Bhutan Festival Tour
Time your trip around a Tshechu and witness Bhutan’s masked dance traditions.
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Destinations: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha
Overview
Built around the date of a major Tshechu, this tour combines festival attendance with the region’s core cultural sights, giving context to the dances, costumes and community celebration you’ll witness.
Tour Highlights
- Attend a Tshechu masked dance festival
- Punakha Dzong and Dochula Pass
- Tiger’s Nest hike
- Local market and craft visits
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive Paro
Arrival and transfer to your hotel, evening at leisure.
- Day 2
Festival day (Paro or Thimphu Tshechu)
Full day at the festival grounds observing masked dances and community celebrations.
- Day 3
Continue festival or local sightseeing
A second festival day, or town sightseeing if the Tshechu has concluded.
- Day 4
Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
Cross the pass and settle into the Punakha valley.
- Day 5
Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang
Explore the dzong and walk through farmland to Chimi Lhakhang.
- Day 6
Return to Paro
Drive back to Paro with stops along the way.
- Day 7
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
A half-day hike to Taktsang.
- Day 8
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
What's Included
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- All meals during the tour
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Private transportation within Bhutan
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) coordination
- Festival ground access
What's Not Included
- International airfare
- Bhutan visa processing fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Tshechu dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and shift each year — confirm exact dates when enquiring.
- Festival grounds can be crowded; arrive early for the best viewing spots.