Punakha Festival: 09-11 Mar 2025
Trip length: 8 Days - 7 Nights
Trip Type: Festival
Seasons: Spring
Elevation: 2250 - 3200 mtrs.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Guided Tour
Daily Sustainable development fees
Visa application fees
Airport transfer in Bhutan
Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at approved restaurants or hotels in Bhutan
Accommodation in gov. approved 3 star hotel
A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
An experienced driver
A tour vehicle
Visa fees to Bhutan
Entry fees & Permits
Mineral bottled water
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.
Rest Assured! we'll handle the visa application process for you.
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:
Local sightseeing in the beautiful valleys
Immerse in the vibrant Punakha Festival
Discover the significance of Bhutanese customs and traditions
Hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Overview:
Day 01: Arrive in Paro – Thimphu sightseeing
Day 02: Explore Thimphu
Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha – Local sightseeing
Day 04: Attend the Punakha Festival
Day 05: Punakha to Phobjikha or Gangtey
Day 06: Phobjikha to Paro – Sightseeing
Day 07: Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s Nest
Day 08: Departure from Paro
The Punakha Tshechu, one of Bhutan’s most popular festivals, is celebrated alongside the Punakha Drupchen. The main highlight is the unfurling of the Zhabdrung’s Thongdrel on the final day, believed to liberate the mind and body simply by its sight. This tour takes you through the breathtaking valleys of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, and Gangtey, offering stunning landscapes and cultural immersion.
With two major festivals occurring back-to-back, your stay will be filled with excitement.
Note: To fully embrace the vibrant festivities and receive the festival’s delightful blessings, plan your tour to begin before 9th March. 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.