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: 12-14thth Feb, 2023
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
Contact us at Phone/WhatsApp at +97517306726 or mail us at travelamedewa@gmail.com
