8 DAYS
The stories behind the dances
A great festival, paired with its pilgrimage sites
First visit the monasteries and hermitages where the legends began, then watch those same stories danced in the dzong courtyard. The festival means more when you know what you are watching.
DAY BY DAY ──
1
Arrive Paro, Kyichu Lhakhang.
2
Tiger’s Nest pilgrimage, the site behind many festival stories.
3
Thimphu: Cheri hermitage, where the state monastic body began.
4
Festival day one.
5
Festival day two, including the unfurling or closing blessing where the calendar allows.
6
Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the monastic body.
7
Return to Paro over Dochula.
8
Depart Paro.
Dates follow the lunar calendar (usually late March or early April); book months ahead.
TRIP DETAILS
Duration
8 Days
Group Type
Private
Includes
Transport, Guide, Meals
Permits
All arranged
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