Thimphu Tshechu Festival Tour
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Thimphu Tshechu Festival Tour

Bhutan's Grand Capital Festival

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$2,050 /pax (~$293/day)

7 Days / 6 Nights 2–15 pax Thimphu · Paro · Punakha September / October

Tour Overview

The Thimphu Tshechu, held at Tashichho Dzong — seat of Bhutan's government and the King's office — is the Kingdom's grandest festival. As the capital's premier religious celebration, it draws the largest crowds and the most elaborate ceremonies of any tshechu in Bhutan.

The majestic dzong backdrop, the capital city energy, and the scale of the event make this festival uniquely spectacular. This 7-day tour also takes you to Punakha and Paro, ensuring you experience the complete arc of western Bhutan.

Highlights

  • Thimphu Tshechu at the grand Tashichho Dzong courtyard — Bhutan's largest festival
  • 3 days of sacred Cham mask dance performances
  • Unfurling of the giant Thongdrel silk thangka depicting Guru Rinpoche
  • Buddha Dordenma at sunrise — 169-ft gilded statue
  • Punakha Dzong and valley exploration
  • Tiger's Nest hike in Paro

Places You'll Visit

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Thimphu

Bhutan's vibrant capital — a city without a single traffic light. Home to the 169-ft gilded Buddha Dordenma statue, Tashichho Dzong (the Royal seat of government), and the country's finest cultural museums.

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Paro

Gateway to Bhutan at 2,200m. Home to Tiger's Nest Monastery, Rinpung Dzong, and picturesque rice-paddy valleys lined with traditional farmhouses. Paro International Airport is one of the world's most dramatic landings.

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Punakha

Bhutan's warm subtropical former capital. The spectacular 6-storey Punakha Dzong stands at the confluence of two sacred rivers and was the site of the 2011 Royal Wedding. Purple jacaranda trees bloom here in February.

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Quick Facts

Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size2–15 pax
DifficultyEasy
Best SeasonSeptember / October
LocationsThimphu, Paro, Punakha

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