Enchanting Festivals Of Central Bhutan

This trek is also one of the short Bhutan trekking routes. It is a moderate trek and is popular with those who wish to do a shorter version of the Druk Path trek and also features an in-depth cultural tour. The Tsaluna trek offers beautiful views as you cross the chain of mountains that separate the Paro and Thimphu valleys. This route is also famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests and wonderful high altitude lakes abundant with fish.

This tour takes the same trekking route as Jomolhari Loop Trek. The only difference is you get to halt 2 extra days in Jangothang to mingle among the people who live a nomadic life herding yaks at an altitude ranging from 2,500 meters to nearly 5,000 meters and celebrate their 2-day annual mountain festival which offers great opportunity to explore and experience local culture and cuisine. The highlight of this trek is not only the fascinating mountain festival but also the spectacular view of majestic Mount Jomolhari from the Jomolhari base camp accentuated by splendid landscapes, flora and fauna. Trekkers who want to avoid high passes and high altitude can choose an easier version of the Jomolhari Loop by retracing their steps from Jangothang instead of taking harder routes through spectacular high ridges while still having the majestic impressions of mount Jomolhari.

Enjoy an intimate Tsechu experience set in the Ura district of the Bumthang Valley, Bhutan's spiritual heartland. Festivals are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. There will be both mask dances by the Buddhist Monks as well as songs and dance from the local villagers. It is an important event as all related folks from across the country comes together and discusses the important issue and prays together for a successful year. Also visit sacred sites in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey.

This 11-day Matsutake mushroom festival will enable the guests to taste one of the most coveted mushrooms, the Tricholoma Matsutake, in all its freshness and succulent flavor. The prized mushrooms, harvested annually from the forest, provide a major source of income for the local people of the secluded village in Thimphu. During the Bhutan festival, you will see various folk dances and mask dances being performed in the open ground, and you will also be able to interact with the local people. During this trip, you will also visit many traditional, cultural, religious and natural heritage sites of Bhutan, all of which were kept in isolation from the rest of the world until the 1960s when the country slowly embarked on a modern development. You will also get to explore Bhutanese art, the Bhutanese livelihood, activities, cuisine, and many interesting places during your trip.

This trip is specifically designed to highlight the beautiful Bumthang valley by witnessing 2 popular festivals – the Kurjey Tsechu and the Nimalung festival, combined with Bhutan’s other main attractions. It is a 11-day leisurely paced cultural trip that is designed to give you most of what Bhutan has to offer. It provides a fairly complete and an indulging experience with something for everyone- a glimpse of our living culture and traditions, rich history, stunning nature walks through virgin forests, interaction with friendly people whose natural sense of hospitality is renowned and a genuine reason to tick Bhutan as one of your favorite destinations. Every new place is a hot spot for tourism, laden with attractions to enliven your senses-be it an exquisite ancient fortress or the breathtaking scenery from the Tiger’s Nest, from Paro’s golden paddy fields to Bumthang’s local delicacies.

This Black Necked Crane Festival tour is an intriguing trip that will take you to the most popular places in Bhutan, such as Paro, Thimpu, Punakham Gangtey Valley, Bumthang Valley etc. You will not only attend the unique Black Necked Crane Festival, but also visit plenty of amazing heritage sites along the way, to deeply discover the rich culture and fascinating landscape of this mysterious kingdom. This festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this endangered and majestic birth which becomes an inseparable part in their daily lives during the winter months. This annual festival is organized to generate awareness and understanding on the importance of conserving the endangered Black-Necked cranes.

