Festival and seasonal trips

Bhutan Festival Trip

Timed for the Paro or Thimphu Tshechu, when masked dances fill the dzong courtyards.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inParo
RouteParo · Thimphu
Places2 destinations
CountryBhutan
Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1KAF84

Best time to visit: March to May and September to November

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Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) – Paro

Trip overview

Timed for the Paro or Thimphu Tshechu, when masked dances fill the dzong courtyards.

The route spends 3 nights in Paro and 2 nights in Thimphu, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)Rinpung DzongNational Museum (Ta Dzong)Tashichho DzongBuddha DordenmaMemorial Chorten

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Paro

Arrive via Paro International Airport (PBH) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Rinpung Dzong: Fortress monastery

Day 2Paro: National Museum (Ta Dzong) and Kyichu Lhakhang

National Museum (Ta Dzong): Watchtower museum
Kyichu Lhakhang: Ancient temple

Day 3Paro: Chele La Pass and Tiger's Nest hike

Chele La Pass: High pass views
Tiger's Nest hike

Day 4Paro to Thimphu

Travel from Paro to Thimphu by private vehicle
Check in at your Thimphu hotel
Weekend market

Day 5Thimphu: Tashichho Dzong and Buddha Dordenma

Tashichho Dzong: Seat of government
Buddha Dordenma: Giant seated Buddha

Day 6Depart from Thimphu

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Paro (PBH) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Paro: Do the Tiger's Nest hike on your last full day, when you are acclimatised.
Thimphu: Visit the Memorial Chorten in the early morning to join locals circling it.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Paro, Thimphu
Ideal for: Festival and seasonal trips, Photography holidays
Best time: March to May and September to November
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1KAF84

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Paro: March to May and September to November. Thimphu: March to May and September to November.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Paro (Paro International Airport (PBH)). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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