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Time your visit to Punakha’s masked-dance festival, one of Bhutan’s most colourful, with reserved courtyard seating and a guide who can read every mask.
The Punakha Tshechu draws crowds to the dzong’s courtyard for days of masked dances re-enacting stories from Buddhist history — and because dates shift with the lunar calendar, timing it takes local knowledge. This tour package is built around the festival, with the standard highlights of the western circuit filled in around it.
Two full days at the Punakha Tshechu, with reserved viewing
A guide who can explain the meaning behind each masked dance
Punakha Dzong itself, at the meeting of two rivers
Thimphu’s Tashichho Dzong and Buddha Dordenma statue
Tiger’s Nest Monastery on the final day
Meet your guide and drive to Thimphu, with a stop at the Buddha Dordenma statue.
Morning sightseeing in Thimphu, then cross Dochula Pass into Punakha ahead of the festival.
A full day at the festival in the Punakha Dzong courtyard, with your guide explaining the dances as they unfold.
Return to the festival for its concluding dances, including the unfurling of a large religious scroll on the final morning.
Visit the suspension bridge and Chimi Lhakhang before driving back to Paro.
The climb to Paro Taktsang, then transfer to the airport.
Private guide and driver throughout
Accommodation as specified (Standard tier unless upgraded)
All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
All entry fees, permits and the Sustainable Development Fee
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Paro
International flights to and from Bhutan
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Tips for your guide and driver (customary, not mandatory)
Tell us your dates and group size — we’ll confirm availability and send a fixed-price proposal.