In this 10 days tour, you will cover Thimphu, Punkha, Phobjikha and Paro. You’ll be motivated with wonderful opportunity to explore urban and rural Bhutan. This tour will also take you to the spiritual heartland of Bhutan ie. Bumthang to witness Thangbi Mani festival. The four-day festival is a display of the rich tradition and it celebrates the cultural heritage of the ancient Thangbi Lhakhang. The main highlight of the festival is the Mewang ceremony. Mewang ceremony ( Fire Blessing) is performed in an open ground. The monks perform purification rituals while all the people and guests jump over the flames to get themselves purified from their sins and evil deeds. It is believed that if one is able to jump over the flame three times, he or she is protected from ill luck and misfortunes, and are removed for that entire year. This tour offers you a chance to marvel at several vibrant masked dances professionally performed by monks. Besides joyfully attending the colorful festival, you can indulge in natural beauty in the country.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is a five-day event grandly held around the beautiful valley of Bumthang in Bhutan, It is one of Bhutan’s most important festivals to commemorate an establishment of Jambay Lhakhang temple in 7th century and also to honor Guru Rinpoche. During this 10-day Jambay Lhakhang festival tour, you can enjoy various interesting festivities like traditional mark dances, naked dances, as well as the highlighted fire blessing. In addition to the festive event, you will also visit the major cities of Bhutan, like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and see sacred monasteries and temples including Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong etc. Also, you will enjoy the fine natural landscape of Phobjikha valley and Bumthang valley. You will also not miss the popular trek experience to Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest), the holiest temple in Bhutan.

The Druk Wangyel Tshechu is a unique festival performed by the Royal Bhutan Army rather than monks or lay people. It is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of Bhutan. It also celebrates the continuous efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in protecting the sovereignty and the stability of the country. This one of a kind tshechu is performed against the backdrop of the magnificent Jigme Singye Wangchuck mountain range.This festival is performed primarily to retrace and retell the story of great deeds, sacrifice and bravery of heroes in three parts; the farewell of the heroes, the combat of the heroes and the return of the heroes with creative new costumes and choreography the dance of the heroes tells the tale of the hero’s journey and return. Enjoy this 8-day tour, visitors will have a valuable opportunity to experience both the breathtaking vista of the Himalayan mountain range while standing at an altitude of 3.116m and the the vibrant ambiance of the festival.

This trek has a variety of trekking trails that cover everything from picturesque farmland and ancient forest , to alpine pasture and challenging high mountain passes. It also covers the Bhutan’s most impressive mountain peaks such as Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The trekking offers numerous isolated dzongs and their scattered dwellings with a great deal of cultural value en route. The Punakha Gorge has a magical origin via the imposing Dzong and the magnificent hot springs at Gasa adds extra value to this trek.

It is an opportunity for you to explore the oldest temple in Thimpu-Changangkha Lhakhang attracting a regular procession of pilgrims, and parents seeking auspicious names for their newborn children. Enjoy the 7-day Changangkha Lhakang festival tour, without doubt, you can take one step closer to the thing that you call it the authentic tradition and culture of the Bhutanese. On your journey in Bhutan, besides being overwhelmed in the sacred yet vibrant ambiance of the festival, it will be your chance to experience the incredible natural beauty as well as tourist attractions here.

Thimphu Tsechu is a spiritual social event that brings people together unified by the common culture, tradition and beliefs. The sacred mask dance (Chaam) is believed to invoke deities blessing all who witness the Chaam. The monks perform a series of meticulously choreographed religion inspired dances wearing grand silk robes and exquisitely crafted mask. The three day event presents selection of age old Chaam which includes Dance of the Lords of the cremation ground and the theatrical presentation of the judgement day after a person dies which is quintessential to Buddhist beliefs.

Bhutan’s mountainous landscapes, river valleys, summer slopes filled with colorful flowers and the charming traditional culture come together to provide a photography opportunities like nowhere else. The slow pace of life in Bhutan will charm you. On this mentored photography tour, you will make some amazing images of a week well spent in the Himalayan kingdom!

This tour offers a fascinating adventure for cycling enthusiasts. Experience Bhutan’s great diversity of landscapes including wide valleys, forests and challenging high mountain passes with seven days of cycling interspersed with scenic hikes. The tour also includes several days sightseeing the country’s most important museums, monuments and religious sites.

This tour has as much focus on cultural sites as it does on natural wonders, but with plenty of hiking thrown into the mix. By walking to some of the country’s most spectacular monasteries, we endeavor to help you gain an insight into Bhutan’s Buddhist culture in the most profound way possible. During the week, we cover the three valleys of Thimpu, Punakha and Paro, all varied in terms of ecosystems and landscapes. One of the highlights of this walking holiday is our trek to Bumdra Monastery where we camp overnight in the Himalayan wilderness way up in the clouds, our final destination being the iconic Taktsang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery. We hike along ancient mountain paths, following in the footsteps of pilgrims going back over the centuries, but where today’s tourists hardly ever go.

