Bhutan Festival Journey
Eleven days timed to Bhutan's sacred masked dance festivals, including the Bumthang valley.
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Paro, Thimphu, Bumthang
Accommodation
Heritage hotels & boutique lodges
Best Season
Sep–Nov (festival season)
Festival dates are seasonal — ask us about 2026 and 2027 dates during your free consultation.
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There is no experience in Bhutan more extraordinary than a tshechu — the sacred masked dance festivals held in monastery courtyards across the kingdom. This eleven-day journey places you at two of the most significant, where colour, devotion, and centuries of Buddhist teaching unfold in motion. You'll witness the unfurling of the giant thongdrel at dawn, receive blessings from monks, and travel to the sacred Bumthang valley.
Highlights
- Witness a sacred tshechu festival
- Masked cham dances at dawn
- Unfurling of the giant thongdrel
- Bumthang valley monasteries
- Evening blessings with monks
Pricing
from $4,825
11 days · tailored to you
This is a starting price. Accommodation and itinerary can be fully upgraded to suit your style and budget — your final price is tailored during your free consultation.
Fully private & flexible
Visa & permits handled
On-ground support throughout your trip
Every journey can be tailored to you
These itineraries are starting points, not fixed packages. Extend a stay, swap a destination, add a festival, slow the pace, or combine tours — our Bhutan specialists will reshape any journey around your needs, interests, and travelling companions. Accommodation and itinerary can be fully upgraded to suit your style and budget, and the final price is tailored to your choices during your free consultation.
Your itinerary
Every day is thoughtfully paced — with time to wonder, not just to walk.
Arrive in Paro. Gentle acclimatisation walk and welcome dinner.
What's included
The Guest Experience — everything handled so you can be present.
- All accommodation in heritage hotels
- Private guide, driver & vehicle
- Festival tickets & seating
- All meals
- Monastery entrance fees & permits
- Internal ground transfers
- Sustainable Development Fee & visa
Not included
A few things to plan for separately.
- International flights to/from Bhutan
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Alcoholic beverages
Tour FAQ
When do the festivals take place?+
Festival dates shift each year based on the Bhutanese lunar calendar. We'll recommend the best tshechu for your travel window.
Can I wear traditional dress at the festival?+
Yes — you may wear the traditional gho (men) or kira (women). Your guide can help arrange this if you wish.
Interested in this journey?
Send us a few details and a Bhutan specialist will respond personally. Or book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss this itinerary in depth.