Paro Tshechu Festival Tour
The Paro Tshechu Festival Tour - 7 Days is a cultural journey through Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha, combining Bhutan’s famous spring festival at Rinpung Dzong with sacred cham dances, fortress visits, and a hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery for a complete Himalayan experience.
Essential Update
- The Tiger’s Nest hiking trail is well-maintained, dry, and dusty in spring, so trekking poles are highly recommended for the steep descent.
- The halfway cafeteria on the Tiger’s Nest trail is open, offering restrooms, refreshments, and panoramic photo stops.
- The highways connecting Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha via Dochula Pass are paved and open, with occasional short delays due to maintenance.
- Entry to the Rinpung Dzong festival courtyard requires a strict dress code, including formal clothing or traditional Bhutanese attire.
- Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100 per person per night, plus a USD 40 visa processed through a licensed operator.
Trip at a Glance
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Country: Bhutan
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Trip grade: Easy
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Destination: Paro/Thimphu/Punakha
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Activities: Festival tour/Cultural sightseeing
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Accommodation: 3-Star hotels
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Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Transportation: Private vehicle/Plane
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Maximum altitude: Taktsang Monastery (3120m)
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Trip Start / End: Kathmandu - Kathmandu
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Best Season: 29 Mar - 2 April 2026
Paro Tshechu Festival is unquestionably the biggest, most significant, and most well-liked festival in Bhutan. The festival is observed with ceremonial dances and blessing ceremonies and is conducted in the spring in the courtyard of the Paro Ringpong Dzong. On the festival's final day, the Paro Thangka, the largest holy scroll in the entire globe, is unfolded. This site's spectacle is unparalleled in history. The celebration is attended by people from all walks of life dressed to the nines.
These 'festivals', or tshechu, are held to commemorate Bhutan's history and to promote Buddhism. The celebration is mostly carried out by monks, lay monks, and people. The tour begins with a magnificent flight over the Himalayas to the verdant Paro, where sightseeing in Thimphu and Punakha is completed before returning to Paro to see the Paro Tshechu.
Paro tshechu 2026 dates in Bhutan
29th Mar to 2nd April 2026
Location: Rinpung Dzong, Paro
Paro Tshechu Festival Tour Highlights:
- Witness stunning Himalayan views on flight in/out from Paro.
- Explore Paro exploding with colors and tradition.
- Attend Paro Tshechu at Paro Ringpong Dzong.
- Cultural tour of the tiny capital Thimphu.
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ (3120m)
- Experience Bhutan's unique culture, traditions, & lifestyles.
Itinerary
A 7-day Paro Tshechu Festival Tour that begins in Paro, explores Punakha and Thimphu, includes the final festival day and a hike to Tiger’s Nest, and ends with departure from Bhutan.
What is included?
- Airport pick-up and drop services by private transportation.
- Guided sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Bhutanese government-approved tourist standard hotels throughout the trip.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Entrance and monumental fees during sightseeing.
- Bhutan visa fees and processing assistance.
- Remuneration to the Bhutanese government-certified English-speaking local tour guide.
- Bhutanese government’s royalties, and taxes.
What is not included?
- International airfares.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Nepal entry visa fee – Visa can be obtained upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Other expenses of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, bottled water etc.).
- Bar bills, alcoholic drinks & beverages.
- Tip for a tour guide or driver.
