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Festivals of Bhutan (Thimpu Festival)

12 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.7
6 traveler reviews
Festivals of Bhutan (Thimpu Festival) - Explore!
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Visit Punakha Dzong and hike in the Punakha Valley
  • Keep an eye out for the rare black-necked crane
  • Climb up to the cliffside Tigers Nest Monastery
  • Walk through the most relaxed capital in the world
  • Wander through the Pashupatinath temple of Kathmandu

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 Fly to Bhutan and explore the peaceful city of Paro
  3. Day 3 Cross the Dochu La Pass en route to Punakha
  4. Day 4 Visit Punakha's dramatically located riverside Dzong
  5. Day 5 Drive to the beautiful farming valley of Gangtey
  6. Day 6 Travel to Thimpu, Bhutan's relaxed capital city
  7. Day 7 Share the celebrations at the annual Thimpu Festival
  8. Day 8 Spend a second day at the colorful festival
  9. Day 9 Return to Paro and hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
  10. Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu. Walk through the Durbar Square
  11. Day 11 Free time to explore Kathmandu's temples and bazaars
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Kathmandu
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  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

455

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · October 2nd, 2023
    The hike to Tigers Nest was the most difficult walk I have ever done but also the most rewarding. The festivals were wonderful in Bhutan as were the people who made us feel so welcome
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · October 1st, 2023
    Hike to Tigers Nest Monastery
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · October 13th, 2023
    Bhutan is a highlight in full
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · October 5th, 2023
    I HAVE BEEN TO KATHMANDU BEFORE THEREFORE THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME WAS BHUTAN. ALL OF IT ! THE PEOPLE, THE FESTIVALS, THE TIGER'S NEST, THE GUIDES, THE NATIONAL COSTUME, THE WAY OF LIFE, THEIR MORALS, THEIR OUTLOOK ON LIFE.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 20th, 2023
    The Black Crane festival and The Tiger Nest Monastery were the high light but I also enjoyed the time in Thimpu
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 19th, 2023
    Morning spent at the black crane festival. Great to see the locals in action. The hike to the tigers nest monastery was another.
    Trip date: November 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

Dates & Availability

12 days
Festivals of Bhutan (Thimpu Festival)
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 124409

  • Currencies
    Nu.
    Ngultrum
    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G.

    Type C
    Bhutan and Nepal
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    Bhutan and Nepal
    Type F
    Bhutan and Nepal
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    Bhutan and Nepal
    Type M
    Bhutan and Nepal
    Type G
    Bhutan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
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