Dochula Festival: 13 December 2025

Trip length: 5 Days - 4 Nights

Trip Type: Festival

Seasons: Winter

Elevation: 2250 - 3200 mtrs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  • Guided Tour

  • Daily Sustainable development fees (USD 100/night

  • Visa application fees

  • Airport transfer in Bhutan

  • All 3 meals at restaurants or hotels in Bhutan

  • Accommodation in government approved 3-star hotel

  • A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide

  • An experienced driver

  • A personalized tour vehicle

  • Entry fees & Permits

WHAT'S EXCLUDED:

  • Airfares

  • Meals at 4 & 5 stars restaurants

  • 4 & 5 stars hotels (can arrange at additional cost)

  • Hotel stay outside of Bhutan

  • Expenditure of a personal nature

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips for the guide and driver

  • Alcohol & beverages

Cost of the Trip per Person:
Important Visa Information:

All non-Indian tourists must obtain a Bhutan visa before traveling. For more details on visa visit our page.
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Flight Bookings:

We recommend booking your flights early as Bhutan has limited flights and only two airlines operating to and from the country. Please connect your flight to one of these destinations:

  • Bangkok, Thailand (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

  • Delhi, Kolkata, or Guwahati, India (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

  • Dubai (Druk Air)

  • Kathmandu, Nepal (Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines)

  • Singapore (Druk Air)

We'll also assist you with flight bookings for Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines to ensure a seamless travel experience for you.

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Tour Highlights:

  • Explore the iconic Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery

  • Witness the vibrant mask dances at the Dochula Festival

  • Immerse yourself in the seamless fusion of modernity and tradition

Overview:

Day 1: Arrival in Paro – Transfer to Thimphu for Sightseeing
Day 2: Thimphu to Dochula – Attend the Dochula Festival
Day 3: Thimphu to Paro – Explore Local Sights
Day 4: Paro – Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 5: Departure

The Dochula Festival (Druk Wangyel Tshechu) is an annual celebration held on December 13th at Dochula Pass, located between Thimphu and Punakha. Commissioned by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck in 2011, the festival honors Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of the Wangchuck Dynasty. Unlike other Bhutanese festivals, which are performed solely by monks, this unique event features performances by both the state monk body and the Royal Bhutanese Army, with soldiers undergoing three months of training in folk and mask dances. The festival offers a chance to explore how it reflects the core values of Bhutan and its people, blending spirituality, patriotism, and cultural heritage in a spectacular celebration.

Note: To fully embrace the vibrant festivities and receive the festival’s delightful blessings, plan your tour to begin before 13th December. This ensures at least one full day of immersion in the limitless joy, cultural richness, and spiritual significance of the Paro Tshechu.

*For luxury package, which includes 4 and 5 star hotels, please write to us separately.