This tour of the sky kingdom will bring you right to the heart of western Bhutan, of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangduephodrang. The importance of the tour is the visit of cultural sites, and experiencing the unique traditions and culture. All these aspects are directly reflected in its people, religion, culture and the natural environment. The spotlight of this tour is a visit to the Punakha Dzong (The palace of happiness) which is majestically located at the meetings of two rivers Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female). Enjoy riding beside rivers and through a mixture of rice fields, coniferous forests and hills dotted with chortens and monasteries. You can either ride or have the option to elect to drive at various places.

“Kingdom in the Sky” provides an insight into Bhutan’s Buddhist culture at a deep and comprehensive level. This trip combines spectacular drives to three historically important valleys: the bustling capital of Thimphu; the tropical Punakha valley; and the open valley of Paro. We take a fabulous day camping trek to Bumdra monastery which includes a night in a wilderness campsite high in the Himalaya and a visit to the Taktsang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Our circuit uses less trodden mountain paths, where few foreigners have ever set foot, to eventually approach the monastery from our campsite above the clouds. The overnight adventure includes two picnic lunches, a camp dinner and breakfast, all tentage, sleeping mattresses, a first-aid kit and the services of experienced BTB guides and cooks.

The beautiful place for trekking in winter, Punakha becomes challenging and more adventurous to trek in winter. But, this place is the best to do the same thing with all the proper guidance before starting the trekking journey, travelers need to keep the safety measures in their mind to enjoy an uninterrupted trek. It needs to be more careful at the time of winter, but it will be great fun while facing different situations and heavy winters. Whether the trek route is full of adventures and ups and downs, the endpoint or the destinations have the efficiency in removing all the stress from its extraordinary views and environment. It became necessary to click some photographs by having an impressive background of valleys and mountains. Apart from this Punakha include many other places to travel to have more fun and explore the beautiful culture of the site. The Punakha Dzong was damaged over the centuries by fire, flood, and earthquake, but still holds some extraordinary things to watch. One can visit Chorten Ningo passing through the forest and can experience the wildlife of the place that situated 7 km before the Punakha. Therefore, one can experience the beauty of Hilltop that is located across the river. Sitting on the bank of the rivers is suitable for having an excellent peaceful environment. The beautiful temples built across the place are the big attraction for pilgrims. Therefore, all travelers want to be part of this beautiful place. One can enjoy the beauty of the site and can explore the wildlife or nature thoroughly from very close.

The Druk Path Trek is a moderate, six-day trek. This popular trek offers beautiful views as you cross the chain of mountains that separate the Paro and Thimphu valleys. This route is also famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests and wonderful high altitude lakes teeming with fish. There will be a number of temples and dzongs to visit on the way, and in the clear weather of late autumn and winter, there are great views of the Himalayas. As well as being able to visit the sites of Paro and Thimphu before and after the trek, you may also enjoy a day excursion to the Punakha valley to visit the imposing Punakha Dzong.

This trek is also one of the short Bhutan trekking routes. It is a moderate trek and is popular with those who wish to do a shorter version of the Druk Path trek and also features an in-depth cultural tour. The Tsaluna trek offers beautiful views as you cross the chain of mountains that separate the Paro and Thimphu valleys. This route is also famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests and wonderful high altitude lakes abundant with fish.

This tour takes the same trekking route as Jomolhari Loop Trek. The only difference is you get to halt 2 extra days in Jangothang to mingle among the people who live a nomadic life herding yaks at an altitude ranging from 2,500 meters to nearly 5,000 meters and celebrate their 2-day annual mountain festival which offers great opportunity to explore and experience local culture and cuisine. The highlight of this trek is not only the fascinating mountain festival but also the spectacular view of majestic Mount Jomolhari from the Jomolhari base camp accentuated by splendid landscapes, flora and fauna. Trekkers who want to avoid high passes and high altitude can choose an easier version of the Jomolhari Loop by retracing their steps from Jangothang instead of taking harder routes through spectacular high ridges while still having the majestic impressions of mount Jomolhari.

Enjoy an intimate Tsechu experience set in the Ura district of the Bumthang Valley, Bhutan's spiritual heartland. Festivals are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. There will be both mask dances by the Buddhist Monks as well as songs and dance from the local villagers. It is an important event as all related folks from across the country comes together and discusses the important issue and prays together for a successful year. Also visit sacred sites in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Gangtey.

