6 Rare Bhutan Crane Festival Tour Package | Awe
Overview
This bhutan crane festival tour package is timed around the Black-Necked Crane Festival, held each November in the Phobjikha Valley to mark the start of the cranes’ winter season. The six day route covers Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey, adding the festival to a circuit that already includes the Tiger’s Nest area and Punakha Dzong. The festival day in Gangtey brings local dance performances and crane-themed programs to the monastery grounds, a smaller and more community-focused event than the larger Tshechus held elsewhere in the country. This bhutan crane festival tour package pairs the wildlife angle with Bhutan’s cultural stops.
Bon Voyagers manages the ground programme for this bhutan crane festival tour package from arrival at Paro International Airport. A private vehicle covers every transfer across Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey, with a guide for all six days. Five nights of deluxe hotel accommodation on double sharing basis include daily breakfast and dinner on MAP basis, though Gangtey itself uses a comfortable lodge rather than a deluxe hotel. The festival day at Gangtey Monastery is fixed to the projected November dates, confirmed closer to the travel season since the exact day can shift slightly. The per person cost of this bhutan crane festival tour package is ₹25,500.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Pickup and drop at Paro International Airport on Day 1 and Day 6 respectively.
- All road transfers by private vehicle across Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey as per the itinerary.
- Guide charges for an English-speaking licensed guide throughout all six days.
- Access to the Black-Necked Crane Festival programme at Gangtey Monastery grounds on Day 4.
- Five nights accommodation on double sharing basis - one night each in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey, and one night in Paro on return.
- Daily breakfast and dinner at all hotels and lodges on MAP basis throughout all six days.
- Entry permits and route permits required for travel within Bhutan.
- Meet and greet service at Paro International Airport on arrival.
Not Included
- Flight tickets to and from Paro, not included and booked separately by the traveller.
- Lunch on any day throughout the trip.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), payable directly to the Bhutan government, currently USD 100 per person per night for international travellers and INR 1,200 per person per night for Indian nationals, not included in the per person cost above.
- Binoculars, telephoto camera equipment and any personal gear for crane viewing.
- Personal expenses including laundry, tips, bottled water, soft drinks, telephone calls and shopping.
- Porter charges.
- Any additional sightseeing or extra vehicle use beyond what is listed in the itinerary.
- Room heater charges, optional tours and sightseeing entrance fees not mentioned under the inclusions above.
- Costs arising from natural events including landslides, road blockage or weather-related changes, to be borne by the traveller and paid directly on the spot.
- Any item not clearly listed under the inclusions above.
Best Time to Visit
Bhutan has four distinct seasons (Spring, Summer/Monsoon, Autumn, Winter) with climate varying significantly by altitude, from subtropical in the south (warm/humid) to cold/polar in the north, with heavy summer monsoons (June-Sept) and dry, cold winters (Dec-Feb) with potential snowfall at high elevations; expect sunny, crisp autumns and mild springs.
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Important Price & Package Conditions
- Prices are subject to availability and may vary based on travel dates, hotel selection, and seasonal demand.
- The actual price is reconfirmed at the time of booking. Discounts or deals may apply depending on ongoing promotions.
- Prices displayed do not include optional add-ons such as cab upgrades, special activities, or extra room categories unless mentioned.
- For group bookings, custom itineraries, or peak season travel, final pricing may differ. Please connect with our travel expert.
- 50% advance payment confirms your booking.
- Remaining balance is due 45 days before travel.
- Natural disasters or political unrest will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Valid for Indian nationals only. International guests may require special permits.
- Carry original government ID for all hotels.
- Secure payments and flexible policies.
- 24x7 emergency support during travel.
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