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Immerse yourself in Bhutan's living traditions on this five-night cultural journey. Experience the sacred masked dances, colourful music and vibrant spirit of the Thimphu Tshechu festival, set against the backdrop of the country's historic capital.
Beyond the festival grounds, cross Dochula Pass to explore Punakha's riverside fortress and walk across its famous suspension bridge. Complete your journey in the Paro Valley with visits to historic dzongs, local heritage museums and the unforgettable hike to cliffside Tiger's Nest.
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ThimphuDay 1 · Thimphu
Land at Paro International Airport, meet your guide and begin the scenic drive to Thimphu. Stop on the way to view Tachogang Lhakhang and cross its 15th-century iron bridge, then pause at Chuzom where the Paro and Thimphu rivers meet. Continue up the valley into Thimphu and settle into your hotel for a two-night stay.
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ThimphuDay 2 · Thimphu
Spend the full day at the Thimphu Tshechu festival grounds. Watch the sacred Cham dances performed by monk and lay dancers in ornate silk robes, honouring Guru Rinpoche through ancient Buddhist stories. Join local families dressed in their finest attire and absorb the lively music, rhythm and blessings before returning to your hotel in Thimphu.
Breakfast included
PunakhaDay 3 · Punakha
After breakfast, depart Thimphu for Punakha. Climb through mountain forests to Dochula Pass at 3,100 metres, where the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens stand with panoramic views across the Himalayan peaks in clear weather. Descend into the warm Punakha Valley to explore Punakha Dzong at the river confluence, then walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge. Overnight in Punakha.
Breakfast included
ParoDay 4 · Paro
Have breakfast, check out and travel back to Paro across Dochula Pass. On arrival, take a relaxing walk along the Paro riverside, then visit the massive fortress of Rinpung Dzong. Explore the National Museum of Bhutan, housed inside the historic Ta Dzong watchtower, followed by free time to browse local shops and cafes in Paro town. Overnight in Paro.
Breakfast included
ParoDay 5 · Paro
Dedicate the day to Paro Taktsang after breakfast, setting off on the steady uphill hike to Tiger's Nest monastery perched on a sheer cliff high above the valley. Walk through pine forests draped with prayer flags and take in sweeping views along the trail. Afterwards, you can unwind with a traditional hot-stone bath, optional at extra cost. Return to Paro for the night.
Breakfast included
ParoDay 6 · Paro
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Transfer to Paro International Airport, taking care to match flight check-in times and procedures for your flight home, bringing your Bhutan journey to a close.
Breakfast included
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per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 3 destinations.
Thimphu, Punakha, Paro. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Tachogang Lhakhang; Chuzom river confluence; Dochula Pass and Druk Wangyal Chortens; Punakha Dzong and Suspension Bridge; Rinpung Dzong and Paro Chhu; National Museum of Bhutan.
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From ₹5,900 per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
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