The Paro Tshechu is an annual event held every spring. It is the most popular pageantry in Bhutan as the the festival features mask dances that commemorate the deeds of Guru Rinpoche. These dances invoke the tantric deities who use their powers to remove misfortunes by suppressing evil spirits. The event starts with monks performing the Shingje Yab Yum, followed by Durdag, the dance of the lords of the cremation grounds. Then, the dance of the black hats, Shanag, and the dance of the drums from Drametse (Drametse Ngacham) are performed inside the Rinpung Dzong, Paro. People from all walks of life come to attend the annual Paro festival to gain merit and to celebrate their unyielding faith in Buddhism. Experience and learn about Bhutan and its traditions by:
Trip Cost
The minimum daily tour package covers the following services.
$ 2235 (Single Traveler)
$ 2025 (Couple -per person)
$ 1875 (3 – 6 Travelers -per person)
$ 1755 (7- 9 Travelers -per person)
$ 1635 (10 Travelers & above – per person)
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Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 65km
Elevation: 2350m / 7710ft
Land at Paro’s International Airport, drive on to Thimphu for sightseeing
Attractions:
– Picturesque Paro Valley
– National Memorial Stupa/chorten in Thimphu
– Traditional Weekend market
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Elevation: 2200m/7218ft
A day excursion in Thimphu Valley
Attractions:
– Buddha Point (Gigantic statue of Lord Buddha)
– Centenary Farmers Market
– Dechenphrodrang Monastery
– 13 Bhutanese Traditional Arts and Crafts (Zorig Chusum)
– Tashichho Dzong
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Driving Duration: 2hrs/76km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
Punakha sightseeing
Attractions:
– Do Chula Pass
– Chimmi Lhakhang
– Punakha Suspension bridge
– Punakha Dzong
Overnight in Punakha
Driving Duration: 3hrs/ 115km
Elevation: 1310m / 4300ft
A day excursion in Paro Valley
Attractions:
– Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong)
– Paro Ta Dzong (National Museum)
– Explore Paro Town
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
A day excursion at the Paro festival
Attractions:
– Explore the significance of the annual Festival
– Traditional Bhutanese attire (Gho & Kira)
– Colorful displays Thanka and Thongdrel (silk appliqué)
– Vibrant mask dances decorated with silk brocade customs
– Traditional dances and folksongs
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Driving Duration: 4.5hrs/ 172 km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Optional: hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery or spend another day at the festival
Attractions:
– Tiger’s Nest Monastery
– Kyichu Lhakhang/temple
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted to the airport for departure. Leave Bhutan behind but take with you the great experiences as you board your departing flight.