This 11-day Matsutake mushroom festival will enable the guests to taste one of the most coveted mushrooms, the Tricholoma Matsutake, in all its freshness and succulent flavor. The prized mushrooms, harvested annually from the forest, provide a major source of income for the local people of the secluded village in Thimphu. During the Bhutan festival, you will see various folk dances and mask dances being performed in the open ground, and you will also be able to interact with the local people. During this trip, you will also visit many traditional, cultural, religious and natural heritage sites of Bhutan, all of which were kept in isolation from the rest of the world until the 1960s when the country slowly embarked on a modern development. You will also get to explore Bhutanese art, the Bhutanese livelihood, activities, cuisine, and many interesting places during your trip.

This trip is specifically designed to highlight the beautiful Bumthang valley by witnessing 2 popular festivals – the Kurjey Tsechu and the Nimalung festival, combined with Bhutan’s other main attractions. It is a 11-day leisurely paced cultural trip that is designed to give you most of what Bhutan has to offer. It provides a fairly complete and an indulging experience with something for everyone- a glimpse of our living culture and traditions, rich history, stunning nature walks through virgin forests, interaction with friendly people whose natural sense of hospitality is renowned and a genuine reason to tick Bhutan as one of your favorite destinations. Every new place is a hot spot for tourism, laden with attractions to enliven your senses-be it an exquisite ancient fortress or the breathtaking scenery from the Tiger’s Nest, from Paro’s golden paddy fields to Bumthang’s local delicacies.

This Black Necked Crane Festival tour is an intriguing trip that will take you to the most popular places in Bhutan, such as Paro, Thimpu, Punakham Gangtey Valley, Bumthang Valley etc. You will not only attend the unique Black Necked Crane Festival, but also visit plenty of amazing heritage sites along the way, to deeply discover the rich culture and fascinating landscape of this mysterious kingdom. This festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this endangered and majestic birth which becomes an inseparable part in their daily lives during the winter months. This annual festival is organized to generate awareness and understanding on the importance of conserving the endangered Black-Necked cranes.

In this 10 days tour, you will cover Thimphu, Punkha, Phobjikha and Paro. You’ll be motivated with wonderful opportunity to explore urban and rural Bhutan. This tour will also take you to the spiritual heartland of Bhutan ie. Bumthang to witness Thangbi Mani festival. The four-day festival is a display of the rich tradition and it celebrates the cultural heritage of the ancient Thangbi Lhakhang. The main highlight of the festival is the Mewang ceremony. Mewang ceremony ( Fire Blessing) is performed in an open ground. The monks perform purification rituals while all the people and guests jump over the flames to get themselves purified from their sins and evil deeds. It is believed that if one is able to jump over the flame three times, he or she is protected from ill luck and misfortunes, and are removed for that entire year. This tour offers you a chance to marvel at several vibrant masked dances professionally performed by monks. Besides joyfully attending the colorful festival, you can indulge in natural beauty in the country.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is a five-day event grandly held around the beautiful valley of Bumthang in Bhutan, It is one of Bhutan’s most important festivals to commemorate an establishment of Jambay Lhakhang temple in 7th century and also to honor Guru Rinpoche. During this 10-day Jambay Lhakhang festival tour, you can enjoy various interesting festivities like traditional mark dances, naked dances, as well as the highlighted fire blessing. In addition to the festive event, you will also visit the major cities of Bhutan, like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and see sacred monasteries and temples including Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong etc. Also, you will enjoy the fine natural landscape of Phobjikha valley and Bumthang valley. You will also not miss the popular trek experience to Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest), the holiest temple in Bhutan.

The Druk Wangyel Tshechu is a unique festival performed by the Royal Bhutan Army rather than monks or lay people. It is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth king of Bhutan. It also celebrates the continuous efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in protecting the sovereignty and the stability of the country. This one of a kind tshechu is performed against the backdrop of the magnificent Jigme Singye Wangchuck mountain range.This festival is performed primarily to retrace and retell the story of great deeds, sacrifice and bravery of heroes in three parts; the farewell of the heroes, the combat of the heroes and the return of the heroes with creative new costumes and choreography the dance of the heroes tells the tale of the hero’s journey and return. Enjoy this 8-day tour, visitors will have a valuable opportunity to experience both the breathtaking vista of the Himalayan mountain range while standing at an altitude of 3.116m and the the vibrant ambiance of the festival.

