Zhemgang Tshechu festival is celebrated in Zhemgang dzong which consists of various mask dances and the unfurling of Thongdrel (a large tapestry) of Guru Rinpoche.
Venue: Zhemgang
Festival date: 17-19th 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
- Visit Farm house for dinner
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
- Dinner at the Farm house
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 Trongsa
- We will drive to Trongsa today via Pelela pass
- Visit Trongsda dzong
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Trongsa.
Day 6:Trongsa to Zhemgang
- We will drive to Zhemgang which is 4 hours drive
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Zhemgang
Day 7: Zhemgang Tshechu Festival
- We will attend Zhemgang Tshechu festival for the entire day which is mainly dedicated to Guru Rinpoche
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Zhemgang.
Day 8: Zhemgang to Trongsa
- We will drive to Trongsa and leisure at the hotel or resort in Trongsa
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Trongsa.
Day 9: Trongsa to Thimphu
- Drive to Thimphu and leisure at the hotel or resort in Thimphu.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu.
Day 10: Thimphu to Paro
- Paro Rinpung dzong
- Kichu Lhakhang
- National Museum
- Paro Handicraft Market
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 11: Paro Tigers Nest Hike
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 12: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport.
