Rhododendron Festival Tour from 13th and 14 April 2026

Arrival at Paro airport. Our team will greet you with Tashi Khadhar and escort you to Thimphu. On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang across the river. The view is excellent and in Thimphu visit the Largest Buddha Statue overlooking Thimphu Valley. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

The guide will assist you in going around Thimphu city. Thimphu is the largest city in Bhutan. It has a population of more than 100000 people. Visit the Folk Heritage Museum and 13th arts and crafts school. After lunch visit simply Bhutan museam to witness the live performance of traditional dance.

In the morning, start your journey toward Punakha district, the Ancient Capital of Bhutan. We stop at the scenic Dochu la pass (3140 m) with 108 small stupas and enjoy the view of the Himalayas. Witness the beautiful Rhododendron festival at Lamperi National Park. You can take a walk in the garden or take part in the cultural festivities. The Royal Botanical Park is the country’s first nature recreational park, established in 2004 to preserve the rich natural biodiversity of the area. This area of 47sq. km in the Dochula Conservation area has been delineated for protection and development into a site for eco-tourism and nature education.

Later drive to Punakha. On arrival, visit Punakha Dzong, the winter residence of Je Khenpo, the chief abbot of Bhutan and the monk body, Visit Longest Suspension Bridge and Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Drive to Gangtye from the old capital of Bhutan. Visit Gangtey Monastery's 16th-century temple and popular black-necked crane breeding centre. Hike the beautiful trail of Phobjikha. Overnight at Hotel.

Explore Paro. The drive from Gangtye Valley takes about 4 hours to reach Paro. If time permits visit Drugyel Dzong recently restored and opened for tourist visit. Way back visit the 6th century Kichu monastery. Overnight at Hotel

Hike the popular Tiger Nest temple. The hike depends on your pace. Some parts are quite steep so go slow and be sure of your footing – especially when you make the return trip downhill which can be quite slippery. The hike is about 6 km (4 miles) in length. In the afternoon visit the farmhouse where you can experience archery and local cuisine in the farm House.

Depart Paro after Bhutan Rhododendron festival. Our guide and driver will see you off from the airport.