The Bhutan Festival Tour offers you a chance to explore Bhutan's ancient living culture and civilisation. Participating in incredible, truly Buddhist festivals is one of the best ways for a traveller to discover Bhutan's cultural legacy. The cultural legacy of Bhutan attracts thousands of travellers every year. The spiritual aspect, respect, celebration, and festivities at auspicious events can indeed be truly amazing. Each visitor will be amazed by Bhutanese culture.
DestinationBhutan
Duration12 days
GradeLeisure and moderate
ActivitiesTour
AccommodationTea-House and Lodge
Group SizeMin. 1 Pax
Vehicleprivate vehicles
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during The Trek
Overview
The Bhutan Festival Tour offers an opportunity to experience Bhutan's Ancient Living Culture and civilisation. Observing amazing, fundamentally Buddhist festivals is one of the most rewarding ways to explore Bhutan's cultural richness. Bhutan's cultural heritage has fascinated thousands of tourists each year. The spirituality, reverence, festivity, and celebrations on various auspicious occasions are impressive to experience. Each tourist will be astonished by the cultural understanding among the people of Bhutan. One of the most significant festivals in Bhutan is Tsechu, held to pay homage to Guru Rimpoche, the founder of Buddhism in Bhutan. At this festival, people are lively with colour, music, dance, and drama as villagers and townspeople gather to witness masked dances, sword dances, and other sacred rituals. Monks mainly perform these events in graceful costumes. It is believed that the monks will bring blessings to the onlookers. Simultaneously, the monks teach Buddhism. Various types of Tsechus are observed throughout the year at temples and monasteries in Bhutan.
Trip Highlights
In the hidden Shangri-La, with its cultural heritage as it had been for centuries.
Visiting villages untouched by modern civilisation in the heart of Bhutan with grand views of rolling green Hills and picturesque mountains.
Visit "The Tigers Nest" at Taksang Monastery, nestled on the edge of a cliff.
Tour of the famous cities of Paro and Thimphu, with their rich culture and customs.
Marvel at the colourful festivals around scenic Bhumthang Valley.
The Bhutan Festival Tour is popular for its cultural highlights and an exciting tour of breathtaking mountains and landscapes. Travelling through the picturesque villages of the cultural groups will be a fantastic experience. The Bhutan Festival tour encompasses three major highlights of Bhutan: Thimphu, Paro, and Punakha. Culturally enriched Bhutan can be experienced via this Bhutan Festival Tour. We tailor the Bhutan Festival Tour to clients' interests. We do our best to take you to Bhutan's major cultural hubs, where you can experience the astounding festivals.
Itinerary of Bhutan Festival Tour - 12 days
On arrival, meet our TH staff for a courtesy transfer to your respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu, in the Thamel area, a popular spot for shopping and dining at many world-class restaurants, pubs, and bakeries. Our guide will provide full details regarding the Festival tour of Bhutan, as per the itinerary.
Max. Elevation:1300 M
Morning after breakfast at a given time our city and cultural guide will guide you in and around Kathmandu at places of interest and importance, as Kathmandu Valley is full of World Heritage Sites the holy Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath (Little Tibet), Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) & monasteries, ancient Kings Palaces and courtyard in Kathmandu; after an interesting sightseeing back to the hotel, preparation for the trip Festival Tour of Bhutan.
Max. Elevation:1300 m
As per the flight schedule to Paro, Bhutan, Team Himalaya staff will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for a pleasant, scenic flight to Paro. Upon arrival at Paro airport after immigration and visa formalities, our Bhutanese guide will meet you in a traditional Bhutanese manner and drive you to your respective hotels in Paro, with the afternoon free at your leisure.
Max. Elevation:2280 M
Duration:1.5 Hours
Distance:401 Km
Soon after breakfast, our Bhutan guide will pick you up at the hotel for a nice and pleasant walk with an hour or less climb up on a slow, leisurely pace to a famous Taksang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). Offering incredible views of Paro and distant snow-capped peaks, after a wonderful time here, descend by the same route, and visit the 17th-century Ta-Dzong, which was later converted into the National Museum in 1967.
