7 Days Bhutan Paro Festival Tour : Bhutan Luxury Tour

The Paro Festival is a significant religious festival celebrated in Bhutan, a landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas. It is one of the most important and colorful festivals in Bhutan and holds great cultural and religious significance.

The Paro Festival, also known as Paro Tshechu, takes place annually in the Paro Dzongkhag (district) in the town of Paro. The festival usually occurs in the spring season and lasts for several days, with the exact dates determined by the lunar calendar.

During the festival, the Paro Dzong (fortress monastery) becomes the focal point of the celebrations. The local people, dressed in their finest traditional attire, gather at the dzong to witness the religious dances and performances. The dzong’s courtyard is transformed into a vibrant and lively venue, adorned with colorful decorations, flags, and traditional artwork.

The highlight of the Paro Festival is the masked dances or cham dances. These religious dances are performed by monks and laymen, who wear intricate costumes and masks representing various deities, demons, and historical figures. The dances depict important events from Bhutanese mythology and Buddhist teachings. It is believed that witnessing these dances brings blessings and spiritual merit to the spectators.

Apart from the cham dances, the Paro Festival also features traditional Bhutanese music, songs, and other cultural performances. Pilgrims and visitors from different parts of Bhutan, as well as tourists from around the world, come to Paro to witness and participate in this grand celebration of Bhutanese culture and religion.

The Paro Festival holds deep religious significance for the Bhutanese people. It is believed to have been initiated in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of Bhutan, as a means to impart spiritual teachings and promote unity among the people. It also serves as an occasion for the community to come together, socialize, and celebrate their shared cultural heritage.

Attending the Paro Festival provides a unique opportunity to experience Bhutanese culture, traditions, and religious practices up close

Detailed Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Paro and Transfer to Thimphu

Arrive at Paro International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by your guide, Transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, Visit the National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma Statue, and Tashichho Dzong, Explore the local markets in the evening.

Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing

Visit the Changangkha Lhakhang, a 12th-century temple, Explore the Folk Heritage Museum, where you can learn about Bhutanese culture, Visit the Textile Museum and the Takin Preserve, Enjoy a stroll around Thimphu’s main street, Norzin Lam.

Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha Drive

Drive to Punakha, located at a lower altitude than Thimphu, Visit Dochula Pass, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains, Explore Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most beautiful fortresses, Hike to Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the “Temple of Fertility.”

Day 4: Punakha Sightseeing

Take a morning hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a magnificent temple, Visit the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery and enjoy the stunning views of the valley., Take a leisurely walk through the beautiful countryside and visit nearby villages.

Day 5: Punakha to Paro Drive (Post Lunch Visit Paro Festival Venue)

Drive back to Paro, the cultural heart of Bhutan,

On Arrival Visit Most Popular Event- Paro Festival Spend 1-2 Hrs Then You may Visit Rinpung Dzong, a fortress-monastery with stunning architecture, Explore the National Museum of Bhutan, located in Ta Dzong, Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred temples.

Day 6: Paro Festival & City Sightseeing

Today Morning enjoy The Paro Festival -2-3 Hrs and the Visit Drukgyel Dzong, a historic fortress now in ruins, Explore the ruins of Drugyel Dzong and learn about its historical significance, Visit a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse and experience the local way of life, Enjoy a hot stone bath, a traditional Bhutanese wellness practice.

Day 7: Paro and Tiger’s Nest Trek

Embark on a challenging hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, Explore this iconic and breathtaking monastery perched on a cliff, Enjoy the stunning views of the Paro Valley during the hike.