Tour overview

The Wangdue tshechu festival is held in Wangdue Phodrang and is observed for three days in the autumn season. The tshechu is well known for the Raksha Mangchum or the dance of the Ox. Many different kinds of mask dances are performed during the festival. It concludes with the unfurling of the Guru Tshengye Thongdrel.

Festival Dates

Wangdue tshechu festival 2026, festival dates: 19th – 21st September 2026 (Three days), Venue: Tencholing Army ground, Wangdue Phodrang district.

Wangdue 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 $ 2420 per person.

2 persons: US $ 2000 per person.

3 persons or more: US $ 1860 per person.

Nature of trip: Private & guided Bhutan trip.

Included

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

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”.

Wangdue tshechu festival tour: Highlights

Witness the Wangdue tshechu festival.
Meet local people.
Visit ancient dzongs, temples and monasteries.
Scenic landscapes.
Pristine villages and farm houses.
Witness archery matches.

Sketch Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude 2334 m.
Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing | 2334 m.
Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude 1242 m.
Day 4. Punakha – Wangdue tshechu festival |14 km | Drive: 30 minutes.
Day 5. Witness the Wangdue tshechu festival | 14 km | Drive: 30 minutes.
Day 6. Punakha – Paro sightseeing | 90 km |Drive: 4 hours | Altitude: 2280 m.
Day 7. Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
Day 8. Paro – Departure.