Paro Tshechu Tour (6 Days)

Day 1

Arrive in Paro

Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport.

Drive from Paro to Thimphu
Distance: 54 Km| Driving Time: 1 hour

after a quick stop at your hotel and lunch, you'll spend the rest of the day exploring Thimphu.

Places and attractions:
Thimphu  Authentic Craft Bazaar  Buddha Dordenma  Folk Heritage Museum  Tashichhodzong  Memorial Chorten

Accommodation options:
City Hotel  Le Meridien  Hotel Bhutan

Day 2

Drive from Thimphu to Punakha

Drive from Thimphu to Dochula
Distance: 31Km|Driving Time: 1 hour

Dochula, at 3100 metres, is one of many motorable mountain passes in Bhutan. Take in the astonishing panoramic view of the snowcapped mountain range.
The place also has a memorial, 108 identical stupas to commemorate the victory against insurgency and honour the fallen.

Lunch will be served on your way to Punakha.

Drive to Punakha
Distance: 63Km Driving |Time: 1 Hr and 30 Mins

A short hike to Chimi Lhakang (the fertility temple) will take you through Sopsokha village. The unusual practice of worshipping phallus in Bhutanese culture originates from this village.

Places and attractions:
Punakha  Dochula Pass  Lungchutse Hike  Punakha Dzong - The Palace of Great Bliss  Punakha Suspension Bridge  Chimi Lhakhang - The Fertility Temple

Accommodation options:
Drubchhu Resort  COMO Uma Punakha  Dhensa Boutique Resort

Day 3

Drive back to Paro

Drive from Punakha to Paro
Distance: 126 km Driving Time: 3 Hr. 25 Min

Star the day with an early drive back to Paro. After lunch, explore Paro town and nearby attractions.

Places and attractions:
Paro  Paro Rinpung Dzong  National Museum Paro Ta Dzong  Kyichu Lhakhang  Paro Town

Accommodation options:
Haven Resort  Tashi Namgay Resort  Le Meridien Paro Riverfront

Day 4

Visit to the Paro Tsechu

You will be escorted to Paro dzong, the venue for the main event. Get your camera and your senses ready for this colour fest. During the event, monks perform dances wearing colourful silk costumes and exquisitely hand-crafted masks depicting deities, demons, and animals.

This is also an opportunity for you to try a traditional outfit.

Highlights of the dance include the dance of the lord of the cremation ground and the narration of the judgment day after death according to Buddhist legend and the unfurling of Thongdrel (large applique) on the final day.

Places and attractions:
Paro  Paro Rinpung Dzong

Accommodation options:
Haven Resort  Tashi Namgay Resort  Le Meridian Paro Riverfront

Day 5

Hike to Taktsang

An avid hiker will find this experience deeply rewarding. Bask in the scent of pine as you climb the trail in and out of the woods. Let your imagination run wild as your guide narrates the Buddhist mythology surrounding this place to keep you company on your hike.

When you get to the top, let the cold mountain air, the waterfall cascading down the cliff, and the ambiance of a secluded monastery inspire a spiritual experience for you.

Places and attractions:
Paro  Tigers Nest Hike

Accommodation options:
Haven Resort  Le Meridian Paro Riverfront  Tashi Namgay Resort

Day 6

Depart From Paro