Discover Bhutan’s most vibrant festival.
Paro Tsechu
30 March - 6 April 2025
Price: $3,318
Deposit: $500
Duration: 8 Days
Group: 4-12 People
Trip Highlights
On this enchanting NORGAY cultural and walking odyssey to Bhutan, travelers will be woven into the tapestry of Western Bhutan's cultural splendor, the highlight being The Paro Tsechu, one of Bhutan’s most colorful and significant festivals. Held every spring in the district Paro Dzongkhag, people flock from all over the country to participate in festivities; wear their best dresses; witness and receive blessings; and perform masked folk dances. Travellers will find themselves immersed in a spiritual pilgrimage to Taktsang Monastery, known as "The Tiger's Nest" – an ethereal and sacred sanctuary, resonating with the soul-stirring mystique of Bhutan's timeless beauty.
Thimphu (7,800 feet): The Kingdom’s capital, a bustling little city, is the center of commerce, religion and government in the country. One of the most curious features of Thimphu is that it is the only capital city in the world that does not use traffic lights. Instead a few major intersections have policemen standing in elaborately decorated booths (small pavilions), directing traffic with exaggerated hand motions. The juxtaposition of ancient tradition and modernity makes Thimphu the ideal location for visitors to immerse themselves in the lifestyle of contemporary Bhutanese.
Gangtey: The Phobjikha Valley (9,482 feet): Nestled in the inner Himalayas at about 9,842 feet above sea level, Phobjikha is a wide alpine wetland valley that is considered the largest and the most significant wetland in the country.
Punakha (4,265 feet): The Ethereal Ancient Capital: Punakha has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. Punakha was home to the auspicious and historical Royal wedding. The Punakha Dzong (Fort) is the second oldest and second largest in Bhutan and one of the most majestic structures in the country.
Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery (10,200 feet): Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This monastery is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom and clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face about 3,000 feet above the Paro Valley.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE BHUTAN - Drive to Thimphu.
Day 2: THIMPHU - Morning Hike & Explore City.
Day 3: GANGTEY - Drive to Gangtey & Explore Town.
Day 4: PUNAKHA - Explore Gangtey, Drive to Punakha.
Day 5: PUNAKHA - Explore Punakha.
Day 6: PARO - Drive to Paro & Attend Tsechu.
Day 7: PARO - Hike to Taktsang Monastery
Day 8: DEPART
** Detailed Itinerary provided upon booking.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Deposit: $500 on Booking
Balance: $2,818 due Feb 18, 2025.
Destination Management Services.
Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee & Bhutan Visa Services.
Monument and Museum Fees
Accommodations: Carefully curated options of high-quality 3/4-star hotels.*
Meals: All meals on tour. Choice of good local dining establishments.
A highly experienced and licensed English-speaking guide.
Transport and Transfers in Bhutan.
Purified drinking water for the duration of the journey.
Included
Flight into Bhutan (Organized on request).
Transfers Outside Bhutan.
Meals at luxury hotels and restaurants.
Laundry, spa treatments, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Beverages: Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic.
Single Room Occupancy: Additional daily charges apply.
Travel Insurance.
Gratuity to Guide and Driver.
Not Included
Cancellation Policies and Procedures
Please secure comprehensive travel insurance - Health, Trip Cancellation, & Evacuation. The tour deposit is non-refundable. Cancelation within 30 days or less of arrival; or in the event of early departure, a 100% cancellation charge is applicable. NORGAY is not responsible for any changes in itinerary due to events beyond our control, such as Covid-19 restrictions, weather, personal health, & flight cancellations.