Bhutan
The Last Shangri-La.
Overview
About this package
Six days timed around a local tshechu festival, where monks in painted wooden masks perform centuries-old dances in a dzong courtyard. Beyond the festival, walk the rice paddies below Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of the Divine Madman, and cycle the flat valley roads between Punakha's farmhouses.
Tshechu Masked Dance FestivalChimi Lhakhang TemplePunakha Valley CyclingDochula Pass 108 StupasThimphu Weekend Market
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Culture & heritageGuided touringSlow travel
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Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrival in Paro
Fly into Paro and drive to Thimphu for the evening.
2
Day 2
Thimphu Exploration
Visit the weekend handicrafts market, textile museum and Tashichho Dzong.
3
Day 3
Drive to Punakha
Cross Dochula Pass to Punakha, visit Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of the Divine Madman.
4
Day 4
Tshechu Festival
Attend the local tshechu festival with its masked cham dances in the dzong courtyard.
5
Day 5
Punakha Valley Cycling
Easy cycling ride through rice paddies and farmhouses in the Punakha valley.
6
Day 6
Departure
Drive back to Paro for your departing flight.
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What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee
- 5 nights accommodation, daily breakfast
- Licensed Bhutanese guide throughout
- Tshechu festival access
- Bicycle hire for valley ride
Not Included
- International flights
- Bhutan visa processing
- Lunch & dinner
- Travel insurance
Best Time to Travel
Spring & autumn festival season
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bhutan Punakha Valley & Festival Special trip?
6 days, 5 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Bhutan Punakha Valley & Festival Special trip?
Spring & autumn festival season
What's included in the Bhutan Punakha Valley & Festival Special package?
Sustainable Development Fee; 5 nights accommodation, daily breakfast; Licensed Bhutanese guide throughout; Tshechu festival access; Bicycle hire for valley ride
What's not included in the Bhutan Punakha Valley & Festival Special package?
International flights; Bhutan visa processing; Lunch & dinner; Travel insurance
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