Tour overview

The festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of these endangered and majestic birds. It is organized to generate awareness and understanding on the importance of conserving the endangered cranes. The Black necked crane festival in Bhutan 2026 includes cultural programs such as folk songs and dances.  The mask dances performed by the local people, cranes dances and environmental conservation themed dramas and songs by school children

Black Necked Crane Festival in Bhutan Date

Black necked crane festival in Bhutan 2026, festival date: 11th November 2026.

Venue: courtyard of Gangtey Gompa monastery, Gangtey valley.

 Black Necked Crane Festival cost:

The cost given below is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.

Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.

Solo travel: US $ 2760.

2 pax: US $  2280 per person.

3 pax or more: US $ 2120 per person.

Nature of trip: Private & guided Bhutan travel.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Accommodation: (twin / double sharing basis). Single room supplement is extra
  • All Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Local Guide
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Bottled Water

Not Included

  • Air Fare
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal Expenses (Beverages/laundries/Tips)
  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments & festival visit.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.

Black Necked Crane Festival – Highlights

Witness the Black necked crane festival 2026.
Meet local People.
Scenic landscapes.
Ancient temples, monasteries and dzongs.
Witness archery matches.
Bhutanese villages and farmhouse.

Itinerary (Sketch)

Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing (54 km, 1 hour drive).:
Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing:
Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing (76 Km, 2 hours drive):
Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey (75 km, 2 hours):
Day 5. Gangtey – Witness the black-necked crane festival 2026:
Day 6. Gangtey – Thimphu sightseeing (128 km, 6 hours):
Day 7. Thimphu – Paro sightseeing (54 km, 1 hour drive):
Day 8. Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery:
Day 9. Paro – Departure (End of tour – Black necked crane festival in Bhutan)