Paro Tshechu Festival Tour
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
Day 01: Arrive Paro (2250m) & witness Paro Festival
Day 02: Attend Paro Festival
Day 03: Paro - Punakha (1310m)
Day 04: Punakha - Thimphu (2350m)
Day 05: Thimphu - Paro (2250m) witness Last Day of Paro Festival
Day 06: Hike to Tiger's Nest Taktsang Monastery (3120m-5/6 hrs)
Day 07: Paro Depart
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.
