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Thimphu Tshechu Festival Group Trip
Witness authentic Bhutanese Buddhist traditions
Experience centuries-old masked dance performances
Interact with local communities in traditional attire
Capture spectacular cultural photography
Learn about Bhutan's spiritual heritage
Enjoy one of the country's biggest annual celebrations
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Gender Ratio
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Age Group
23 years
Cities Represented
Mumbai
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Kins Voyage Travels
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Day 1 – Day 1: PICKUP FROM BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – TRANSFER TO PHUENTSHOLING
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB), where our representative will receive you.
- Important: Please book your arrival flight to Bagdogra Airport by 12:00 PM or earlier to ensure a smooth transfer to Phuentsholing.
- Begin your scenic drive towards Phuentsholing, the gateway to Bhutan.
- Arrive in Phuentsholing and experience the unique opportunity of crossing the Indo-Bhutan
- Arrive in Phuentsholing and experience the unique opportunity of crossing the Indo-Bhutan border on foot.
- Complete Bhutan immigration formalities.
- Check in to your hotel and freshen up.
- Spend the evening exploring the local market, nearby attractions, or enjoy authentic
- Bhutanese cuisine at your own pace.
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN PHUENTSHOLING
Day 2 – Day 2: TRANSFER TO THIMPHU, ON THE WAY SIGHTSEEING, STAY IN THIMPHU
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
- After immigration, proceed towards Thimphu.
- Enjoy this beautiful journey through the beautiful landscapes.
- Pass through Dharma Kaya Stupa and Chuzom Bridge, the confluence of the Thimphu River and Paro River.
- Arrive in Thimphu by evening and check in to your hotel.
- Leisure time in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN THIMPHUAfter breakfast, check out from the hotel.
- After immigration, proceed towards Thimphu.
- Enjoy this beautiful journey through the beautiful landscapes.
- Pass through Dharma Kaya Stupa and Chuzom Bridge, the confluence of the Thimphu River and Paro River.
- Arrive in Thimphu by evening and check in to your hotel.
- Leisure time in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN THIMPHU
Day 3 – Day 3: THIMPHU TSHECHU FESTIVAL & PUNAKHA EXCURSION
- Post breakfast, get ready to witness one of Bhutan's grandest cultural celebrations.
- Today, experience the vibrant Tsechu Festival, where locals dressed in their traditional attire gather to witness sacred masked dances and centuries-old Buddhist rituals.
- As part of your Bhutan group tour with Tsechu Festival, enjoy the festive atmosphere and get a chance to see Bhutan's rich cultural heritage up close.
- Later, board your transfers and continue your journey (approx. 3–4 hours) towards Punakha via the scenic Dochula Pass.
- Enjoy the beautiful surroundings before returning to Thimphu.
- Dinner at the hotel
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN THIMPU
Day 4 – Day 4: THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING – TRANSFER TO PARO
- After breakfast, proceed for Thimphu local sightseeing.
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue: A huge statue of Buddha.
- Simply Bhutan Museum: Taste local wine "Aara", play the national game Archery, meet the foot carver Pema Tshering, watch the cultural show, and drink Bhutanese Butter Tea.
- The National Memorial Chorten Stupas: Tibetan-style stupa built in 1974.
- Royal Takin Preserve: Biggest protection area of the rare mountain animal called Takin
- (Bhutan's National Animal), surrounded by dense forest.
- Bhutan Postal Museum: Print your personalized stamps here.
- Arrive in Paro by evening.
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN PARO
Day 5 – Day 5: SHORT HIKE TO TIGER'S NEST & OVERNIGHT STAY IN PARO
- After breakfast, proceed to Tiger's Nest Monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang, a sacred Buddhist temple and monastery.
- The hike to Tiger's Nest is an easy to moderate one. You'll be able to do it if you have at least an average level of fitness.
- For people who cannot make the climb, horses are available for hire at the starting point.
- After the hike, you can enjoy a hot stone bath in the countryside.
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN PARO
Day 6 – Day 6: CHELELA PASS EXCURSION – RETURN TO PHUENTSHOLING
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Chelela Pass, the highest motorable pass in Bhutan.
- Enjoy spectacular Himalayan views and colorful prayer flags.
- Begin the drive back to Phuentsholing.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
- Note: OVERNIGHT STAY IN PHUENTSHOLING
Day 7 – Day 7: TRANSFER FROM PHUENTSHOLING TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out from the hotel.
- At 8:00 AM, depart from Phuentsholing for Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Enjoy the scenic drive as you bid farewell to the beautiful landscapes of Bhutan.
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
- Important: Please book your return flight from Bagdogra Airport after 6:00 PM to ensure sufficient travel time from Phuentsholing.
- Tour concludes with unforgettable memories of the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
Community Package Cost
₹34,990/pp
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