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- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85

Highlights
- Explore ancient temples in Kathmandu
- Witness the Punakha Festival dances
- Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Learn about Bhutanese culture in Thimpu
- Visit the spiritual Pashupatinath Temple
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
- Day 2 Fly to Bhutan and explore the peaceful city of Paro
- Day 3 Cross the Dochu La Pass en route to Punakha
- Day 4 Spend a full day at the Punakha Festival
- Day 5 Watch the closing events of the Punakha Festival
- Day 6 Drive to the beautiful farming valley of Gangtey
- Day 7 Travel to Thimpu, Bhutan's relaxed capital city
- Day 8 Visit Tashicho Dzong and Thimpu's memorial chorten
- Day 9 Return to Paro and explore the town and its museum and Dzong
- Day 10 Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Day 11 Fly to Kathmandu. Walk through the Durbar Square
- Day 12 Free time to explore Kathmandu's temples and bazaars
- Day 13 Trip ends in Kathmandu
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Ambassador
HotelDays 1, 11, 12Janka Resort
HotelDays 2, 9, 10Meri Puensum Resort
HotelDays 3, 4, 5Phobjikha Resort
Hotelday 6Pedling Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8

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Number of tours
517
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AJulie· October 2nd, 2023The 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 welcomeTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AIan· October 1st, 2023Hike to Tigers Nest MonasteryTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AChristine· October 13th, 2023Bhutan is a highlight in fullTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AElaine· October 5th, 2023I 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 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADennis· November 20th, 2023The Black Crane festival and The Tiger Nest Monastery were the high light but I also enjoyed the time in ThimpuTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· November 19th, 2023Morning 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 2023Review collected by Explore!
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- -7%From Monday31 Mar, 2025To Saturday12 Apr, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$7,890$7,340with Paro Festival VersionView this tour
- From Friday26 Sep, 2025To Tuesday7 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:$7,20012 Days, with Thimpu Festival VersionView this tour
- From Thursday6 Nov, 2025To Monday17 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$7,20012 Days, with Black Crane Festival VersionView this tour
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