9-Day Thimphu Tshechu Festival Tour – A Journey into Bhutanese Culture & Celebration
Description
Thimphu Tshechu Festival Tour—9 Days of Culture, Color & Connection Join Bhutan’s most sacred celebration with this 9-day cultural journey through monasteries, mountain valleys, and the heart of the Thimphu Tshechu Festival. Watch masked dances at the majestic Tashichho Dzong, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and explore spiritual sites in Paro and Punakha—all guided by warm-hearted locals.
Trip Highlights:
- Celebrate the vibrant Thimphu Tshechu Festival
- Hike to the cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Visit ancient dzongs and rural temples
- Enjoy authentic food, local stories & serene landscapes
- Travel stress-free with expert Bhutanese guides
Before You Go:
- Best Time: September–October
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate (Tiger’s Nest is the hardest)
- Max Altitude: ~3,100m (no altitude sickness risk)
- Visa & Permits: Included in your tour
- Cultural Etiquette: Be respectful at temples & during rituals
This isn’t just a tour—it’s a rare window into Bhutan’s living heritage. Peaceful, powerful, and personal, this journey lets you experience the kingdom’s soul—not just see it.
Included
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Private guided tour
Visas for Bhutan
Airport transfers
Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
Accommodation at 3 star hotel
A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
An experienced driver
A tour vehicle
Entry fees & road permits
Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
Mineral bottled water
Set of traditional costume (to be return at the end of your stay)
Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip
Breakfast
Dinner
Private guided tour
Visas for Bhutan
Airport transfers
Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
Accommodation at 3 star hotel
A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
An experienced driver
A tour vehicle
Entry fees & road permits
Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
Mineral bottled water
Set of traditional costume (to be return at the end of your stay)
Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip
Excluded
Flight into Bhutan via Drukair (can be arranged with us)
Expenditure of personal nature
Hotel stay outside of Bhutan
Travel Insurance (can be arranged with us)
Tips for the guide and driver
Alcoholic drink
Expenditure of personal nature
Hotel stay outside of Bhutan
Travel Insurance (can be arranged with us)
Tips for the guide and driver
Alcoholic drink
Know before you go
- Lightweight hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes
- Layered clothing (Bhutan’s weather changes quickly)
- Warm jacket (especially for Dochula Pass & mornings)
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Personal medicine & reusable water bottle
- Modest clothing for festivals & temples (shoulders/knees covered)
- Camera or phone with good zoom for festival photography