Punakha Tshechu Festival Tour
- Trip length
- 8 days • 7 nights
- Activity level
- Easy
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Departures
- 2026: Nov–Dec · 2027: Jan–May, Sep–Nov
From Nu. 72,000 – Nu. 90,000/person
Includes guide, transport, hotels and the daily SDF
Overview
An 8-day tour timed to Punakha's Drupchen and Tshechu, which reenacts a 17th-century military victory.
An 8-day tour timed to Punakha's Drupchen and Tshechu, which reenacts a 17th-century military victory. This 8-day journey is led by Bhutanese guides who know the places and the people. Day by day: Arrival, transfer to Thimphu; Thimphu sightseeing; Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula; Punakha Drupchen & Tshechu; Punakha to Paro; Paro leisure day; and more across 8 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.
Highlights
- Airport pickup
- Tashichho Dzong
- Buddha Dordenma
- Memorial Chorten
- Zorig Chusum arts institute
- Dochula Pass
Bhutan
Start / end Thimphu to Paro
Day by day
What each day looks like. Timings shift with the weather and the festival calendar — your guide will tell you the night before.
Day1Arrival, transfer to ThimphuThimphu
Arrive in Paro and drive to the capital.
What you'll do
- Airport pickup
Day2Thimphu sightseeingThimphu
The capital's dzong, monuments, and traditional arts institute.
What you'll do
- Tashichho Dzong
- Buddha Dordenma
- Memorial Chorten
- Zorig Chusum arts institute
Day3Thimphu to Punakha via DochulaPunakha
The fertility temple and Bhutan's former winter capital.
What you'll do
- Dochula Pass
- Chimi Lhakhang
- Punakha Dzong
Day4Punakha Drupchen & TshechuPunakha
A full day of masked cham dances and a reenacted 17th-century battle scene.
What you'll do
- Punakha Drupchen & Tshechu
Day5Punakha to ParoParo
A scenic transfer back to Paro Valley.
What you'll do
- Scenic drive
Day6Paro leisure dayParo
Optional archery and a traditional hot-stone bath, or simply rest before the hike.
What you'll do
- Archery demonstration
- Hot-stone bath (optional)
Day7Tiger's Nest hikeParo
Bhutan's signature hike to close out the trip.
What you'll do
- Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
Day8DepartureParo
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What you'll do
- Departure transfer
Where you'll stay
We haven't published the property list for this trip yet. Accommodation is included throughout, and we confirm each hotel in writing before you pay anything — ask us and we'll tell you exactly where this itinerary stays.
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What's included
Included in the price
- Licensed guide
- Private vehicle & driver
- Hotel accommodation
- All meals
Not included
- International flights
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses
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