Rhododendron festival is held at Lampelri Park. Bhutan is proudly recorded to have 46 different species of rhododendron which you can see and encounter on your way to a hike, visit a monastery, or stroll to a nearby park. To showcase the rich variety of wild rhododendrons, three-days festival is held at Royal Botanical Park, Lamperi located about 35 k from Thimphu.
Lamperi National park houses abundant 29 varieties of rhododendrons and attracts many tourists and locals annually. The Rhododendron festival is not limited to flowers but is also a musical, food and cultural retreat. The park provides other nature excursions, hiking, boating and camping in a pristine environment and also can witness other species of rich flora and fauna.
Festival Date: 13–14th Apr, 2024
Venue: Lamperi, Punakha, Bhutan
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 and attend Rhododendron Festival
- On the way, visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula, popularly known as the Dochula pass
- Attend Rhododendron festival at Lam Pelri park
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 5: Punakha sightseeing
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 6: 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 7: Drive to Haa valley
- 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
