Bhutan Festival Tours

Visit the Memorial Chorten, built in honor of the Third King.

Explore Buddha Dordenma, a massive golden statue overlooking the city.

Learn about Bhutanese arts at the Zorig Chusum Art School and Royal Textile Academy.

Optional visit to the Folk Heritage Museum.

After lunch, try your hand at traditional Bhutanese archery or explore local markets.

Overnight in Thimphu.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan.

Stop at the Dochula Pass (3,100m) to admire 108 stupas and panoramic Himalayan views.

Visit Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Temple of Fertility.

Continue to Punakha and visit the majestic Punakha Dzong, located at the confluence of two rivers.

Optional evening walk to Suspension Bridge, the longest in Bhutan.

Overnight in Punakha.

Begin a scenic drive to Phobjikha Valley, a glacial valley and winter home to the endangered black-necked cranes.

Visit Gangtey Monastery, one of the most important Nyingma institutions in Bhutan.

Enjoy a peaceful nature trail walk through the valley.

Interact with local families and learn about rural life.

Overnight at a homestay or eco-lodge.

Drive eastward to Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan.

En route, stop for photos and tea at scenic mountain passes.

Arrive in Jakar town (Bumthang) and check in.

Light exploration of the valley, depending on arrival time.

Dinner and overnight in Bumthang.

Attend a Tsechu Festival at Jambay Lhakhang or nearby dzongs.

Witness sacred Cham dances, featuring masked monks performing spiritual rituals.

Learn the symbolic meaning behind each dance and story.

Join the crowd of local pilgrims and families dressed in traditional finery.

Take part in traditional games and enjoy street snacks.

Optional visits to Kurje Lhakhang and Tamshing Monastery.

Overnight in Bumthang.

Take a short domestic flight back to Paro (subject to availability).

If traveling by road, enjoy scenic views and overnight midway if needed.

Upon arrival in Paro, check in and rest.

Short stroll around Paro town.

Overnight in Paro.

Spend the day at the Paro Tsechu, one of Bhutan’s most iconic festivals.

Witness the grand masked dances, atsaras (clown monks), and ceremonial displays.

Participate in spiritual blessings, prayer offerings, and cultural gatherings.

Enjoy tea and snacks with locals on the dzong grounds.

Explore festival markets and traditional food stalls.

Evening at leisure or visit a farmhouse.

Overnight in Paro.

Early breakfast and transfer to the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).

Embark on a 5–6 hour round-trip hike to this iconic cliffside sanctuary.

Explore the monastery and enjoy tea at the halfway café.

Return to Paro for lunch.

Optional visit to Kichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional hot stone bath and farewell dinner.

Overnight in Paro.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure flight.

Bid farewell to Bhutan with heartwarming memories of culture, dance, and spirit.