Thimphu Festival - 8 days Tour by On The Go Tours

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Paro, Bhutan

Ends

Paro, Bhutan

Highlights

Thimphu Tshechu Festival - See the colourful masked dance performances and other cultural displays at the city's most popular event

Paro - Enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the National Museum and Rinphung Dzong

Punakha Valley - Hike up to Chimi

Lhakhand Temple (the temple of Divine Madman) and camp next to scenic Mo Chu River

Picturesque villages of Talo or Nobgang - Explore the ancestral home of the Queen Mothers of Bhutan

See Dochula Pass - Himalayan peaks - Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Jejegangphugang, Gangkar Punsum

Thimphu - Explore Bhutan’s capital city including, the Memorial Chorten, Kuenselphodrang, a handmade paper

factory and Drubthob Nunnery

Handicraft Emporium - Browse through beautiful hand-woven and crafted products in Thimphu

Tiger’s Nest Monastery - Hike up to this famous Buddhist monastery, perched on a cliff face

See Dochula Pass - Himalayan peaks - Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Jejegangphugang, Gangkar Punsum

Thimphu - Explore Bhutan’s capital city including, the Memorial Chorten, Kuenselphodrang, a handmade paper

factory and Drubthob Nunnery

Handicraft Emporium - Browse through beautiful hand-woven and crafted products in Thimphu

Tiger’s Nest Monastery - Hike up to this famous Buddhist monastery, perched on a cliff face

Itinerary

Step into the heart of Bhutanese tradition on the Thimphu Festival tour, an eight-day journey spanning Paro, Punakha, and Thimphu. Designed with experienced travelers and seniors in mind, this easy-paced festivals and events trip combines cultural discovery with breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Witness the famous mask dances at Thimphu Tshechu Festival, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and marvel at the world’s largest Buddha statue. The unique selling point: an insider’s look at Bhutan’s most colorful festival, paired with scenic hikes and deep cultural immersion.

day 1 - Paro

Welcome to Bhutan! Upon arrival to Paro Airport you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. The remainder of today is free for you to independently explore.

Meals:1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Paro

day 2 - Punakha, Chimi Lhakhang Temple & Camp by the Mo Chu River

Paro – Punakha. It's an early start as we travel the road to Punakha, climbing up through pine, oak and rhododendron forest to reach Dochu La Pass (3050m). After a short break we continue onto the spectacular Punakha Valley, where we enjoy a scenic 1.5 - 2 hour walk up to Chimi Lhakhang Temple - dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley (also known as the Divine Mad Monk).

After, we visit the impressive Punakha Dzong an exemplary masterpiece of Bhutanese

architecture built at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu Rivers. Later this afternoon we head to our campsite on the banks of the Mo Chu River, where there's free time to relax and explore the natural surrounds. In the early evening you can opt for a hot stone bath served with local drinks, followed by dinner.