Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu
Festivals of Bhutan - Thimphu
11 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Bhutan, Nepal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AIBB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
16-99
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Hidden away in a corner of the Himalaya, the secretive kingdom of Bhutan is an unforgettable destination with ancient traditions, spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant festivals. At these hundreds of people gather to see the monks, dressed in brightly coloured robes, perform ritual dances. For several days there are masked dances and prayer meetings, and a general carnival atmosphere prevails. The spring departures visit Paro Festival, whilst the autumn departures take in Thimphu Festival.
Please note: This itinerary is valid for departures starting in Kathmandu on 22 September 2023 and 11 September 2024 attending Thimphu Festival.
Please refer to the alternative Paro Festival itinerary for departures starting in Kathmandu on 14 March 2024.
Highlights
Itinerary
What's Included
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Kathmandu visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Food
Breakfast is included throughout the trip plus eight lunches and eight dinners whilst in Bhutan.
The meals in Bhutan are usually buffet style and include Bhutanese and Western food. Bhutanese food can sometimes be considered a little bland - this is generally because chilies are frequently used in traditional dishes, and these are often omitted to adapt to foreigners' tastes. We will find an assortment of meat, vegetable, rice and potato dishes and many examples of the infamous 'Ema Datshi' (chilies and cheese). If you are finding the food either too bland and want to try more local food, or too spicy please talk to your leader and they will do what they can to accommodate your requests.
Breakfasts are an assortment of cereals, eggs, toast, fruit and often some Bhutanese dishes. Lunches will be taken in a restaurant and dinners are either taken in the hotel or at a local restaurant.
Please allow approximately £25-30 ($30-40) per day for other main meals in Kathmandu.
Accommodation
We spend 10 nights in tourist-class hotels. They are simple, local-style accommodations. All rooms have attached bathrooms and heaters. All food is included at the hotels and local restaurants and is usually a buffet – it is simple and a mixture of Bhutanese, continental and Chinese.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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