Festival Journeys

Bhutan in celebration - a spectacle unlike any other.

Timed to a tshechu - masked Cham dances, monastery courtyards in full colour, and a rare window into Bhutanese ritual life.

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Duration
7-9 days
Format
Private, around festival dates
Difficulty
Easy
Timing
Around the tshechu calendar
Itinerary

Built around your chosen festival dates.

DAY 01

Arrival

Land at Paro, transfer to accommodation near the festival site.

DAY 02-03

Festival Tshechu

Two full days at the tshechu: Cham masked dances, unfurling of the giant thangka, Buddhist ceremonies. Your guide explains each stage of the ritual.

DAY 04

Monasteries & local sites

Nearby monastery visits and time to understand the spiritual significance of the festival.

DAY 05

Punakha or Thimphu

A day in the Punakha valley or Thimphu, depending on the route.

DAY 06

Paro

Arrival in Paro, valley exploration.

DAY 07

Tiger's Nest

Hike to Taktsang monastery.

DAY 08

Departure

Early morning transfer to Paro airport.

Included in every package

The essentials, handled.

A minimum of 3-star accommodation, all meals, a licensed Bhutanese guide throughout your stay, and all internal transport excluding domestic flights.

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