Culture and Festival

5 nights, 6 days
31st March to 5th April 2026

TOUR AT THE GLANCE

DAYDATEPLACEACTIVITIES
1 31/3ParoWelcome, orientation and sightseeing. 
2 1/4ParoTiger Nest hike, sightseeing and festival.
3 2/4ThimphuEarly morning festival and drive to Thimphu and sightseeing.
4 3/4PunakhaDrive to Punakha and Sightseeing
5 4/4ThimphuPunakha sightseeing and drive to Thimphu.
6 5/4AirportDeparture

Detail Program

The flight to Paro crosses the Himalayan Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks, including the sacred Jomolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan, after the completion of check in formalities in airport. Guide and driver will escort to hotel. Briefing. Depending on the time, the sightseeing includes - Local market, festival markets the display of textiles local and imported, games and food stalls. Overnight in hotel.
Altitude: 2200 m. Temperature: - Max- 20.4, Min 9.0.

Taktsang the tiger nest monastery is the most iconic and sacred Buddhist site in the World. It is dramatically perched on sheer cliff face, about 900 m above the Paro valley. It is one of the most beautiful hiking trail for its pristine forest and views.
Hiking distance ( round trip) approximately 6kms/3.7miles. Time 5 to 6 hrs including guided tour in monastery.
After lunch, witness the festivals. There will be masked and folk dances, local people will be gathered in their finest cloths and jewelries. Enjoy the festival.
Overnight same hotel.

Morning drive to Dochula pass, on the clear day, one could see the snow capped peaks, we have 108 stupas built in memories of flush out operation of 2002. You will experience the drastic change in vegetation and landscape which itself a treat for eyes. Visit temple of fertility, Punakha Dzong, suspension bridge and Wolakha nunnery. Overnight in Punakha.
The Thongdrol ( Large religious banner) ceremony starts from early morning at 5 am, in ceremonial procession by monks and civil servants. The banner is said to be oldest in that size in the country. After breakfast, drive to Thimphu for the following sightseeings:- Folk Heritage museum, School of 13 Art and craft, Big Buddha point, Nunnery, Tashicho dzong and local market. Don’t miss the iconic traffic policemen.
Overnight in hotel in Thimphu.
Altitude : 2400m Température Max 20; Min 7.
Paro to Thimphu distance - 56 KMS, Time - 1 hr. 

Morning drive to Dochula pass, on the clear day, one could see the snow capped peaks, we have 108 stupas built in memories of flush out operation of 2002. You will experience the drastic change in vegetation and landscape which itself a treat for eyes. Visit temple of fertility, Punakha Dzong, suspension bridge and Wolakha nunnery. Overnight in Punakha.
Altitude- 1350 m. Temperature Max 24.9; Min 13.8
Distance - 73 KMS. Time - 2.5 hrs. 

Morning drive and hike to Khamsum Yuley Namgyel monastery before you drive back to Paro. In Paro visit iron chain bridge. Option of hot stone bath in farm house. Stroll in local market evening, take a souvenir from Bhutan for your love one.

Depending on your flight timing, drive to Airport. Your guide and driver will bid your farewell.

NOTE:- This tour can also start with Thimphu first and Paro last with festival, with arrival on 27th March and depart at 1st April. 

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