Thimphu Festival
A 7-day Bhutan journey centered around the spectacular Thimphu Tshechu — Bhutan's premier festival — combined with cultural sightseeing across Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha.
Overview
The Thimphu Tshechu stands out as Bhutan's premier festival, blending profound spirituality with a riot of colors, sounds, and traditions in the heart of Thimphu at Trashichho Dzong's expansive courtyard. Visitors from around the world flock here for an authentic immersion into Bhutanese culture, where the event's scale — drawing thousands — offers a rare chance to witness royalty, locals in vibrant gho and kira attire, and monks in elaborate brocade costumes performing hypnotic Cham dances that reenact epic tales from Buddhist lore.
Trip Snapshot
What's Included
- SDF (Sustainable Development Fee), tourist fees, visa fees, and all applicable taxes
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels during the tour and in tents during the trek
- All meals including evening tea and coffee throughout the trip
- All land transfers and sightseeing with entrance fees included
- Experienced, English-speaking trekking guide throughout
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other complimentary services
- Full tent setup: sleeping, dining, kitchen, and toilet tents with trekking mattresses
- Hot-water bag and small air pillow for overnight comfort
- Basic medical kit on all trekking days
- Cook and kitchen assistants — all meals, beverages, and snacks provided in camp
- Sleeping bag available for a nominal cleaning charge
- Upgraded trekking equipment: best-grade sleeping tents available for this route
- International or domestic flights to/from Bhutan
- Travel insurance — we strongly recommend comprehensive cover
- Personal trekking gear: sleeping bag, clothing, boots, poles, etc.
- Sleeping bag rental is available on request at additional cost
- Any items or services not explicitly listed in the "Included" section above