Tour overview

Thangbi Mani tshechu festival 2026 is one of the most popular festivals held in Choekhor gewog in Bumthang. The highlight of the festival is the fire blessing (Mewang) ceremony, performed in an open ground. The lay monks perform purification rituals while people jump over flames to purify themselves. Several mask dances and folk dances are also performed by the monks and local people. It is believed that the festival would bring peace and prosperity and ensure better harvest for the entire community.

Thangbi Mani Tshechu Festival Date

Thangbi Mani Tshechu Festival 2026, Festival dates: 26th – 27th September 2026 (Two days),

Venue: Thangbi Mani lhakhang, Bumthang.

Thangbi Mani Tshechu 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 people: US $ 2840 per person.

3 people or more: US $ 2640 per person.

Nature of trip: Private & guided Bhutan travel.

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

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

Thangbi Mani tshechu festival – Highlights

Witness centuries old Thangbi Mani tshechu festival.
Discover unique culture and traditions.
Visit ancient dzongs, temples and monasteries.
Meet local people.
Most beautiful landscapes.
Visit Bhutanese villages and farmhouses.
Scenic mountain flight.

Itinerary (Sketch)

Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m..
Day 02. Paro – Bumthang sightseeing | By Flight | 25 Minutes | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 03. Bumthang sightseeing – Thangbi Mani tshechu 2026 | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 04. Bumthang sightseeing – Thangbi Mani festival 2026 | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 05. Bumthang – Trongsa – Gangtey | 186 km | Drive: 5 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
Day 06. Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing | 75 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
Day 07. Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 08. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 09. Thimphu – Paro sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude: 2200 m.
Day 10. Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 4 km | Hike: 4 hours.
Day 11. Paro – Departure.