Bhutan Tours

Bhutan Trips

The secretive kingdom of Bhutan is an unforgettable destination steeped in ancient traditions, spectacular mountain scenery and vibrant festivals. But nothing is more sacred than Taktsang Monastery, the Tiger’s Nest. Built in the 1692 – at 3000m above sea level – it’s a place of pure tranquility. Guru Rinpoche may have flown here on a tigress’ back, but you’ll have to climb the many steps.

In focus: Festivals of Bhutan

There’s at least one festival a month here, meaning that you’re more than likely to witness one on your Bhutan tour. These are genuine cultural spectacles and provide a fascinating insight into local cultures and customs.

Paro: Held every spring, it’s one of the most colourful and important annual events in Paro Dzongkhag. People travel from neighboring districts to participate in the festivities. Early in the morning on the last day of the celebration the monks display a huge embroidered artwork, the Guru Throngdel, inside the temple. It’s considered so sacred that simply seeing it can wash your sins away.

Thimphu: This is the largest of Bhutan’s festivals and takes place in the capital. Secure your place early in the day to capture striking photographs of masked dancers swirling around the courtyard of the Tashichho Dzong. The square becomes ablaze with colour as performers adorn the stage to conduct religious ritualistic dances to bless their onlookers and to honour Guru Rinpoche – who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century. 

We run special departures to see these Festivals of Bhutan.