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Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu

11 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

4.4 (12,406 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Exodus Adventure Travels
Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 4 - 16
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu independently
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa on earth)
- Visit Pashupathinath (Hindu temple)
- Day trip to Bhaktapur medieval city
Landmarks
Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath
Pashupathinath
Bhaktapur
Day 2
Kathmandu to Paro
Kathmandu to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner together)
Included Activities
- Flight to Paro with views of Himalayan peaks (weather dependent)
- Visit museum
- Visit Rinpung Dzong
Landmarks
Rinpung Dzong
Day 3
Thimphu
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Paro to Thimphu
- Thimphu Festival viewing with masked dances and prayer meetings
Optional Activities
- Walk to post office to collect personalized Bhutan stamps
Day 4
Thimphu
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)
- Visit Simtokha Dzong (Institute of Language and Cultural Studies)
- View Takin Reserve
- Visit paper factory
- Visit weaving centre
- Explore local market
Landmarks
Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)
Simtokha Dzong
Takin Reserve
Day 5
Thimphu to Gangtey
Thimphu to Gangtey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Dochula Pass with views of 108 chortens
- Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong monastery
- Explore Phobjikha Valley
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Wangdiphodrang Dzong
Phobjikha Valley
Day 6
Gangtey
Gangtey
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike through Gangtey Valley to monastery
- Visit Khewang Lhakhang (15th-century)
- Visit Black-Necked Crane Visitor Center
- Visit farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Hot-stone bath (approximately 830 ngultrums / US$10)
Landmarks
Gangtey Valley
Khewang Lhakhang
Black-Necked Crane Visitor Center
Day 7
Gangtey to Punakha
Gangtey to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang monastery
- Walk through village to see traditional farmhouses
- Visit Punakha Dzong
Landmarks
Chimi Lhakhang
Punakha Dzong
Day 8
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge (Iron Chain Bridge)
- Visit Dzongdrakha Goemba (Mini Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
Landmarks
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
Dzongdrakha Goemba
Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 9
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Views from cafeteria viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Continue higher to the actual monastery (additional 2-hour climb)
- Hot-stone bath at hotel (paid locally)
- Massage at hotel (paid locally)
- Explore Paro
Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery
Day 10
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa on earth)
- Visit Pashupathinath (Hindu temple)
- Taxi to Bhaktapur medieval city
Landmarks
Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath
Pashupathinath
Bhaktapur
Day 11
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Kathmandu (arrange with sales representative)

Landmarks
Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath
Pashupathinath
Bhaktapur

Landmarks
Rinpung Dzong

Landmarks
Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)
Simtokha Dzong
Takin Reserve

Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Wangdiphodrang Dzong
Phobjikha Valley

Landmarks
Gangtey Valley
Khewang Lhakhang
Black-Necked Crane Visitor Center

Landmarks
Chimi Lhakhang
Punakha Dzong

Landmarks
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
Dzongdrakha Goemba
Kyichu Lhakhang

Landmarks
Taktsang Monastery

Landmarks
Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Boudhanath
Pashupathinath
Bhaktapur

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Rating: 4.4 (12,406 reviews)
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Response rate: 68%
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4.4

