Paro Tshechu is one of the most popular events in Bhutan. It is held for 5 days and it starts on the 10th day of 2nd Bhutanese lunar month and ends on the 15th day.
The 5 days Tshechu consist of mask dances, cultural programme and people gather in their best colourful attires to spend time with friends and families.
On the last day of the festival, a large Thangka ( embroided Painting) of Guru Rinpoche is displayed to public.
Venue: Paro Bhutan
Festival Date: 20-24th March, 2024
Day 1: Arrival in Paro International Airport
- Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and guide from Amedewa Tours And Trek.
- Drive to Thimphu and visit iron bridge on the way
- Tashichhodzong.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu cultural sightseeing
- Buddha dordenma
- National Memorial Chorten
- Simply Bhutan Museum
- Bhutan Postal Museum
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Traditional Paper making factory
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 3: Day hike Thimphu
- Hike to Dodeydrak monastery and if time permits explore trail from Buddha Dordenma to Changangkha
- Visit Homestays and mingle with locals if interested
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 4: Drive to Punakha
- On the way, visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula, popularly known as the Dochula pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Suspension bridge
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 5: Punakha to Paro
- We will drive to Paro today and visit the handicraft shops
- Paro Rinpung dzong
- Kichu Lhakhang
- National Museum
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 6: Paro Tshechu
- We will attend the Paro Tshechu for the whole day today, mingle with the locals and know more about the Tshechu
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 7: Drive to Haa valley via Chelela Pass
- Chelela Pass
- Haa valley
- Lhakhang Karpo ( White temple )
- Lhakhang Nagpo ( Black temple )
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 8: Paro Tiger’s Nest
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 9: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
