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Thimphu Festival - 8 days

8 days
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Start and end in Paro
4.6
2,229 traveler reviews
Thimphu Festival - 8 days - On The Go Tours
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  • Festival & Events
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  • In-depth Cultural
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic Punakha Dzong
  • Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Witness the Tshechu Festival in Thimphu
  • Visit the giant Buddha Dordenma statue
  • Walk the Tachogang Iron Chain Bridge

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Paro
  2. Day 2 Punakha, Chimi Lhakhang Temple & Camp by the Mo Chu River
  3. Day 3 Punakha Valley
  4. Day 4 Masked dances of the Thimphu Tshechu (Festival)
  5. Day 5 Memorial Chorten & Handicrafts
  6. Day 6 National Museum and Kichu Lhakhang
  7. Day 7 Tiger's Nest Monastery
  8. Day 8 Paro
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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4.6
(2,229 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

1,423

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Carl
    · October 18th, 2018
    Brilliant tour - Bhutan is truly magical and this tour exceeded my expectations
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  • Patrick
    · April 28th, 2025
    Very enjoyable! Had a great time seeing a lot of different places in Japan and got to eat some fantastic food along the way.
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  • Kathleen
    · April 6th, 2025
    It is an active tour and really gives you a chance to see everything in southern Japan. Lots of free time and definitely worth the price!
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Thimphu Festival - 8 days
From Paro to Paro

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Tour ID: 238141

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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. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan. 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. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $600 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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