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Bhutan Festival Journey: Thimphu & Gangtey Tshechu

9 days
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Paro to Thimphu
    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included through the Yoganshi Travel from Paro International Airport )
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Zirikha/ Jamyang Resort Thimphu)

    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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  3. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Zirikha/ Jamyang Resort Thimphu)

    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
  4. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Thimphu to Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Pema Karpo Punakha or similar)

    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
  5. Day 4

    Punakha to Gangtey

    Punakha to Gangtey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Phobjikha/Phuntsho Yangkhil/gakiling guest House or similar )

    Included Activities

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

    Gangtey

    Gangtey
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Phobjikha/Phuntsho Yangkhil/gakiling guest House or similar)

    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
  7. Day 6

    Gangtey to Punakha

    Gangtey to Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Pema Karpo Punakha or similar)

    Included Activities

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

    Punakha to Paro

    Punakha to Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Golden Paddy Paro or similar )

    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
  9. Day 8

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served at cafeteria on the way during Tiger's Nest trek), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Hotel Golden Paddy Paro or similar )

    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
  10. Day 9

    Paro Departure

    Paro Departure
    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Departure Transfer is included. Driver will drop you at Paro International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Michael5.0June 2026
    My four friends and I recently completed the "Bhutan Festival Journey: Thimphu & Gangtey Tshechu" tour, and it was...
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    Dear Sir, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review. It was truly our pleasure to host you in India. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your journey and that Parvati, Pankaj, Srinivas, and KP helped make your experience special and memorable. Your appreciation means a lot to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back to India again soon for many more amazing experiences. Wishing you safe travels and wonderful memories always. Namaste ???????? Warm Regards, Yoganshi Travel
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