16 Days Mongar & Trashigang Tsechu Festival Tour
Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Tour Type: Cultural, Festival & Experiential
Entry & Exit Point: Paro International Airport
Best Season: October–November (Festival Period)
Tour Highlights
Attend Mongar Tsechu and Trashigang Tsechu in Eastern Bhutan
Rare cultural access to Eastern Bhutanese traditions
Scenic drives over Dochula, Pele La and Thrumshing La passes
Domestic flight experience from Eastern Bhutan to Paro
Comprehensive cultural journey from West to East Bhutan
Detailed Itinerary
Transfer: approx. 20–30 minutes
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m
Arrival at Paro International Airport and welcome by Druk Peaceful Travels. Transfer to hotel. Leisure walk around Paro town. Overnight in Paro.
Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m
Visit Rinpung Dzong and the traditional wooden bridge. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang. Explore Paro town and local markets. Overnight in Paro.
Drive: approx. 1.5 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,500 m
Drive to Thimphu. Visit Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten and Changangkha Lhakhang. Evening walk in Thimphu town. Overnight in Thimphu.
Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m
Visit Tashichho Dzong, National Textile Museum and Folk Heritage Museum. Free time in the evening. Overnight in Thimphu.
Drive: approx. 3–4 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,100 m (Dochula Pass)
Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass. Visit Druk Wangyal Chortens and Druk Wangyal Monastery. Walk to Chimi Lhakhang. Overnight in Punakha.
Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 1,600 m
Visit Punakha Dzong and Punatshangchhu Suspension Bridge. Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Overnight in Punakha.
Drive: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,400 m (Pele La Pass)
Drive to Trongsa via Pele La Pass. Visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong (Royal Heritage Museum). Overnight in Trongsa.
Drive: approx. 3–4 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,400 m (Yotong La Pass)
Drive to Bumthang valley. Visit Jakar Dzong. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bumthang.
Sightseeing Duration: approx. 5–6 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,800 m
Visit Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Monastery. Explore Bumthang villages. Overnight in Bumthang.
Drive: approx. 6–7 hours
Highest Altitude: 3,750 m (Thrumshing La Pass)
Drive eastward via Thrumshing La Pass. Scenic stops en route. Visit Mongar Dzong. Overnight in Mongar.
Festival Duration: Full day
Highest Altitude: 1,600 m
Attend Mongar Tsechu, witnessing traditional mask dances and vibrant local participation. Cultural immersion and photography opportunities. Overnight in Mongar.
Drive: approx. 3 hours
Highest Altitude: 1,200 m
Drive to Trashigang. Visit Trashigang Dzong overlooking the Gamri River. Explore Trashigang town. Overnight in Trashigang.
Festival Duration: Full day
Highest Altitude: 1,200 m
Attend Trashigang Tsechu, one of Eastern Bhutan’s most important festivals. Observe sacred mask dances and local cultural traditions. Overnight in Trashigang.
Sightseeing Duration: approx. 4–5 hours
Highest Altitude: 1,800 m
Visit Radhi Village, known as the rice bowl of Eastern Bhutan. Village walk and interaction with locals. Return to Trashigang. Overnight in Trashigang.
Drive: approx. 1.5 hours to Yonphula Airport
Flight Duration: approx. 50 minutes
Highest Altitude: approx. 4,000 m (flight path)
Transfer to Yonphula Domestic Airport and fly to Paro. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Paro.
Transfer: approx. 20–30 minutes
Highest Altitude: 2,320 m
Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure. End of services by Druk Peaceful Travels.
