Paro Tshechu Festival & Central Valleys

Overview

Time your trip to Bhutan's biggest festival, with Punakha and the crane valley of Phobjikha built around it.

Time your trip to Bhutan's biggest festival, with Punakha and the crane valley of Phobjikha built around it. This 7-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Arrival, transfer to Thimphu; Thimphu sightseeing; Punakha via Dochula Pass; Punakha to Phobjikha Valley; Phobjikha to Paro; Paro Tshechu Festival & Tiger's Nest; and more across 7 days. The full itinerary with each day's details is on this page. This is a cultural journey: you spend your days among dzongs (fortress-monasteries), temples, markets and villages, with time to meet people and watch craftsmen at work, rather than racing between sights. The pace is easy. Distances between stops are covered by private vehicle, and walks are short and gentle, so it suits most ages and fitness levels. Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and change each year, so we confirm the exact days before you book. Every Droelma Tours & Travels journey is arranged with a licensed Bhutanese guide, a private vehicle and driver where roads allow, and accommodation planned in advance, and we help with your Bhutan visa and permits. Departure dates and group size can be adjusted — send us an enquiry and we will tailor the itinerary to your dates and interests.