Festivals of Bhutan – Black Crane

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Highlights

Experience the unique crane dances of the festival

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 Gangtey Valley

Visit the impressive Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Thimphu

Itinerary

There’s immersing yourself in the secretive kingdom of Bhutan, then there’s timing your visit to take in the extraordinary Black-Necked Crane Festival. This annual one-day celebration, held at Gangtey Monastery, marks the winter return of the birds with masked dances, drumming and food stalls. It’s colourful, joyous, and spiritual. Beyond the festival, you’ll discover the best of the kingdom: cliff-perched Buddhist monasteries, still-alive ancient traditions and pristine landscapes fiercely protected by local laws.

This itinerary is valid for the Black Crane Festival only. For alternative festival departures in Bhutan, please have a look at Paro Festival, Thimphu Festival or Trongsa Festival.

day 1Adventure starts in Kathmandu

Begin your adventure in Kathmandu, a brief stop on our way to Bhutan. You're free to arrive at any time as there are no activities planned today.
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day 2Fly to Paro

day 3Drive to Thimphu

day 4Drive to Gangtey; visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong monastery

day 5Morning hike through the Gangtey Valley. Afternoon visit to Khewang Lhakhang

day 6Black Crane Festival day

day 7Drive to Punakha, visit Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong

day 8Drive to Paro, visiting Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge, Dzongdrakha Goemba and Kyichu Lhakhang monastery

day 9Day walk to Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest Monastery

day 10Fly to Kathmandu

day 11Adventure ends in Kathmandu

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Accommodation

All accommodation: 10 Classic nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, eight lunches, eight dinners

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (private minibus) and listed activities, including full-day festival experience in ParoArrival and departure transfers

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

Others

Bhutanese visa, Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) and all current taxes

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