PARO FESTIVAL (30TH MARCH – 7TH APRIL 2026)
Paro Festival (30th March - 7th April 2026)
Tour Overview
The Paro Festival Tour is a 9-day cultural journey designed around Bhutan’s most iconic celebration, the Paro Tshechu Festival. Beginning in Paro, travelers witness the vibrant festival where locals gather in traditional attire to enjoy sacred mask dances, spiritual rituals, and community festivities. The itinerary also includes a hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, offering breathtaking views and spiritual insight. From Paro, the journey continues to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, where guests explore cultural landmarks such as Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, and Tango Monastery. The tour then extends to Punakha, home to the majestic Punakha Dzong and scenic valleys, before returning to Thimphu for a final immersion in Bhutanese heritage. With its blend of festival highlights, sacred sites, and serene nature hikes, this itinerary offer traveler a deep cultural connection to Bhutan’s living traditions, spirituality, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience.
Tour Highlight
- Deep cultural immersion across Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha.
- Participation in the Paro Tshechu Festival, Bhutan’s most celebrated cultural event.
- Visits to Bhutan’s iconic landmarks: Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Punakha Dzong, Dochula Pass, Buddha Dordenma, Kyichu Lhakhang, and Tango Monastery.
- Authentic Bhutanese experiences: mask dances, folk heritage, arts & crafts, cultural performances, and serene nature hikes.
- Scenic drives across mountain passes with panoramic Himalayan views.
- Arrival at Paro International Airport.
- Visit Paro Dzong, National Museum, and Kyichu Lhakhang.
- Overnight in Paro.
- Full-day participation in Paro Tshechu festival.
- Witness mask dances and cultural performances.
- Overnight in Paro.
- Full-day hike to Bhutan’s most iconic monastery.
- Overnight in Paro.
- Morning festival highlights.
- Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs).
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Visit Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, and Folk Heritage Museum.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Morning hike to Tango Monastery.
- Afternoon sightseeing in Thimphu.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Drive via Dochula Pass.
- Visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.
- Overnight in Punakha.
- Explore Punakha valley and suspension bridge.
- Return to Thimphu.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Transfer to Paro International Airport.
- End of Tour.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
- The approval of tourists VISA is contingent on the full payment of the tour
- Flight ticket payment is subject to the Ticketing Time Limit issued by the airlines
Tour Cancellation and Refund Policy
- 30 to 15 days prior to arrival – 20% of the total tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee
- 14 to 7 days prior to arrival – 50% of the tour cost will be levied as cancellation fee
- Less than a week prior to arrival – 100% cancellation charge will be levied as cancellation fee
Flight Ticket Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Subject to the cancellation terms of the Airline
Rescheduling Tour Dates:
- There are no charges for rescheduling your trip. However the minimum daily tariff, hotel rates, airline charges are subject to change depending on your new travelling dates.
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