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Royal Highland Festival-Witness The Dance of The Nomads

9 days
Start and end in Paro
5.0
36 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Our Team will pick you up from the airport on arrival )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dra Karpo monastery in Paro Valley
    • Circumambulation at Dra Karpo
    • Drive from Paro to Thimphu with sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Dra Karpo
    Paro Dzong
    Ta Dzong
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  2. Day 2

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kuensel Phodrang with world's tallest Buddha statue
    • Stop at Dochu-la pass (3,088m) to view 108 chortens, Mani wall, and prayer flags
    • Hike to Chimi Lhakhang through rice fields and farmhouses
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    Landmarks
    Kuensel Phodrang
    Dochu-la pass
    Chimi Lhakhang
    Punakha Dzong
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  3. Day 3

    Punakha to Gasa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten through rice fields
    • Drive to Gasa
    • Visit Gasa Dzong
    Landmarks
    Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
    Gasa Dzong
  4. Day 4

    Gasa to Laya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Laya from Thongchu Zam starting point
    Landmarks
    Laya
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  5. Day 5

    Laya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Royal Highlander Festival
    • Witness traditional Buelwa gift offering ceremony
    • Experience Auley traditional epic poem/song recitation
    Landmarks
    Laya
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  6. Day 6

    Laya to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive from Laya to Gasa to Punakha
  7. Day 7

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Paro
    • Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
    • Visit National Museum of Bhutan

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Paro town with traditional Bhutanese buildings
    Landmarks
    Paro Rinpung Dzong
    National Museum of Bhutan
  8. Day 8

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
    • Complimentary traditional hot stone bath

    Optional Activities

    • Try traditional gho or kira clothing
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  9. Day 9

    Paro Departure

    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Our team will drop you to the airport and see you off)

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Rating
5(36 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
75%
Cancellation policy

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    January 16th, 2025
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Tour ID: 193757

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