The Punakha Drubchen showcases a brief history about the construction of the fort by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. It also includes various mask dances performed by the central monastic body and locals of Punakha district.

Venue: Punakha
Festival date: 16–18^th Feb, 2024

09 Days Punakha Drubchen Tour 

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 Drubchen

• We will attend Punakha Drubchen festival in the morning.
• Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal chorten 
• River Rafting along Punakha River ( Optional )

Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha

Day 6: Punakha to Paro

• We will drive to Paro and halt at the hotels or resorts in the evening.
• Paro Rinpung dzong
• Kichu Lhakhang
• National Museum

Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.

Day 7: Drive to Haa 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