Tour overview

The three day Nimalung & Kurjey tshechu festivals take place at Nimalung and Kurjey monastery respectively in Bumthang. Kurjey festival is for one day and is on the 5th July. The temple houses around 100 monks who are known for their talent in music. This festival is held mostly in the fifth lunar month (mostly July). The highlight of the festival is the unfurling of a nine meter high and twelve meters wide Guru Rinpoche’s Throngdroel. The masked dances are performed by the monks and are attended by the local people and tourists alike.

Festival Date

Nimalung & Kurjey tshechu festivals 2026, Festival dates: 22nd – 24th June 2026 (3 days)

Venue: Nimalung Temple/Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang.

Nimalung / Kurjey Festival Tour cost:

The cost given below is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.

Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.

Solo travel: US $ 3440 per person.

2 persons: US $ 2840 per person.

3 persons or more: US $ 2640 per person.

Nature of trip: Private & guided trip to Bhutan.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Accommodation: (twin / double sharing basis). Single room supplement is extra
  • All Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Local Guide
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Bottled Water

Not Included

  • Insurance Premiums
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal Expenses (Beverages/laundries/Tips)
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.
  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments & festival visit.

Nimalung & Kurjey tshechu festival tour – Highlights

Witness Nimalung & Kurjey tshechu festival.
Meet local people.
Scenic landscapes.
Unique culture and traditions.
Ancient monasteries, temples and dzongs.
Pristine villages and farmhouses.
Scenic mountain flight.

Sketch Itinerary

Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
Day 02. Paro – Bumthang sightseeing (Domestic Flight) | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 03. Bumthang – Nimalung festival 2026 | 24 Km | 55 Minutes.
Day 04. Bumthang – Nimalung festival 2026 | 24 Km | 55 Minutes.
Day 05. Kurjey festival 2026 – Ogen Choling palace | 40 km | 1 hour 40 minutes.
Day 06. Bumthang – Trongsa – Gangtey sightseeing | 146 km | 5 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
Day 07. Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing | 75 km | 3 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
Day 08. Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | 76 km | 3 hours | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 09. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 10. Thimphu – Paro (Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery) | 56 km | 1 hour | Alt. 2200 m.
Day 11. Paro – Departure.