Thimphu Festival Tour
Duration: 9 days, 8 nights
Places covered: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang, Gangtey
Amongst the various Tshechus (festivals) in Bhutan, Thimphu Tshechu, instituted in 1867 by the 4th Desi Tenzin Rabgye, is one of the biggest festivals in the capital city of Bhutan. It is a major tourist attraction from around the world. So plan your visit to Bhutan coinciding with this festival held in September/October annually.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paro
Day 2: Hike to Paro Taktshang
Day 3: Sightseeing in Thimphu
Day 4: Thimphu Tshechu (Festival) Day 1 and Sightseeing
Day 5: Thimphu Tshechu Day 2
Day 6: Thimphu – Punakha
Day 7: Punakha – Gangtey via Wangdue Phodrang
Day 8: Gangtey – Paro
Day 9: End of Tour