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Thimphu Festival Tour Bhutan

9 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Paro to Thimphu
    Start point
    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Landmarks
    Paro Valley
    Thimphu
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  2. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashichho Dzong
    • Watch Cham dances at festival
    • Visit Buddha Dordenma statue
    • Visit National Memorial Chorten
    Landmarks
    Tashichho Dzong
    Buddha Dordenma
    National Memorial Chorten
  3. Day 3

    Thimphu

    Thimphu
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bhutan Post Office
    • Visit School of Traditional Arts and Crafts
    • Visit weekend market
    • Visit Changangkha temple
    • Visit Takin Zoo
    • Visit Drupthob nunnery and listen to evening prayers
    • Visit handmade paper workshop
    • Visit weaving center at Changzamtog
    • Visit Handicrafts Emporium
    Landmarks
    Bhutan Post Office
    School of Traditional Arts and Crafts
    Changangkha Temple
    Takin Zoo
    Drupthob Nunnery
    Handicrafts Emporium
  4. Day 4

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Thimphu to Punakha
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dochula Pass
    • Walk across rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang
    • Visit Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Chimi Lhakhang
  5. Day 5

    Punakha

    Punakha
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Stroll through Wangdue Phodrang bazaar
    • Visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
    Landmarks
    Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
    Punakha Dzong
    Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
  6. Day 6

    Phobjikha Valley

    Phobjikha Valley
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gangtey Gompa monastery
    • Walk across alpine meadows
    • View black-necked crane habitat
    Landmarks
    Phobjikha Valley
    Gangtey Gompa
  7. Day 7

    Punakha to Paro

    Punakha to Paro
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chuzom shrines
    • Visit Tamchog Lhakhang (if time permits)
    • One Hour Archery lesson
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Chuzom
    Tamchog Lhakhang
  8. Day 8

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktsang Gomba
    • Long life blessing and meditation class in a temple

    Optional Activities

    • Pony rental for Taktsang hike (available at additional charge)
    • Steam rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath
    • Relaxing massage
    • Picnic lunch or local restaurant lunch
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Gomba
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  9. Day 9

    Paro to Kathmandu

    Paro to Kathmandu
    End point
    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Landmarks
    Paro Airport

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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