Black-Necked Crane Festival
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Trip highlights:
The annual Black-Necked Crane Festival takes place in the courtyard of Gangtey Gonpa, nestled in the scenic Phobjikha Valley, marking the arrival of these endangered and majestic birds. Held on November 11th, the festival coincides with the birthday of the fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuk. This vibrant event features mesmerizing mask dances, traditional crane dances, and various cultural performances that uplift and celebrate Bhutanese heritage.
The festival serves a dual purpose: to raise awareness about conserving the endangered Black-Necked Cranes and to foster community spirit among local villagers who gather to enjoy the festivities with their families and friends. It’s a time when the valley comes alive with cultural vibrancy and environmental stewardship, making it a significant cultural event in Bhutan.
The cost given below is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $100 per
person per night and Bhutan visa fee of US $40 per person.
Entrance fees for monuments and festival visits are to be paid separately.
- 1 pax : US $ 3300 per person.
- 2 pax: US $ 2760 per person.
- 3 pax or more: US $ 2580 per person.
Flight Connections & Fares
Value-added services
- All meals [breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea].
- Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. The single room supplement is extra.
- All transportation within the country, including airport transfers.
- Sustainable development fee (SDF).
- Bhutan visa fee (US $40).
- English-speaking local guide.
- Bottled water.
- Drukair / Bhutan Airlines fares.
- Entrance fees for museums and monuments.
- Travel insurance premiums.
- Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
- Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost include head”.
- Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals,
Portage, bellboy charges tips or any other services.
FLIGHT CONNECTION AND FARES:
Singapore–Paro–Singapore (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $1072.96.
- Business Class: US $1792.50.
Bangkok–Paro–Bangkok (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $932.
- Business Class: US $1290.
Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu. (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $468.
- Business Class: US $710.
Delhi–Paro–Delhi (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $605.
- Business Class: US $1033.
Kolkata–Paro–Kolkata (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $456.
- Business Class: US $706.
Dhaka (Bangladesh) – Paro – Dhaka (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $462.
- Business Class: US $766.
Detailed Itinerary
Meet and greet at the Paro Airport and drive to Thimphu.
On the way, a short stop to view Tamchog monastery built in 1420 by Thang Tong Gyalpo. He
built 108 bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, out of which 8 were built in Bhutan.
In the evening, visit Tashichho dzong , seat of the national government and the central monastic
body.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, visit:
– National Postal Museum, where you can print your pictures on the official Bhutanese stamps.
– National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honor of the late His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
– Tallest statue of a sitting Buddha in the world (51.5 m) at Kuensel Phodrang Park.
In the afternoon, visit:
– Changangkha lhakhang , the oldest temple in Thimphu Valley, built in the 13th century by
Lama Phajo Drugom Shigpo.
– Takin preserve center (the takin is the national animal of Bhutan). The Bhutanese believe that Takin
is created by Drukpa Kuenley, the divine madman of Bhutan.
– Sangay Gang Viewpoint, from where you can see the beautiful view of Thimphu Valley below.
– Dupthop Lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
In the morning, drive to Punakha. On the way, visit:
– Dochula Pass with its 108 stupas and the beautiful Himalayan mountain ranges. The annual Druk
The Wangyel festival is held here on the 13th of December.
– Chimi Lhakhang, built in 1499 to honor Lama Drukpa Kuenley, the divine madman of Bhutan. The
temple is also called “the temple of fertility.” He traveled throughout Bhutan and Tibet using songs
and humor to spread his teachings of salvation through sex. The childless couples from across the
country visit this temple to offer prayers and to seek blessings. This temple is also the highlight
of a honeymoon in Bhutan.
In the afternoon, visit Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal which is also
the winter residence of Je Khenpo, the chief abbot of Bhutan.
In the evening, walk the suspension bridge across the Pho Chu River, the longest of its kind in Bhutan.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
In the morning, hike to Khamsum Yulley Monastery. Then drive to the beautiful Gangtey Valley.
On the way, visit the Wangdue Phodrang dzong, built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
While in Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa monastery. Then visit the black-necked crane information
center.
In the evening, explore the beautiful Phobjikha Valley.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
In the morning, drive to Gangtey Gompa and witness the spectacular Black-Necked Crane Festival.
2025 (full day).
In the evening, explore the beautiful Phobjikha Valley.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
In the morning, drive to Thimphu. Lunch at the Dochula cafeteria.
Hike to Lungchutse temple. A beautiful hike with a very good view of Gasa dzong and Mt. Masagang
and other mountains.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
In the morning, drive to the Cheli La pass. It separates Paro from Haa valley and has the highest
motorable road in Bhutan at 3810 m. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the Himalayas, including
Mt. Jomolhari.
On the way back, visit the Kila Gompa nunnery.
In the afternoon, visit the Ta dzong, the national museum of Bhutan. Then visit Rinpung,
the dzong, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, is the administrative center of Paro district.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
In the morning, hike to Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang), built in 1684 by Gyaltse Tenzin
Rabgay.
In the afternoon, visit Drugyal Dzong, built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then
visit Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King, Srongtsen Gampo
Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
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VALUE- ADDED SERVICES
- Hot stone bath.
- Cycling around Paro Valley.
- Practice archery.
- Bhutanese cooking class.
- Bhutanese cultural show featuring various mask dances and folk dances.
- Talk on Gross National Happiness/Buddhism.
- Consulting an astrologer.
- Practice dart.
- Performing a religious ceremony.
- Marriage ceremonies.
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