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
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Attend Mongar Tsechu and Trashigang Tsechu in Eastern Bhutan
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Rare cultural access to Eastern Bhutanese traditions
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Scenic drives over Dochula, Pele La and Thrumshing La passes
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Domestic flight experience from Eastern Bhutan to Paro
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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.
