Bhutan Culture History & Colorful Festival Tour

Highlights of Dragon Kingdom with Festival

Trip Overview

Duration 12 Days

Trip Level Easy

Trip Type Culture Tours

Activities Included

Culture Tours Activities Included

Festival Tours

Accommodation Our set of hotels are tourist standard, designed to meet the western guest needs. In some places, where there are opportunity to upgrade, we avail, such as Tashi Namgay Resort and Hotel Druk (4*) in Paro and Thimphu respectively.

Meals All Meals including evening Tea.

Best Seasons Spring (March -May) and Fall (Sept -Nov) are ideal not just in term of weather but also some prominent festival fall during this period. Although tour can run throughout the year however during july & August, It can get wet due yto monsoon. You may see snow in high passes during Dec & Jan but valleys are usually devoid of it.

Trip Highlights

Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of colorful festivals
Explore bustling local markets
Mingle with locals in both urban and rural areas
Visit authentic villages and homes
Gain insights into the rich heritage, history, culture, and traditions
Explore monasteries, fortresses, and museums for a deeper understanding

Trip Description

This trip commemorates the spirit of Bhutan, the magnificence of its old ways, where you go back in time on a comprehensive cultural odyssey, for a glimpse of traditions and customs fast disappearing from the rest of the Himalayan world. Gigantic mountains covered with thick primeval forests, the generous and welcoming attitude of its unassuming people who have not rejected their spiritual heritage for modern ways; all makes for a unique cultural experience.

As you visit the country’s impressive whitewashed Dzongs (fortress-monasteries) that are thriving centers of worship and culture, and meet the people as you travel through the countryside, you’ll see how the past remains an integral part of the very vibrant present. One of the highlight is the Tsechu, a religious festival, an exuberant and earthy affair featuring fancifully costumed dancers performing masked dance-dramas before hundreds of onlookers. Mingling with the locals in this joyous celebration, a highlight of their social calendar – is a unique honor, bestowed to only a limited number of visitors each year.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Paro
Day 2 & 3: Punakha & Wangdue Valley
Day 4 & 5: Jakar (Bumthang)
Day 6: Tang valley (Bumthang)
Day 7: Trongsa
Day 8 &9 : Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley
Day 10& 11: Thimphu.
Day 12: Paro Valley
Day 13: Paro (Hike to Takstang)
Day 14: Departure.

Included

Daily tourists fees
Bhutan visa fees and permits
Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (good mix of 3-4 star hotels)
All meals and some evening tea/snacks
All transfers and sightseeing with entrance fees.
Local English Speaking Tour leader/Guide.

Not included

Flights into and out of Bhutan
Travel/Medical Insurance
Personal expenses such as bar/beverages, optional tips, gifts etc