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Walking in Bhutan (Dechenphu Festival)

11 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.5
7,917 traveler reviews
Walking in Bhutan (Dechenphu 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

  • Explore lively Thamel area in Kathmandu
  • Enjoy mountain views on flight to Paro
  • Hike the Divine Madman's trail in Punakha
  • Visit the impressive Punakha Dzong
  • Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Trip starts in the Nepali capital Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 Fly to Paro in Bhutan; museum visit and hike to Zuri Dzong
  3. Day 3 Drive across the Dochu La (3,100m); hike on the Divine Madman's trail
  4. Day 4 Visit Punakha Dzong; walk through fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa
  5. Day 5 Hike from Longtey to the stunning glacial valley of Phobjika
  6. Day 6 Walks in the Phobjika Valley; visit Black Crane Centre
  7. Day 7 Lawala ridgeline hike; drive to Wangdi
  8. Day 8 Drive to Thimpu the Bhutanese capital; experience the Dechenphu festival;
  9. Day 9 Trek through the forest to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
  10. Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu; explore the Old City on foot
  11. Day 11 Trip ends in Kathmandu
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  • Insurance
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Number of tours

509

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Peter
    · December 12th, 2023
    The company of the fellow travellers, the great views
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  • Linda
    · December 10th, 2023
    Jaipur, Agra, all thr train trips, and the entire of Nepal
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  • Clive
    · December 6th, 2023
    too may to mention really, but Bhaktipur stands out, several temples and the repeated opportunities to view the...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 208656

  • 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
    Type E
    Bhutan and Nepal
    Type F
    Bhutan and Nepal
    Type D
    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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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