Tangsibji is a village near Ura Valley in Bumthang District. Bumthang is the cultural capital of Bhutan. The festival is held in the small village temple starting in September. It is a village near Ura valley in Bumthang district. The festival is held in the small village temple, which starts in September of every year. For exact festival dates please get in touch with us before confirming the tour. It is always better to witness local festivals that tourists hardly visit. This type of event gives you the authentic Bhutanese experience for tourists away from financial gain. This is not so popular festival like Paro and Thimphu festivals but unique. we take domestic flights from Paro and attend the festival return back the next day and continue our cultural tour. This itinerary is unique and consists of all 3-star accommodations. You can also select Luxury Hotel if you wish to upgrade.

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Tangsibi Mani Festival Trip Facts

Trip Name: Tangsibji Mani Festival Tour
Trip Duration: 6 Nights and 7 Days
Trip Cost: US$ 2140 Per Person
Trip Guide: Licensed Guide.
Trip Type: Luxury Festival and Cultural Tour.
Meals: All Inclusive
Accommodation: Luxury Hotels
Tour Activity: Cultural, Hikes, and Festival
Transport: Private Cars.
Festival Date: 15th to 17th March 2025

Tangsibi Mani Festival Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at the Airport and Transfer to Thimphu. Altitude 2400M.
Day 02: Thimphu Tour. Altitude 2400M.
Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha. Distance 72.8km | Driving time 2hr 3 mins | Altitude 1200M.
Day 04: Punakha to Bumthang. Distance 212.4KM | Driving time 6 Hours | Alt 2800M.
Day 05: Attend Tangsibji Festival. Altitude 2800M.
Day 06: Bumthang to Paro Via Flight.Flight time 25 to 30 Minutes | Altitude 2300M.
Day 07: See off from Paro Airport. Altitude 2300M.

Flight Details for Tangsibi Mani Festival March 12-18, 2025

Flights Detail Bangkok to Paro KB 153 Departs at 0600 and Arrival at 0815
Paro to Bangkok KB152 Departs at 1150 and Arrival Bangkok at 1600
Kathmandu to Paro KB 401 Departs at 0900 and arrives at Paro at 1020
Paro to Kathmandu KB 400 Departs at 0700 and Arrival Kathmandu at 0800

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Highlights

Attend Unique Tangsibji Festival in Bumthang.
Explore Ura Valley.
Enjoy the Mountain Flights.
Stay in Luxury Hotels.

Day 1 :

Arrival Paro and Transfer to Thimphu. Distance 60KM | Driving time 1 Hour | Altitude 2400M.

Arrival Paro and drive to Thimphu. Thimphu is the only capital in the world where there is no traffic light and white gloved police personal handles the traffic throughout the day. The capital lies at an altitude of 2200m and is about 1 hour drive from Paro Airport. Upon landing at Paro airport our team will assist you and brief you about Tour itinerary. Upon reaching Thimphu visit centenary farmers weekend market. Here you see people from all walks of life to sell their local products. The products like local rice, apples, bananas and many other fresh fruits and vegetables are displayed. You can also buy if you are the lover of veggies. In the evening visit Thimphu town, explore the area.

Day 2 :

Thimphu City Tour | Altitude 2400M

Thimphu city tour. Today we will be visiting Textile museam, Folk Heritage, 13th arts and craft School. In the evening we will visit Tashichhodzong. Textile museam showcase the textile product from all over Bhutan, locals from villages, they weave and send their finished product for sale in the capital to tourist and local buyers. Visit the fold heritage museam; the glimpse of local life style of Bhutanese people is displayed here. You can see traditional kitchen, barn, century old house and prayer wheel. You will be taken back to century old culture of Bhutan when the local guide here explain the detail of how Bhutanese people lived peacefully before the medern technology and concrete building took over the ancient life style. In the evening visit Tashichhodzong the office of the King of Bhutan and Minister. Over night at Hotel.

Day 3 :

Thimphu to Punakha | Distance 72.8km | Driving time 2hr 3 mins | Altitude 1200M.

Punakha is 3 hours drive from Thimphu. 30 minutes drive from thimphu we reach the Dochula pass, beautiful view point where you are greeted with 10 prominent Himalayan mountain Ranges.We will spend more time here at pass. We shall go for a hike towards small monastery on the dochula mountains and exjoy the beauty of nature. Further drive towards punakha valley we come across Chimi Lhakhang located on a small hillock over looking Lobesa valley. The temple is dedicated to Phallus master saint Drukpa Kuenley. You will also come across small soveniors shop selling small phaluses. If you are with family and not comfortable our guide will inform you in advance. Over night at Hotel.

Day 4 :

Punakha to Bumthang | Distance 212.4KM | Driving time 6 Hours | Altitude 2800M.

