Bhutan Festival Tours
Tour packages timed to the great Tshechus of Paro, Punakha, Bumthang, and Thimphu — the most spectacular celebrations in the Himalaya.
- Paro Tshechu: The Grand Spring Festival — 7 days, from US$2250. Witness Bhutan's most popular festival held at the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Locals dress in their finest kiras and ghos. The highlight is the unfurling of the giant Thongdrol (tapestry)
- Thimphu Tshechu: Capital Celebration — 6 days, from US$1920. Join the capital city in its grandest celebration. Held in the courtyard of the massive Tashichho Dzong, this festival honors Guru Rinpoche with spectacular Cham dances.
- Black-Necked Crane Festival — 9 days, from US$2910. Celebrate the arrival of the endangered cranes in Phobjikha valley. A community-based festival focusing on conservation, featuring dances by local school children in crane costumes
- Jambay Lhakhang Drup (Fire Dance) — 12 days, from US$3900. Famous for the "Mewang" (Fire Blessing) and "Tercham" (Dance of Treasure), where dancers perform naked at midnight to purify sins. Held in the ancient Jambay Lhakhang.
- Punakha Drubchen: Recreation of War — 8 days, from US$2580. A unique festival that reenacts the 17th-century battle against Tibetan armies. Features local militia "Pazaps" dressed in ancient battle gear marching around the Dzong.
- Ura Yakchoe: Mushroom & Dance — 11 days, from US$3570. A festival in the charming village of Ura in Bumthang. Famous for the display of a sacred relic and the community atmosphere. Often coincides with mushroom season.
- Haa Summer Festival — 7 days, from US$2250. A lively celebration of the nomadic lifestyle in Haa. Features yak riding, traditional sports, and local cuisine in a stunning alpine setting.