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Bhutan's Thimphu Tshechu & Gangtey Tshechu Festivals

9 days
Start and end in Paro
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue (Buddha Point) - largest seated Buddha statue in the world
    • Visit Memorial Chorten (Stupa) at Thimphu center
    Landmarks
    Buddha Dordenma Statue
    Memorial Chorten
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  2. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Thimphu Tshechu Festival - Buddhist festival with traditional mask dances
    • Hike to Wangditse Monastery - approximately 1 hour round trip
    Landmarks
    Wangditse Monastery
    Buddha Dordenma Statue
    Tashichoe Dzong
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  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochu La Pass to view Himalayan Mountain Range
    • View Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens - 108 stupas
    • Offer wind prayer flag at Dochu La Pass
    • Walk to Chimmi Lhakang temple - temple of fertility
    • Visit Punakha suspension bridge
    Landmarks
    Dochu La Pass
    Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens
    Chimmi Lhakang
    Punakha Suspension Bridge
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  4. Day 4

    Punakha to Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - approximately 45 minutes each way
    Landmarks
    Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  5. Day 5

    Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Gangtey Tshechu Festival - traditional mask dances at Gangtey Goenpa
    • Visit Gangtey Village
    • Visit Gangtey Goemba - 16th century monastery
    Landmarks
    Gangtey Goenpa
    Phobjikha Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Gangtey to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gangtey Nature Hike - 2 hours in Phobjikha Valley
    Landmarks
    Phobjikha Valley
  7. Day 7

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum of Bhutan - over 3000 works of Bhutanese art and cultural heritage
    • Visit Ringpung Paro Dzong - 17th century fortress
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Bhutan
    Ringpung Paro Dzong
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  8. Day 8

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served at cafeteria on the way during Tiger's Nest trek), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) - approximately 5-6 hours round trip
    • Relax in hot stone baths with wormwood leaves and herbs
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery
  9. Day 9

    Paro Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.8(19 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 31st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 31st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Yellowwood Adventures Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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