the arduous trek up... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 21 2017

5 - Excellent

A fantastic insight into a beautiful country!

Bhutan is probably the most beautiful country I have visited. It has such a rick landscape and culture, which is mostly unspoiled by tourism.

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CANCELLATION

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.

Payment

For 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 Insurance

Festivals 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.

Visa

For 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.

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