Bumthang is 4 hoursa drive from Punakha via Trongsa. Now we ascend to higher valley and colder region than Punakha. Punakha is temperate valley with warm weather where as Bumthang is Alpine with cold temperature. On the way you might come across Yaks and rhododendrons that makes our journey more fun and interesting. You cross two high pass of Pelela and Yotongla before reaching Bumthang. If time permit we will visit Trongsa dzong, Trongsa Museam and in Bumthang visit Jakar Dzong. Over night at Hotel.

Day 5 :

Attend Tangsibji Mani Festival | Altitude 2800M.

Attend the festival. The festival begins with local monks performing Puja first and offering of prayer to local deities. It is followed by Mask Dance, Local secular dance and blessings by monks. This is the great opportunity to interact with locals of Bumthang and taste the delicacy of Bumthang. The festival gibves the insight of Bhutanese culture and lifestyle of how the local lived their life. Over night at Hotel.

Day 6 :

Bumthang to Paro via Flight | Flight time 25 to 30 Minutes | Altitude 2300M.

25 minutes mountain flight from Bumthang to Paro. We start our flight from Batpalatahng airport to Paro International Airport. The airport is just 15 minutes drive from Hotel. Our team will be waiting to take you to the airport. Our guide will accompany you till Paro and continue the tour. The mountain flights ofer you the great view of Bumthang, Trongsa, Punakha and Thimphu. You can also view all four Dzongs of Bhutan. In the afternoon visit Drugyel Dzong recently restored to its former glory. The dzong has a beautifull hostory of how it protected the people pf Paro from Tibetan Invasion, that is why its called victory dzong. Visit Dungtse Lhakhang. The temple has four pillar chained to its ground. Local beleive that if the chain is broken the temple will fly to Tibet where it came from. In the evening do some shopping to take back home.

Day 7 :

Drop at Airport and See off. Altitude 2300M.

Tangsibji Mani festival ends here today. We will drop you to the airport and see you off.

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What are the Hotels used for this trip?

Hotel Taj Tashi

Hotel Taj Tashi in Thimphu is centrally located 5 star Hotel with luxury accommodation. The design is synchronised with Bhutanese arts and architecture. You will be welcomed with the taste of Bhutan when you enetr the luxury of Taj Tashi in Thimphu. Read the Reviews.

Hotel Uma by Como

Uma by Como is a high-end hotel in Punakha. The second hotel in Bhutan of Uma is an intimate, luxury lodge located at the far western end of the lush Punakha Valley. Read the Hotel reviews.

Hotel Amankora

Amankora hotel is a chain of luxury hotels in Bhutan and one in Bumthang is just 16 rooms Villa. The 16-suite Amankora Bumthang Lodge rests adjacent to the Wandichholing Palace, within the town of Jakar in the Choekhor Valley. Read the Hotel Reviews.

Hotel Le Meridian

Best Luxury Hotel in Paro with a beautiful location. World-class riverfront hotel inspiring happiness! Le Meridien Paro, Riverfront is the perfect destination that offers lifetime opportunity to live in nature. Read the Reviews.

What is the tour cancellation policy?

90% refund for the tour cancelled 45 days prior to arrival date, payment transfer charges will be charged 75% refund for the tour cancelled between 30 to 45 days prior to arrival date No refund for the tour cancelled less than 30 days of arrival date and for the change of itinerary Booking made for 4 star and 5 star hotels have to follow individual hotel’s cancellation policies.

What is the flight cancellation policy?

70% refund for cancellation made before 30 days prior to arrival date (Documentation charge USD 25 applicable) 30% refund for cancellation made between 15 to 30 days of travel date NO refund for cancellation made less than 15 days of travel date Documentation charge applicable for the change of dates, sectors etc (issued tickets only, USD30/ticket)

What is purpose the of a Festival?

A festival is a public or private event that is organized for the purpose of celebrating, commemorating or promoting a specific cultural, artistic, religious or social activity.

Tangsibi Mani Festival 15th to 17th March 2025

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Hotels

Tangsibi Mani Festival Overview

Tangsibi Mani Festival Trip Facts

Tangsibi Mani Festival Tour Itinerary

Flight Details for Tangsibi Mani Festival March 12-18, 2025

Similar Tours and Sights

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Tangsibi Mani Festival Itinerary

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Hotel Taj Tashi

Hotel Uma by Como

Hotel Amankora

Hotel Le Meridian

Hotels used for Tangsibi Mani Festival 2025

Hotel Uma by Como

Hotel Amankora

Hotel Le Meridian

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Tangsibi Mani Festival Overview

Tangsibi Mani Festival Trip Facts

Tangsibi Mani Festival Tour Itinerary

Flight Details for Tangsibi Mani Festival March 12-18, 2025

Similar Tours and Sights

Highlights

Tangsibi Mani Festival Itinerary

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Exclusion

FAQs

Hotel Taj Tashi

Hotel Uma by Como

Hotel Amankora

Hotel Le Meridian

Hotels used for Tangsibi Mani Festival 2025

Hotel Uma by Como

Hotel Amankora

Hotel Le Meridian

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