Catherine5.0•October 2023
The trip was amazing. The experienced sherpers and porter were exceptional. Safety first, checked on well being,...
The trip was amazing. The experienced sherpers and porter were exceptional. Safety first, checked on well being, eating, sleep patterns etc to ensure altitude sickness tracking. Kept group well,paced. Experienced amazing culture. The team welcomed the group . Negative- due to bad weather at Lukla, the Exodus, administration team should have triggered the process to support our tour guide in getting to the lower helipad sooner. It isn’t the sharper team to facilitate the admin to support the tours return back home. The admin process within exodus doesn’t seem to exist with no plan B when things do not go to plan. Whilst the weather is notorious bad out of Lukla, plan b should have been triggered by exodus admin to avoid the guides from the trip the unnecessary additional work . The sherpers were amazing and shouldn’t have to support the unnecessary admin.Show more
Danuta5.0•November 2013
Amazing trip! Trekking absolutely excellent although challenging. The day when we had to walk almost 900m up the hill...
Amazing trip! Trekking absolutely excellent although challenging. The day when we had to walk almost 900m up the hill was difficult, but we felt that we have really achieved something. River rafting excellent as well. All the lodges during the trekking and rafting part of the holidays were absolutely brilliant and we have even been treated with a cup of tea in the morning to watch the sunrise! We haven't enjoyed Chitwan that much and we felt that it would have been much more enjoyable to have couple more days trekking instead. We were a bit disappointed that we were not actually staying/visiting the park itself - we were only allowed on the outskirts. Overall excelent and definitely recommended. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Definitely trekking! Stunning scenery, beautiful and welcoming lodges....and those sunrises with excellent mountain views and a warm cup of tea. What did you think of your group leader? Dawa was absolutely brilliant. He was going out of his way to make our trip everything we hoped for. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? If you think that the weather willÂ be on the wet side take shin protectors with you - a lot of leeches while trekking. While in Chitwan - make sure you have long sleeves and good insect repellent. Plenty of drinking water available. There were a few step uphills with quite big steps that required a certain degree of fitness. Is there anything else you would like to add? Absolutely amazing trip! Thank you to our group leader Dawa for everything and our amazing porters while trekking (huge respect for the guys - they were doing the same uphills as we did but with all our stuff on their backs). Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone whishing to visit Nepal.Show more
Jude4.0•November 2013
An amazing experience only disappointed by not getting to base camp due to weather conditions. It's the chance you...
An amazing experience only disappointed by not getting to base camp due to weather conditions. It's the chance you take and you may not get to see Everest if weather turns for the worst. There are a lot of monasteries to see but each one did have something spectacular to look at. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Watching the pilgrims circling the Jokhang and seeing Potala Palace. The Yamdrok Tso green lake was fantastic. What did you think of your group leader? Keshar was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and experienced. He sorted out problems caused by the weather and nothing was too much trouble for him. He was always willing to take us out at night for meals and even became the waiter on many occasions. Made us feel very at ease. He was an inspirational guy. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Be prepared for the tibean toilets as they are very basic and dirty. Take plenty toilet paper and antibacterial wipes and lotion as there is often no running water to wash your hands. Better to ask the guide to stop roadside for toilet stops! Every menuÂ is the same in every restaurantÂ youÂ are in. There isÂ a good choiceÂ of chineseÂ food and the food is very cheap. Stick to vegetarian options or yak sizzlers were worth a try.There were a lot of long drives as the cars speed limit was very slow and we had to stop for check points along the way which slowed the journeys down. You can't take photos inside any monasteries unless you paid - the prices varied depending on the room. No photos at all inside Potala Palace and you can't take your Lonely Planet guide of Tibet into the country. Is there anything else you would like to add? Worth going to the viewpoint at the west side of the main square for fantastic views of the Potala Palace.Go to see it lit up at night with fountains dancing and the locals dancing to the music. Very friendly locals encourage you to join in. It is really cold at night in October the further you travel from Lhasa and the hotels often don't have heating or hot water so take hand warmers and sleeping bags to stay warm.Some accommodation was surprising good like in Lhasa and Shigaste but someÂ are quite basic - especially the oneÂ in Xegar and the last one in Zhangmu - it was disappointing.If you are in a big group of 16 it can take a long time for meals to be prepared for you so there is often a lot of waiting about at meal times. Maximum size of trips would be better limited to 12 at the most.There are a lot of wild dogs in every town you visit but they don't bother you at all.Remember to slow down for the altitude - it might be worth taking diamox to help with the symptoms.Show more

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Currencies
Nu.
Ngultrum
Bhutan
रू
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, C.
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Bhutan
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Nepal
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
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Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu

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Kathmandu

Optional Activities

Kathmandu to Paro

Included Activities

Thimphu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Thimphu

Included Activities

Thimphu to Gangtey

Included Activities

Gangtey

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Gangtey to Punakha

Included Activities

Punakha to Paro

Included Activities

Paro

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Paro to Kathmandu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kathmandu

Optional Activities

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