Max. Elevation:2280 m
Duration:4 Hours
After an interesting time at Paro, a two-hour scenic drive to the modern capital of Bhutan in Thimphu (the only city in the world without traffic lights), on reaching Thimphu, check in at respective hotels, after lunch, visit the memorial stupa, the indigenous hospital, where traditional medicine is still practised, and the painting school.
Max. Elevation:2320 M
Duration:4 Hours
In Thimphu, a full day of a fascinating tour, visit the famous Thimphu Festival, Weekend market, Mini Zoo, and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit a handmade paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts Institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the city, and a night in downtown Thimphu.
Max. Elevation:2320 M
Duration:4 hours
After a nice time in Thimphu, drive to Bumthang. These two days are filled with colourful festivals and tours, including the Famous Naked Festival and the Prakar Festival, as well as Jakar Dzong, handloom shops, Tamzing Monastery, Kurjey Temple, the Burning Lake, and Ura Valley/Ogyen Chholing Palace.
Max. Elevation:2600 M
Duration:6 Hours
After a great time in Bumthang, drive to Thimphu en route, visit Punakha, the old capital of Bhutan, and then arrive in Thimphu for an overnight stay. Here, check into the same hotel or a similar one.
Max. Elevation:2320 M
Duration:5 Hours
From Thimphu with a pleasant short stay at Bhutan’s capital, an afternoon drive back to Paro, on the way, visit a fort built in 1927-29 by Shabdung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified the Kingdom. After an incredible drive and visits to interesting places, interest returned to Paro, with time for a tour of Simtokh Dzong, another of Paro's forts.
Max. Elevation:2280 M
From Thimphu with a pleasant short stay at Bhutan’s capital, an afternoon drive back to Paro, on the way, visit a fort built in 1927-29 by Shabdung Ngawang Namgyal, who unified the Kingdom. After an incredible drive and visits to interesting places, interest returned to Paro, with time for a tour of Simtokh Dzong, another of Paro's forts.
Max. Elevation:1300 M
Duration:1.5 Hours
Distance:401 KM
Last day in Nepal with a wonderful, memorable time in the Himalayas of Bhutan and Nepal with Team Himalaya, and transfer to the airport for the flight back home or to the respective destination.
Max. Elevation:1300 M
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we can create personalized travel arrangements.
**Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.
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Cost Includes
All arrival and departure transportation from the airport to/hotel/the airport.
Twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotels on a bed/breakfast basis. (Single room supplement at extra cost if required)
Twin-sharing accommodation in Bhutan at tourist standard hotels, lodges, and guest houses on full board (B-L-D).
Sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
Applicable Bhutan travel permits and all transportation in Bhutan.
Service of Bhutanese guides and staff with daily medical insurance and meal allowance.
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs.
Airfare Kathmandu / Paro / Kathmandu (if flying back to Nepal).
Note on Bhutan: All Bhutanese are endorsed on arrival at Paro International Airport and require proper documentation and a visa approval letter from the Bhutan Tourism Board through our local agents in Bhutan.
Cost Excludes
Nepal & Bhutan Visas, international airfare, and personal travel/medical insurance.
Expenses of a personal nature and meals in Kathmandu, gratuity (tips), hard/soft drinks.
Expenses of a personal nature, meals in Bhutan, gratuity (tips), and hard/soft drinks.
Personal travel gear or equipment.
Emergency evacuation by any means of transportation and a personal medical kit.
Early return from the trip due to personal/medical problems, in this case, the client should bear their / own expenses.
Down jackets- sleeping bags (with inner liner).
Note on Bhutan:All Bhutanese are endorsed on arrival at Paro International Airport and require proper documentation and a visa approval letter from the Bhutan Tourism Board through our local agents in Bhutan.
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It was an incredible experience being surrounded by the towering Annapurna Himalayas. This memorable trek through Nepal offered the best scenic views and stunning landscapes. Despite being surprised at how quickly the trek ended, the daily walks were filled with dramatic views that left a lasting impression.
I highly recommend this adventure, as it is one of the best base camp treks in the Himalayas with minimal risk of altitude sickness. Although there were steep ups and downs that were tiring on some days, the breathtaking views made it all worth it. This was easily the most exciting trek I have ever experienced.
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