TRONGSA TSHECHU FESTIVAL TOUR (16TH – 26TH DEC 2026)
Trongsa Tshechu Festival Tour (16th – 26th Dec 2026)
Tour Overview
Festival Dates: December 17–21, 2026
The Trongsa Tshechu Festival Tour is an 11-day journey through Bhutan’s cultural and spiritual heartlands, centered around the vibrant Trongsa Tshechu Festival. Beginning in Paro, travelers explore historic landmarks before continuing to Thimphu, Punakha, and Wangdue, each offering unique insights into Bhutanese heritage. The journey then moves eastward to Trongsa, home to the majestic Trongsa Dzong, where guests witness the sacred Tshechu Festival, celebrated with colorful mask dances, spiritual rituals, and blessings. The itinerary continues to Bumthang, renowned for its temples and monasteries, before returning westward via Phobjikha Valley, known for its serene landscapes and Gangtey Monastery. The tour culminates with a hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro, offering breathtaking views and spiritual depth. With its blend of festival highlights, sacred sites, and scenic valleys, this tour provides an unforgettable immersion into Bhutan’s living traditions, spirituality, and natural beauty.
Tour Highlight
- Deep cultural immersion across Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang, and Phobjikha Valley.
- Participation in the Trongsa Tshechu Festival, witnessing sacred mask dances, spiritual rituals, and blessings.
- Visits to Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks: Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Punakha Dzong, Dochula Pass, Buddha Dordenma, Trongsa Dzong, Bumthang temples, and Gangtey Monastery.
- Authentic Bhutanese experiences: folk heritage, arts & crafts, cultural performances, serene nature hikes, and village immersion.
- Scenic drives across mountain passes with panoramic Himalayan views.
- Arrival at Paro International Airport.
- Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs).
- Visit Paro Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang en route.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Visit Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, and Tashichho Dzong.
- Overnight in Thimphu.
- Drive via Dochula Pass.
- Visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.
- Overnight in Punakha/Wangdue.
- Scenic drive eastward via Pele La Pass.
- Visit Chendebji Chorten.
- Overnight in Trongsa.
- Full-day participation in Trongsa Tshechu Festival.
- Witness sacred mask dances and rituals.
- Overnight in Trongsa.
- Morning festival highlights.
- Drive to Bumthang (2.5 hrs).
- Overnight in Bumthang.
- Visit Jakar Dzong, Kurjey Lhakhang, and Jambay Lhakhang.
- Overnight in Bumthang.
- Drive westward with stop at Phobjikha Valley.
- Short nature hike and visit Gangtey Monastery.
- Overnight in Wangdue.
- Drive back to Paro (5–6 hrs).
- Evening leisure in Paro town.
- Overnight in Paro.
- Full-day hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).
- Overnight in Paro.
- 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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