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4 days - Thimphu Festival, Tiger's Nest Hike and Bhutan Adventure


4 days - Thimphu Festival, Tiger's Nest Hike and Bhutan Adventure

4 days

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Join in on the festivities of the colorful masked dances at the Thimphu Tshechu / Festival and hike to the magical Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Taktsang Monastery in Paro

If you are hard up on time but need to visit Bhutan for its sensational popularity, this is the perfect journey for the fast paced traveler. Join in on the festivities of the colorful masked dances at the Thimphu Tshechu / Festival and hike to the magical Tiger’s Nest Monastery / Taktsang Monastery in Paro.

Discover the ancient well preserved cultural and heritage sites of Bhutan spiced up with a few short hikes alongside spectacular views of mountains and vales topped up by your tour guide filling you in with magical stories, myths and legends of Bhutan. While the days are filled with stunning drives through the valleys, visits to charming temples, colorful masked dances and leisurely short hikes, the evenings are well deserved indulgence in the nightlife of Bhutan.

What's included?
    • Airport transfers
    • Stay at 3 star hotel – all properties, services and standards as approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan for international tourists
    • All 3 meals including picnic lunches if required
    • Bottled mineral water throughout
    • Cooler box for cold water/beverage in the vehicle
    • Hot thermos with tea/coffee on the go
    • Umbrellas
    • Dedicated SUV vehicle with a driver
    • English Speaking Guide throughout the Trip
    • Monumental Fees
    • Bhutan Tourism Development Fee
    • VISA Fee
    • Government Royalty- goes towards the socio-economic development activities, eg, education, health, roads, etc

    Complimentary Activities: Optional

    • Hoisting of prayer flags– as per your birth an astrologer will consult the Divination Charts and accordingly your guide will purchase the appropriate prayer flags the most benefit and protect you
    • Traditional farmhouse experience
    • Traditional hot stone bath
    • Holistic Massage
    • Bhutanese cooking experience
    • Wear the traditional National dress - Set of Kira for women and Gho for men
    • Play/practice a game of traditional archery and darts
    Exclusions
      • Air fare
      • Beverages - bottled Juice and alcohol
      • Tips/gratuities
      • Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
      • Expenses of personal nature and shopping
      Please note
        • This tour is recommended for all people with ages ranging from 1 – 80 years old including for the hike to the Tiger’s Nest. Additionally your tour guide and driver will assist the young and elderly travelers to make it possible for the visit.
        • Decent casual wear is allowed as per the weather, shorts, skirts, sleeveless allowed. However proper dress code while visiting temples, monasteries and Dzongs (long sleeves and long pants)
        • There is a Sim Card sales counter at the Paro International Exit Gate and we suggest you to buy a local sim card; or your guide can help you buy a simcard from the town. The price of 1 sim card is about USD 3.00
        • Tiger’s Nest Monastery is located at 3,800 meters above the sea level and Paro valley floor is at about 3,000 meters. So you will be climbing almost 600 meters till the main monastery.
        • There are riding ponies available till halfway to the Monastery and walk from there; but ponies are not available for the walk downhill.
        • This is a private tour and only your group is included.
        What to bring
          • A print out of the your Air Tickets to show while checking in at the Airport
          • A print out of your Bhutan Visa to show at the Immigration Counter at the Airport
          • Hiking Shoes/Walking Sneakers
          • Walking Slippers
          • Personal Toiletries
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