This trek has a variety of trekking trails that cover everything from picturesque farmland and ancient forest , to alpine pasture and challenging high mountain passes. It also covers the Bhutan’s most impressive mountain peaks such as Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake. The trekking offers numerous isolated dzongs and their scattered dwellings with a great deal of cultural value en route. The Punakha Gorge has a magical origin via the imposing Dzong and the magnificent hot springs at Gasa adds extra value to this trek.

It is an opportunity for you to explore the oldest temple in Thimpu-Changangkha Lhakhang attracting a regular procession of pilgrims, and parents seeking auspicious names for their newborn children. Enjoy the 7-day Changangkha Lhakang festival tour, without doubt, you can take one step closer to the thing that you call it the authentic tradition and culture of the Bhutanese. On your journey in Bhutan, besides being overwhelmed in the sacred yet vibrant ambiance of the festival, it will be your chance to experience the incredible natural beauty as well as tourist attractions here.

Thimphu Tsechu is a spiritual social event that brings people together unified by the common culture, tradition and beliefs. The sacred mask dance (Chaam) is believed to invoke deities blessing all who witness the Chaam. The monks perform a series of meticulously choreographed religion inspired dances wearing grand silk robes and exquisitely crafted mask. The three day event presents selection of age old Chaam which includes Dance of the Lords of the cremation ground and the theatrical presentation of the judgement day after a person dies which is quintessential to Buddhist beliefs.

Bhutan’s mountainous landscapes, river valleys, summer slopes filled with colorful flowers and the charming traditional culture come together to provide a photography opportunities like nowhere else. The slow pace of life in Bhutan will charm you. On this mentored photography tour, you will make some amazing images of a week well spent in the Himalayan kingdom!

This tour of the sky kingdom will bring you right to the heart of western Bhutan, of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangduephodrang. The importance of the tour is the visit of cultural sites, and experiencing the unique traditions and culture. All these aspects are directly reflected in its people, religion, culture and the natural environment. The spotlight of this tour is a visit to the Punakha Dzong (The palace of happiness) which is majestically located at the meetings of two rivers Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female). Enjoy riding beside rivers and through a mixture of rice fields, coniferous forests and hills dotted with chortens and monasteries. You can either ride or have the option to elect to drive at various places.

The beautiful place for trekking in winter, Punakha becomes challenging and more adventurous to trek in winter. But, this place is the best to do the same thing with all the proper guidance before starting the trekking journey, travelers need to keep the safety measures in their mind to enjoy an uninterrupted trek. It needs to be more careful at the time of winter, but it will be great fun while facing different situations and heavy winters. Whether the trek route is full of adventures and ups and downs, the endpoint or the destinations have the efficiency in removing all the stress from its extraordinary views and environment. It became necessary to click some photographs by having an impressive background of valleys and mountains. Apart from this Punakha include many other places to travel to have more fun and explore the beautiful culture of the site. The Punakha Dzong was damaged over the centuries by fire, flood, and earthquake, but still holds some extraordinary things to watch. One can visit Chorten Ningo passing through the forest and can experience the wildlife of the place that situated 7 km before the Punakha. Therefore, one can experience the beauty of Hilltop that is located across the river. Sitting on the bank of the rivers is suitable for having an excellent peaceful environment. The beautiful temples built across the place are the big attraction for pilgrims. Therefore, all travelers want to be part of this beautiful place. One can enjoy the beauty of the site and can explore the wildlife or nature thoroughly from very close.

The Druk Path Trek is a moderate, six-day trek. This popular trek offers beautiful views as you cross the chain of mountains that separate the Paro and Thimphu valleys. This route is also famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests and wonderful high altitude lakes teeming with fish. There will be a number of temples and dzongs to visit on the way, and in the clear weather of late autumn and winter, there are great views of the Himalayas. As well as being able to visit the sites of Paro and Thimphu before and after the trek, you may also enjoy a day excursion to the Punakha valley to visit the imposing Punakha Dzong.