Thimphu Festival - 8 days
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Thimphu Festival

Duration8 days

Take your place at the famed mask dance performances at the Thimphu Tshechu Festival, whilst discovering the best of Bhutan. Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, see the world's biggest Buddha Dordenma statue and explore the Punakha Valley before sitting back to watch the unique and colourful displays of traditional culture performed at the city's most popular event.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration8 days
StartsParo
EndsParo
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 16
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsTuesday 10 Sept 2024 | Sunday 28 Sept 2025
Hotel Rating3-4 star
CountriesBhutan
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 7, Lunch: 7, Dinner: 7
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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$5,945.00
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$1,000.00
From
$11,890.00

Tour Highlights

Thimphu Tshechu Festival - See the colourful masked dance performances and other cultural displays at the city's most popular event
Paro - Enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the National Museum and Rinphung Dzong
Punakha Valley - Hike up to Chimi Lhakhand Temple (the temple of Divine Madman) and camp next to scenic Mo Chu River
Picturesque villages of Talo or Nobgang - Explore the ancestral home of the Queen Mothers of Bhutan
See Dochula Pass - Himalayan peaks - Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Jejegangphugang, Gangkar Punsum
Thimphu - Explore Bhutan’s capital city including, the Memorial Chorten, Kuenselphodrang, a handmade paper factory and Drubthob Nunnery
Handicraft Emporium - Browse through beautiful hand-woven and crafted products in Thimphu
Tiger’s Nest Monastery - Hike up to this famous Buddhist monastery, perched on a cliff face

Included

7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
6 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night camping near the banks of scenic Mo Chu River
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 & day 8 (only)
Guided sightseeing of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the Punakha Valley
Traditional Bhutanese dinner at a farm house, giving you the opportunity to interact with a local family
Escorted by a licensed English-speaking local tour guide
All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
Entrance fees to all included sightseeing
All Bhutan government royalties and taxes
Bhutan Visa fee and travel Permit (excludes visa admin fee of USD$40 pp, payable upon arrival)

Not Included

International flights, Bhutan visa administration fee payable upon arrival USD$40
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture