9 Days
Festivals without the crowds
Small regional tshechus, far off the main circuit
In the smaller valleys a tshechu still belongs entirely to its community, and you may be one of only a handful of outside guests. We time the route to whichever festival matches your dates.
DAY BY DAY ──
1
Arrive Paro.
2
Thimphu en route east.
3
Punakha, dzong and valley.
4
To Phobjikha or a regional valley hosting its tshechu.
5
Festival day at a small local tshechu, often with only a handful of outside guests.
6
Second festival day or onward to Trongsa/Bumthang depending on the calendar.
7
Regional sights: dzongs, temples, village visits.
8
Return or fly to Paro.
9
Depart Paro.
Dates follow the lunar calendar (usually late March or early April); book months ahead.
TRIP DETAILS
Duration
9 Days
Group Type
Private
Includes
Transport, Guide, Meals
Permits
All arranged
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