Paro Tsechu

Arrival at Paro International Airport and warm welcome by your Achulay Gateways representative.

Scenic drive to Thimphu following the Paro and Wang Chhu rivers. Check-in and relax. Evening leisure walk to explore the capital town.

Explore Bhutan’s charming capital city.

Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue, Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum, and Handicrafts Market. Learn about Bhutanese traditions, arts, and daily life.

Evening free for café hopping or strolling through town.Overnight: Thimphu

Drive to Punakha crossing the scenic Dochula Pass (3,100 m) offering panoramic Himalayan views and 108 memorial chortens.

Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong and enjoy a countryside walk to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) through rice fields and villages.Overnight: Punakha

Enjoy a relaxed day in Bhutan’s most picturesque valley.

Visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten with a gentle hike, explore local farms and villages, and soak in the serene surroundings.

Optional rafting or nature walk.Overnight: Punakha

Drive back to Paro through beautiful mountain landscapes.
Visit National Museum (Ta Dzong), Rinpung Dzong, and explore Paro town for shopping or relaxation.
Prepare for the festival experience the next day.
Overnight: Paro

A day dedicated to the sacred Paro Tshechu Festival.

Attend the vibrant celebrations at Paro Rinpung Dzong, where monks and masked dancers perform ancient Cham dances depicting spiritual teachings and blessings. Observe locals dressed in their finest traditional attire and immerse yourself in Bhutan’s living heritage.

Your guide will explain the symbolism and stories behind each dance.

Overnight: Paro

Morning hike to the legendary Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most iconic and sacred site, perched dramatically on a cliff.

This spiritual hike offers breathtaking views and unforgettable moments.

Afternoon leisure or optional traditional hot stone bath.

Overnight: Paro

After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.

Bid farewell with memories of sacred festivals, serene valleys, and heartfelt Bhutanese hospitality.