Bhutan Dragon Festival Tour

Bhutan Dragon Festival Tour

Definitive Cultural & Festival Tour of Bhutan

Trip Overview

cultural_tour Duration 12 Days
Easy Trip Level Easy
festivaltours Trip Type Festival Tours
Activities Included Activities Included
Activities Included Culture Tours Activities Included Festival Tours
best Best Months March, April, May, October, November

best Good Months January, February, September, December

best Lean Months June, July, August

accommodations Accommodation Hotel are tourist standard 3 to 4* category.
meals Meals All meals included

Trip Highlights

    • Visit to multiple festivals.
    • Colorful local markets .
    • Dzongs (monastery/fort), temples
    • Arts & Architecture
    • Optional hike to Taktsang (tigers nest) Monastery  and Chimi lhakhang.
    • Opportunity to meet locals, visit local villages, homes. etc
    • Escorted locally by expert and friendly Bhutanese Tour Leader.

Trip Description

The Kingdom of Bhutan stands as one of the world’s lesser-known treasures. In this “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” the measure of quality of life transcends material success to focus on Gross National Happiness, and the Bhutanese lead comfortable, serene lives. Until recently, this small country remained in splendid isolation, devoted to preserving its rich Buddhist traditions and pristine landscapes. A limited number of guests each year visit to explore Bhutan’s natural and cultural wonders.

During this Dragon Festival trip, you will have the opportunity to attend at least one or multiple colorful festivals, gaining insight into Bhutanese culture and traditions while visiting unique fortresses, monasteries, and ancient temples. On occasions, your dinners /Lunches will be hosted by local families. We will explore local farms, villages, and schools, providing an opportunity to meet and learn from the locals.

First introduced in 2001, the Dragon Festival Tour has undergone slight modifications each year to align with changing conditions. This includes the addition of a one-way internal flight to enhance the overall travel experience.
Join us on this definitive Cultural immersion Journey, among ancient monasteries and temples, Himalayan peaks and glacial rivers, rare flora and fauna and extraordinary people. We assure you that this will be one of your most memorable trip.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 & 2: Arrive and drive to the capital, Thimphu

Day 3 & 4: In Punakha & Wangdue Valley

Day 5: Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley

Day 6 : Trongsa 

Day 7 & 8: In Bumthang

Day 9 & 10 : Fly to Paro & Tour

Day 11: In Paro (Hike to Takstang)

Day 12: Departure


Please note that the schedules are revised for each trips to incorporate the festivals, events.

 

Included

    • Accommodations in 3-4star hotels/lodges.
    • All meals including some evening tea
    • All transfers
    • Sightseeing with entrance fees
    • One way internal flight
    • English Speaking Bhutanese Guide/Tour Leader
    • Bhutan Visa
    • Daily SDF
    • Bhutan Visa fees.
    • Bottled water and other complimentary services

Not included

    • Flights into and out of Bhutan (listed separately).
    • Travel & Medical Insurance ( Recommended).
    • All optional expenses such gifts, tips (optional), laundry, bars and beverages and other personal expenses not listed in the included section.

Trip Map

Bhutan Dragon Festival Tour