Bhutan: Haa Spring Festival Group Tour

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  • Trip Duration: 7 Days 6 Nights
  • Trip Type: Cultural Tours
  • Seasons: Spring
  • Elevation: 2200m (7217ft) to 3210m(10531ft)

Details

Departing every Spring (April 6th to 12th), join us on this discounted group tour to explore the regions of Paro, Punakha, Haa, and Thimphu.

Experience spring in Bhutan at one of the country’s newest and most exciting festivals. Meet like-minded travelers, explore vibrant markets filled with local products, and choose from a variety of outdoor activities such as fly fishing, hiking, and luxury camping.

Tour Highlight

  • Visit historical monasteries and temples such as the Lhakhang Karpo and Nab (Black and white), temples, Dzongs, markets, and museums.
  • Attend the Haa Spring Festival where you will witness Bhutanese nomadic life and people. 
  • Witness Sacred Himalayan Mountain ranges such as Mount Jomolhari. 
  • Hike to Taktsang “Tiger’s Nest” Monastery. 

Trip Itinerary
Day 01: 6th April: Arrive in Paro and sightseeing
Day 02: 7th April: Paro – Haa – Attend Haa Spring Festival. (65 km /2.5 hrs)
Day 03: 8th April: Haa – Thimphu Sightseeings (109 km /3 hrs)
Day 04: 9th April: Thimphu – Punakha ( 77 km/2.5km)
Day 05: 10th April: Punakha- Paro ( 142 km/3.5hrs)
Day 06: 11th April: Paro – “Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 07: 12th April: Departure

Total Cost for the entire Trip = USD 2105 USD 1781 per person

Visa:
All tourists (other than Indian nationality) must obtain a Bhutan visa clearance
before traveling to Bhutan. Do not worry, we will assist you in getting the visa process done.

Flight:
We will assist you in getting the flight tickets done. Since we have only 2 airlines in Bhutan and have limited flights, early booking of tickets is recommended. We have flights operating from the following cities to/from Bhutan and you will need to connect your flight to any of the below destinations:

  • Singapore (Druk Air)
  • Bangkok in Thailand (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)
  • Delhi, Kolkata (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines) and Guwahati (Druk Air) in India and
  • Kathmandu in Nepal (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

Price Includes

  • Government Fees, Royalty & Taxes
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 3 Star hotel room (Double & Twin Sharing room)
  • All meals (Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner) at a local restaurant or hotel
  • Transport/Vehicle with a driver throughout your stay
  • An Experienced tour guide (English Speaking)
  • All Sights & entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Complimentary Bottled water

Price Excludes

  • Airfare
  • Travel Insurance
  • Costs for extra activities
  • Single room supplement
  • Personal drinks & beverages
  • Additional hotel facilities like laundry, personal calls, hot stone bath, etc.
  • Tips for the Guide and Driver

Itinerary

Day 1: 06 April : Arrive in Paro and sightseeing

Elevation: 2250 m / 7546 ft

On your arrival in Bhutan, you will immediately experience the quaint uniqueness of
your surroundings: the green mountains, fresh air, and peaceful stillness will encompass
you about giving you a feeling that you have abandoned the world’s hustle and bustle for a
place far away captured in a time capsule.

After completing check-in formalities at Paro airport, our guide and driver will warmly
traditionally welcome you and visit the following places:

National Museum/ Ta Dzong: Visit the Museum which was the former watchtower for
the Rinpung Dzong (Dzong meaning ‘Fort’). It was converted into the National
Museum in 1968. The museum stands on a promontory overlooking the Paro Valley.

Paro/ Rinpung Dzong: Built in 1645 A.D. is now the seat of the district administration
as well as the home for the monastic school. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with
its superb woodwork, is one of the most beautiful in the nation.

Evening: take a leisure walk and explore Paro Town

Day 2: 07 April : Paro - Haa + Attend the Haa Spring Festival

Distance: 65km/3hrs
Elevation: 2894 m / 9495 ft

After an early breakfast, drive to Haa via Chelela Pass (the highest Motorola pass) which is a
gentle uphill climb through forests of blue pine, fir, oak, and rhododendrons till the Chelela Pass.
The pass at an elevation of 3810m provides a panoramic view of the northern and western
Himalayan Mountain ranges as well as Haa and Paro Valleys.

Attend the Haa Spring Festival, Celebration of traditional living culture, nomadic lifestyles,
unique Bhutanese cuisine, traditional sports, and religious Mask Dance performances.

Overnight in Haa

Day 3: 08 April : Haa - Thimphu Sightseeings

Distance: 109 km /4 hrs
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft

After breakfast, drive to Thimphu, the Capital of Bhutan to rest and visit the following sites:
– Buddha point
– Takin Preserve
– Centenary Farmers Market
– Explore Thimphu Town

Overnight in Thimphu

Day 4: 09 April : Thimphu - Punakha

Distance: 77 km /2.5hrs
Elevation: 1200 m / 3900ft

After breakfast, drive to Punakha. The journey will take you across Dochula pass
(3150m) where you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Eastern Himalayan
Mountain ranges. Take a walk around the 108 stupas which decorate the pass. Also
visit the Druk Wangyel stupas built by the four Queens as a tribute to the fourth King
of Bhutan.

Upon reaching Punakha valley, visit the following sites:
– Chimi Lhakhang
– Punakha Dzong
– Suspension Bridge

Overnight in Punakha

Day 5: 10 April : Punakha - Paro

Distance: 142 km/3-4hrs
Elevation: 2250 m / 7546 ft

After an early breakfast, visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong: The impressive
Wangduephodrang Dzong perched on a ridge overlooking the Punatsangchu and
Dangchu Rivers.

Drive back to Paro re-crossing Dochula Pass and past the confluence of the Thimphu
and Paro River.

Evening: take a leisure walk and explore Paro Town.

Day 06: 11 April : Paro - “Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery”

Hiking Duration: Approx. 5 to 6 hrs roundtrip
Elevation: 3120m / 10236ft

In the morning, take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, founding father of the Bhutanese form of Mahayana Buddhism, arrived here on the back of a tigress, and meditated at this monastery.

Optional: Traditional farmhouse visit (Tentative and subjective to change depending upon the host family.) Experience Hot Stone Bath (Additional Charges per person).

Overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 07: 12 April : Departure

After breakfast, drive on to the airport in Paro. Seven days’ tour will end after boarding
your flight to your onward destination as you bid farewell to the beautiful Kingdom of
Bhutan.

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