Bumthang Nimalung Festival: 03-05 July, 2025

Trip length: 9 Days - 8 Nights

Trip Type: Festival

Seasons: Monsoon

Elevation: 2250 - 3200 mtrs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Guided Tour

  • Daily Sustainable development fees

  • Visa application fees

  • Airport transfer in Bhutan

  • Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at approved restaurants or hotels in Bhutan

  • Accommodation in gov. approved 3 star hotel

  • A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide

  • An experienced driver

  • A tour vehicle

  • Visa fees to Bhutan

  • Entry fees & Permits

  • Mineral bottled water

WHAT'S EXCLUDED:

  • Airfares

  • Meals at 4 & 5 stars restaurants

  • 4 & 5 stars hotels (can arrange at additional cost)

  • Hotel stay outside of Bhutan

  • Expenditure of a personal nature

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips for the guide and driver

  • Alcohol & beverages

Cost of the Trip per Person:
Important Visa Information:

All non-Indian tourists must obtain a Bhutan visa before traveling. For more details on visa visit our page.
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Flight Bookings:

We recommend booking your flights early as Bhutan has limited flights and only two airlines operating to and from the country. Please connect your flight to one of these destinations:

  • Bangkok, Thailand (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

  • Delhi, Kolkata, or Guwahati, India (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

  • Dubai (Druk Air)

  • Kathmandu, Nepal (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

  • Singapore (Druk Air)

We'll also assist you with flight bookings for Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines to ensure a seamless travel experience for you.

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Tour Highlights:

  • Witness the grand Paro Festival

  • Hike to Tiger's Nest (Taktshang Monastery)

  • Sight Seeing in Thimphu

  • Sight Seeing in Paro

Overview:

Day 01: 2nd July: Paro sightseeing
Day 02: 3rd July: Paro – Punakha (142 km/4 hrs)
Day 03: 4th July: Punakha – Bumthang (6 hrs/ 213 km) – Attend Nimalung Festival
Day 04: 5th July: Bumthang sightseeing
Day 05: 6th July: Bumthang – Gangtey/Phobjikha (130 km/4 hrs)
Day 06: 7th July: Phobjikha – Thimphu (3.5 hrs/130 km)
Day 07: 8th July: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 08: 9th July: Hike to Tiger’s-nest Monastery (65 km/1.5 hrs)
Day 09: 10th July: Departure

The Nimalung Festival in Bumthang, Bhutan, is a vibrant three-day celebration that blends traditional folk dances, music, and spiritual rituals. Locals, dressed in colorful costumes, perform lively dances while traditional instruments accompany the festivities. The highlight comes on the final day when the Guru Tshengye Thongdrol, a sacred tapestry depicting the Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche, is unfurled, offering blessings and spiritual protection to all who witness it. This festival provides a unique opportunity to immerse in Bhutanese culture, experiencing both the joyous atmosphere and the deep spiritual significance that defines the country’s traditions.

Note: To fully embrace the vibrant festivities and receive the festival’s delightful blessings, plan your tour to begin before 3rd July. This ensures at least one full day of immersion in the limitless joy, cultural richness, and spiritual significance of the Paro Tshechu.

*For luxury package, which includes 4 and 5 star hotels, please write to us separately.