Punakha Dromchay Festival 24th to 26th February,2026

5 Days

Punakha Dromchay Festival Tour. Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan, and the yearly festival of Punakha Dromchay happens at the beginning of the year. The festival is unique as it hosts a dramatic recreation of the scene from the 17th-century battle with the Tibetan army. This is one of the oldest festivals in the district. The festival depicts how the local Bhutanese militia duped and defeated an invading Tibetan army and forced them to withdraw. 

Punakha Festival Tour is an annual festival introduced by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate the victories over the Tibetans. During the festival, the “pazaps” or local militia men dress in battle gear and showcase a battle scene of this distant past, recalling the days. When in the absence of a standing army, men from eight Tshogchen or great village blocks of Thimphu came forward and managed to expel the Tibetan forces out of Bhutan, ushering in a new-found internal peace and stability.

Dromchay Festival Tour Cost

  • Solo Trip Cost 1440.00
  • 2 Pax Group Cost USD 1240 Per Person
  • 3 to 4 Pax Group Cost USD 1120 per person

All our tour costs include an SDF of USD 100 per person per night. The price includes meals, transport, guides, and hotels.

Punakha Dromchay Festival Overview

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1: Arrival at Paro International and drive to Thimphu. Distance 60KM | Driving time 1 hour | Altitude 2400.
  • Day 2 Thimphu to Punakha. Distance 72.8KM | Driving Time 2Hours 5 Minutes | Altitude 1200M.
  • Day 3 Punakha to Paro Drive. Distance 115KM | Driving Time 3 Hours 9 Minutes | Alt 2300M.
  • Day 4 Paro Tiger Nest Hike. Distance 15 km | Walking time 4 Hours | Altitude 3120M above sea level.
  • Day 5 Paro to Airport and See Off. Altitude 2300M.

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Dromchay festival Highlights

  • Enjoy the Religious Dance of Guru in different forms.
  • Get the Photoshoot at the Festival.
  • Cultural Emmersion
  • Enjoy Scenic beauty of Punakha Valley
  • Limited Tourist Crowd
From $1,440
/ Adult

Trip Info

  • Paro International Airport
  • Paro International Airport
  • All accommodation in 3 Star Hotel approved by Department of Tourism
  • All entrance fees for Temples and monuments are included in the cost
  • 3200M at Dochula Pass while driving to Punakha
  • 6th to 8th March 2025
  • Licensed and Friendly Guide
  • We provide comfortable transportation services based on number of pax.
  • Fallboard (All inclusive)
  • We accept both Credit card payment and bank transfer.5% Charge applicable for credit card payment and guest have to bear that charges.
  • All hotels provides free WIFI services.
  • Insurance is must for all the tour in Bhutan
  • Available
  • Refer our cancellation policy before you confirm the tour