Cultural · Festivals

Festival of Masks: Paro Tshechu

Witness sacred cham dances, the dawn unfurling of a giant thangka and a whole valley dressed in its finest silk.

8 days
Easy
Private · 2–8 guests
Spring (dates vary by lunar calendar)

Overview

Every Yelha journey is private and fully flexible: dates, pace, hotels and experiences can all be tailored. Your travel designer will refine this itinerary with you until it feels exactly right.

Highlights

Reserved courtyard seating at the tshechu
Dawn thongdrel unveiling
Try on a gho or kira with a local tailor
Archery match with village teams

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival in Paro

Welcome dinner and an introduction to festival etiquette.

Day 2 Festival day one

Masked dances in the dzong courtyard with your guide explaining each story.

Day 3 Dawn thongdrel

Rise before sunrise for the unveiling of the great thangka.

Included

Bhutan visa & Sustainable Development Fee
Handpicked boutique & heritage lodges
All meals with local specialities
Private licensed guide & driver
All entrance fees and permits

Not included

International flights to Paro
Travel insurance
Gratuities and personal expenses

Places you’ll visit

Make it yours

Tailor this journey with a local travel designer

Share your dates and dreams — we will reply within 24 hours with a personalised proposal.

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