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Thimphu Festival - 8 days
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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Paro, Bhutan
Paro, Bhutan
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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
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
6 nights 3 star hotels and 1 night camping near the banks of scenic Mo Chu River
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinnersTraditional Bhutanese dinner at a farm house, giving you the opportunity to interact with a local family
Transport
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 & day 8 (only)All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
Guide
Escorted by a licensed English-speaking local tour guide
Others
Sustainable Development FeesGuided sightseeing of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the Punakha ValleyAll Bhutan government royalties and taxesBhutan Visa fee and travel Permit
Entrance
Entrance fees to all included sightseeing
Itinerary
Step into the heart of Bhutanese tradition on the Thimphu Festival tour, an eight-day journey spanning Paro, Punakha, and Thimphu. Designed with experienced travelers and seniors in mind, this easy-paced festivals and events trip combines cultural discovery with breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Witness the famous mask dances at Thimphu Tshechu Festival, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and marvel at the world’s largest Buddha statue. The unique selling point: an insider’s look at Bhutan’s most colorful festival, paired with scenic hikes and deep cultural immersion.
day 1Paro
Welcome to Bhutan! Upon arrival to Paro Airport you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. The remainder of today is free for you to independently explore.
Meals
1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight
Paro
day 2Punakha, Chimi Lhakhang Temple & Camp by the Mo Chu River
day 3Punakha Valley
day 4Masked dances of the Thimphu Tshechu (Festival)
day 5Memorial Chorten & Handicrafts
day 6National Museum and Kichu Lhakhang
day 7Tiger's Nest Monastery
day 8Paro
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