Paro Festival
One of the most well-known festivals in Bhutan is the Paro Festival (Tshechu). held in Paro fortress every spring. It’s one of Bhutan’s biggest and most popular festival. featuring many different masks dancing perform by Monks and lay monks, which offered color and diversity without taking away from the festival’s spiritual value. It is an excellent choice for travelers from all over the world.
Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu la Pass, Punakha, Phobjikha & Tiger Nest (Hiking).
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Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu (54km, 01 hour)
Day 02: Thimphu festival (Tshechu)
Day 03: Thimphu – Gangtey Gonpa (Phobjikha valley), (134km, 05 hours)
Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Punakha/Wangdue (87km, 03 hours)
Day 05: Punakha – Paro/Sightseeing (125km, 03 hours)
Day 06: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
Day 07: Departure
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Overnight Stay
Thimphu: 2 nights
Punakha: 1 night
Phobjikha: 1 night
Paro: 2 nights
Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu (54km, 01 hour)
On arrival at Paro airport, our representative from our company will greet you and assist in escorting you to Thimphu. followed by a visit.
- On the way there, stop by Tachogang Lhakhang (the temple). The bridge leading there is a 15th-century iron suspension bridge.
- Simply Bhutan is a living museum and a photo Studio.
Evening freely wandered the city. overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu festival (Tshechu)
After breakfast, drive to Tashichho Dzong (fortress), Thimphu’s most beautiful structure, to take part in the Thimphu festival (Tshechu). Tashichho Dzong was constructed in 1641 and is located on the banks of Wang Chhu. In 1670, Tenzing Rabgye, the fourth Temporal Ruler, founded Thimphu Tsechu. A variety of mask dances are performed during one of the most well-known festivals in the nation. One of the best ways to experience Bhutan’s ancient living culture is to attend a Tshechu festival.
Evenings are free for exploring the city. Staying a night in Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu – Gangtey Gonpa (Phobjikha valley), (134km, 05 hours)
After breakfast, followed by a visit.
- Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan.
- The Buddha Dordenma statue is one of the world’s largest Buddha Rupas.
Drive to Phobjikha valley through the Dochu-la pass (3,088 m). The highest peaks of the Himalayas are most magnificently visible on a clear day.
- Druk Wangyal Chorten (Temple) at Dochu La/Nature walks
Lunch will be served along the way. The journey continuous towards Phobjikha Valley, valley is suited in a stunning location surrounded by snow-capped mountains and verdant meadows. It serves as the famous Black-necked Cranes’ winter home.
- Gangtey Gonpa (monastery), One of the most well-known and largest Nyingmapa monasteries in the nation, it is situated on a small hilltop surrounded by a sizable settlement.
Stay overnight at Phobjikha.
Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Punakha/Wangdue (87km, 03 hours)
After breakfast visit Black naked carne information center and explore Phobjikha valley.
Drive to Punakha/Wangdue,Lunch will be served along the way.
- Punakha Dzong, the second oldest fortress, was built in 1637 and situated between the female and male rivers/ (the traditional wooden bridge).
- suspension bridge, one of the longest of its kind in Bhutan.
Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Punakha/Wangdue
NB: River rafting will be offered in Punakha; however, you are liable for the cost.
Day 05: Punakha – Paro/Sightseeing (125km, 03 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Paro, followed by a visit.
- On the way, stop in Lobesa and take a short hike to Chimi Temple. It is popularly believed that childless couples who worship at this shrine are typically blessed with a child fairly quickly.
- Royal Botanical Park (lhamperi)
- Airport Bird’s Eye view point.
- Paro Dzong was built in 1646. As you approach the fortress, you will cross a traditional wooden bridge.
Evening freely scrolls around town. overnight stay in Paro.
Day 06: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
Drive to a hiking location after breakfast. The Taktsang Monastery is perched on a ledge of rock. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha in Bhutan, is claimed to have arrived in the 8th century flying on the back of a tigress and meditated where Taktsang Monastery currently stands.
Lunch will be served in the town’s top tourist eatery. followed by a visit.
- National Museum (Ta-Dzong), home to one-of-a-kind collections of historical clothing, textiles, Thangkha paintings, and more
Evening freely strolls around Paro. spending the night in Paro.
Day 07: Departure
After an early breakfast, drive to Paro airport for a flight to your onward destination.
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Jojos Building
Thimphu Town, Bhutan
- Premium 3-star accommodation/Farmhouse
- All meals, including Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
- All internal transfers are done in imported luxury and comfortable cars
- Full time English language speaking tour guide
- Daily complimentary bottle water Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Arrangement for visa process and Permits
- Bhutan Govt. Taxes per night
- Bhutan royalties (Sustainable Development Fee)
- Bhutan Visa fee
- Airfare for domestic and international
- Travel, medical, and evacuation insurance
- Property upgrade (4 and 5-star) and a supplemental room
- Unanticipated COVID/healthcare expenses.
- Cost associated with natural calamities
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Personal-related expenses
- Gratuities to the guide and driver
