Culture and Festival

7 nights, 8 days
31st March to 7th April 2026

TOUR AT THE GLANCE

DAYDATEPLACEACTIVITIES
1 31/3ParoWelcome, orientation and sightseeing. 
2 1/4ParoTiger Nest hike, sightseeing and festival.
3 2/4PunakhaEarly morning festival and drive to Punakha and sightseeing.
4 3/4PunakhaPunakha Halt and Sightseeing
5 4/4PhobjikhaDrive to Phobjikha and sightseeing.
6 5/4ThimphuDrive to Thimphu and sightseeing
76/4ThimphuThimphu halt and sightseeing
87/4AirportDrive to airport. End of tour. 

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.

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 Punakha with a stop over on 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 and suspension bridge. Overnight in Punakha.
Altitude- 1350 m. Temperature Max 24.9; Min 13.8. Paro to Punakha Distance - 114 kms. Time - 3.5 hrs. 

Explore Punakha with a hike to Khansum yurley Namgyel temple, Talo monastery, Nalanda Buddhist Institute and Wolakha nunnery. Overnight in Punakha. 

Morning drive to Phobjikha with stops along the way for views, one could spot many bird species by the roadside trees. Visit Gantey Gompa monastery and hike nature trail to hotel.
Altitude- 3000m; Temperture - Max 11, Min -1.
Punakha to Phobjikha distance - 79 kms; Time - 3 hrs. 

Drive same way to Thimphu and visit Big Buddha point, Memorial stupa, Tashicho dzong, town centre and weekend local market. Don’t miss the iconic traffic policemen.
Altitude : 2400m Température Max 20; Min 7.
PHobjikha to Thimphu distance - 130 KMS, Time - 3.5 hrs. 

On Monday all the museums and school resume from weekend, visit Folk Heritage Museum, School of 13 arts and crafts, Takin park, nunnery, textile weaving center, handmade paper unit, craft market, simple Bhutan. Overnight in Thimphu. 

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 Festival tour can also start with Thimphu first and Paro last with festival, with arrival on 26th March and depart at 2nd April.

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