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Festivals of Bhutan

11 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
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13,287 traveler reviews
Festivals of Bhutan - Exodus Adventure Travels
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Tour Operator:
Exodus Adventure Travels
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
247389
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Highlights

  • Fly over the Himalayas to Paro
  • Explore Thimphu's ancient sites
  • Visit Gangtey's Phobjikha Valley
  • Attend vibrant Bhutanese festivals
  • Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 Fly to Paro (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  3. Day 3 Drive to Thimphu (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  4. Day 4 Drive to Gangtey; visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong monastery (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  5. Day 5 Morning hike through the Gangtey Valley. Afternoon visit to Khewang Lhakhang (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  6. Day 6 Drive to Punakha, visit Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  7. Day 7 Drive to Paro, visiting Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Dzongdrakha Goemba and Kyichu Lhakhang monastery (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  8. Day 8 Full day at Paro or Thumphu Festival (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  9. Day 9 Day walk to Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest Monastery (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  10. Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu (breakfast)
  11. Day 11 End Kathmandu (breakfast)
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What's Included

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  • Guide
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  • Additional Services
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

435

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Catherine
    · October 14th, 2023
    The trip was amazing. The experienced sherpers and porter were exceptional. Safety first, checked on well being,...
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  • Danuta
    · November 14th, 2013
    Amazing trip! Trekking absolutely excellent although challenging. The day when we had to walk almost 900m up the hill...
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  • Jude
    · November 13th, 2013
    An amazing experience only disappointed by not getting to base camp due to weather conditions. It's the chance you...
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Festivals of Bhutan
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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Good to Know

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

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller 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 February 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Adventure Travels. 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 90 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 Exodus Adventure Travels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Exodus Adventure Travels" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.