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Paro Festival : 8/10 Days

- PARO Festival - THIMPHU - TALO - PUNAKHA - TIGER'S NEST -

Embark on an 8-day journey through Bhutan, starting in Thimphu to explore the capital from the Memorial Chorten to Tashichho Dzong, and grand Buddha Dordenma statue.

 

Continue on to Punakha, stopping at Dochula Pass for breathtaking views, and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.

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Vistit the last day of the Talo festival and enjoy tea and ara with a local family

 

Return to Paro for the annual festival, and conclude your trip with a hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, experiencing Bhutan's rich culture and stunning landscapes throughout the journey.

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Extend your visit for 2 days to the beautiful Haa valley

What we love about this itinerary

  • Paro and Talo Festivals

  • The best bits of Bhutan in a compact itinerary

  • Finish the trip with the breathtaking hike to Tiger's Nest

  • Option to extend to the beautiful Haa Valley

  • Combination of 3 and 4 Star hotels

  • Our wonderful guides

Dates

26 Mar - 2 April 2026

If the timing of this trip isn't quite right let us know and we can adjust to suit.

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Contact us to discuss all your requirements

Includes:

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • All internal transport and transfers in a private vehicle.

  • English-speaking Bhutanese guide and diriver.

  • All entrance and monuments fees .

  • Visa (USD 40), & government SDF fee (USD100 per night)

  • SIM Card

  • Drinking water throughout

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Paro, drive to Thimphu

  • Explore Thimphu depending on arrival times

  • Welcome dinner

  • Overnight in Thimphu

Day 2: Thimphu​

  • Visit Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, and the Buddha Dordenma statue.

  • Hike from Sangaygang Viewpoint to Wangditse Monastery. (2 hours)

  • Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimphu To Punakha

  • Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass. (4 hours including stops)

  • Attend the last day of the Talo Festival and share a cup of tea with a local family

  • Dochula Pass

  • Afternoon at the majestic Punakha Dzong

  • Optional rafting

  • Sundowner Drinks by the river at Punakha Dzong

  • Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 4: Punakha

  • Gentle hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Divine Madman)

  • Tree-planting, football, archery with monks at Neyzergang Monastery.

  • Optional Meditation Session at Neyzergang Monastery

  • Dinner under the stars

Day 5: Punakha to Paro

  • Hike the valley to Khamsum Yule Temple​

  • Drive back to Paro

  • Afternoon to explore Paro

Day 6: Paro Festival

  • Paro Festival for the morning

  • Optional : Zuri Dzong Hike (2 hours), or

  • Remain at the festival

  • Overnight in Paro.

Day 7: Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Hike to Tiger’s Nest: Experience the iconic cliffside monastery.

  • Hot Stone bath

  • Overnight in Paro.

Day 8: Departure

  • Last-minute shopping or explore any missed sights.

  • Depart from Paro Airport.

©2025 Retreat To Bhutan

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