Festivals & Traditional Life

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Duration: 9 Nights | 10 Days

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Style: Festival-timed + lifestyle immersion

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Overview

This itinerary is ideal if your trip falls during or near major Bhutanese festivals such as Paro Tshechu or Thimphu Tshechu. It combines festival experiences with deep cultural encounters in historic regions of Bhutan.

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Highlights

Attend a Tshechu festival (season dependent)

Immersive cultural activities

Arts, crafts, and traditional performance experiences

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

 

Day 1 – Arrival in Paro

Warm welcome and rest.

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Day 2 – Paro Sightseeing

Visit Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong (National Museum), and enjoy cultural encounters.

 

Day 3 – Festival Attendance / Local Villages

Attend the festival or walk through traditional villages, engaging with local life.

 

Day 4 – Paro to Thimphu

Travel through rolling hills to the capital.

 

Day 5 – Thimphu Experience

Visit museums, markets, and local artisans.

 

Day 6 – Festival in Thimphu

Attend Thimphu Tshechu (if scheduled) or explore cultural sites.

 

Day 7 – Thimphu to Punakha

Cross Dochula Pass with scenic views. Visit Punakha Dzong.

 

Day 8 – Punakha Cultural Activities

Explore valley traditions, village walk, and local interactions.

 

Day 9 – Return to Paro

Travel back for leisurely exploration and optional workshops.

 

Day 10 – Departure

Transfer to airport and departure.

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All itineraries are flexible and can be customised according to guest preferences, travel duration, accommodation level, and seasonal conditions.