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Festivals of Bhutan

Summary:

Experience the unique festivals and culture of Bhutan

Duration
11 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
06-Sep-2024
Starting at
± USD 6,493.00
Price per day
± USD 590.00

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Operator
Exodus
Tour
Festivals of Bhutan
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
4 - 16
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
Categories
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Summary

Experience the unique festivals and culture of Bhutan

Map: Festivals of Bhutan (Exodus)

Short Itinerary / Route

  • Arrive Kathmandu
  • Fly To Paro
  • Drive To Thimphu
  • Drive To Gangtey; Visit Rinchengang Village And Wa...
  • Morning Hike Through The Gangtey Valley. Afternoon...
  • Drive To Punakha, Visit Chimi Lakang, Punakha Dzon...
  • Drive To Thimphu; Sightseeing
  • Full Day At Paro Or Thimphu Festival
  • Day Walk To Taktsang, Tiger's Nest Monastery
  • Fly To Kathmandu
  • End Kathmandu

Travel Countries (2): Bhutan, Nepal

Travel Cities (6): Bhaktapur, Dochula Pass, Kathmandu, Paro, Punakha, Thimpu

Details

Hidden away 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 of people gather to see the monks, dressed 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, whilst the autumn departures take in Thimphu, Dechenphu or Genekha Festivals. The December departure visits the lesser-known Trongsa festival, which is smaller and offers a more intimate experience.Please note: This itinerary is valid for departures starting in Kathmandu on 26th March 2023 (Paro Festival).Please refer to alternative trip notes for departures starting in Kathmandu on 22nd September 2023 and 10th September 2024 (Thimphu Festival).

Highlights

  • Experience Bhutan's colourful, vibrant masked dance festivals
  • 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

Included in Price

  • Breakfast is included throughout the trip plus 8 lunches and 8 dinners whilst in Bhutan. The meals in Bhutan are usually buffet style and include Bhutanese and Western food. Bhutanese food can sometimes be considered a little bland - this is generally because chillies are frequently used in traditional dishes, and these are often omitted to adapt to foreigners' tastes. We will find an assortment of meat, vegetable, rice and potato dishes and many examples of the infamous 'Ema Datshi' (chillies and cheese). If you are finding the food either too bland and want to try more local food, or too spicy please talk to your leader and they will do what they can to accommodate your requests. Breakfasts are an assortment of cereals, eggs, toast, fruit and often some Bhutanese dishes. Lunches will be taken in a restaurant and dinners are either taken in the hotel or at a local restaurant. Please allow approximately £25-30 ($30-40) per day for other main meals in Kathmandu.
  • All breakfasts, eight lunches, eight dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
  • Bhutanese visa

NOT included in price

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

Travel Package

 

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Kathmandu

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Kathmandu

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Picture:Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu

Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu (11 Days)

Experience the unique festivals and culture of Bhutan

Next Departure: 06-Sep-2024
Starting at: ± USD 6,620.00

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