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Druk Wangyel Tshechu Festival in Bhutan (13th December 2025)

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The Druk Wangyel Tshechu festival 2025 is a very unique festival in Bhutan and is performed by the Royal Bhutan Army. This event is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. It is also to celebrate efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in protecting the sovereignty and stability of the country. This festival is performed at the beautiful Dochu la pass decorated with 108 well arranged stupas. You can also relax and enjoy the stunning view of the Himalayan mountain ranges in the north.

Trip highlights – Druk Wangyel festival.

  • Witness the spectacular Druk Wangyel tshechu festival.
  • Meet the local people.
  • Enjoy the Stunning view of the Himalayas.
  • Visit ancient temples, monasteries and majestic dzongs.
  • Visit beautiful Bhutanese villages and farmhouses.
  • Witness the archery matches.

Druk Wangyel festival 2025 – Sketch itinerary:

  • Day 1. Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.
  • Day 2. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
  • Day 3. Thimphu – Punakha – Witness Druk Wangyel festival 2025 | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
  • Day 4. Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m.
  • Day 5. Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey | Altitude: 3000 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
  • Day 6. Gangtey – Paro sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m | 170 Km | Drive: 5 hours.
  • Day 7. Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
  • Day 8. Paro – Departure (End of Druk Wangyel tshechu 2025 tour).

Bhutan trip cost:

The Druk Wangyel tshechu tour cost is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan and Bhutan visa fee.

  • Solo travel: US $ 2420.00
  • 2 persons in a group: US $ 1930 per person on twin / double sharing basis.
  • 3 – 10 persons in a group: US $ 1860 per person on twin / double sharing basis.

Arrival & departure location:

Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

Reporting time:

3 hours before flight time.

Tour cost includes:

  • All meals [breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea].
  • Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Sustainable development fee (SDF).
  • Bhutan visa fee.
  • English speaking local guide.
  • Sightseeing.
  • Bottled water during the tour.

Tour cost excludes:

  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments and festival visit.
  • Drukair fares.
  • Travel insurance premiums.
  • Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost include head”.
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals, portage, bellboy charges tips or any other services.

Druk Wangyel tshechu festival - Detailed itinerary:

Day 1.Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 54 Km | Drive: 1 hour.

Meet and greet at the Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu. A short short stop on the way to view Tamchog monastery built in 1420 by Thang Tong Gyalpo.

Afternoon – Visit national memorial chorten, craft bazaar and Tashichho dzong, the royal secretariat.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 2.Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.

Morning, visit to:

  • Tallest statue of sitting Buddha in the world (51.5 meters) at Kuensel Phodrang.
  • Changangkha lhakhang.
  • Takin preserve center.
  • Sangaygang view point.
  • Dupthop lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.

Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant.

Afternoon, visit to:

  • National postal museum where you can make your own personalized stamps.
  • School of 13 arts and crafts (Painting school).

In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 3.Thimphu – Punakha – Witness Druk Wangyel festival 2025 | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

Morning – Drive to the Dochu la pass and visit 108 stupas. You can also see the beautiful view of Himalayan mountain ranges.

  • Witness the Druk Wangyel festival 2025.

Afternoon, witness the festival. Later in the evening, drive to Punakha.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 4.Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m.

Morning, visit to:

Afternoon, hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choling monastery.

In the evening, walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built across Pho chu river (160 m).

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 5.Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey | Altitude: 3000 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

Morning – Drive to Gangtey. On the way, view Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Note: Upper part of the valley is called Gangtey and lower part is called Phobjikha.

While in Gangtey, visit to:

  • Gangtey Gompa monastery founded in 1613 by Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa.
  • Crane information center.

In the evening, explore Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the rare black-necked cranes in winter.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 6.Gangtey – Paro sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m | 170 Km | Drive: 5 hours.

Morning – Drive to Paro valley. We occasionally stop on the way to take pictures.

Afternoon – visit Ta dzong built in 1649, an ancient watch tower which now houses the national museum.

Then visit the Rinpung dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The colorful Paro tshechu festival is held here in early spring.

In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 7.Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.

Morning – Hike to the beautiful Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang).

Afternoon, visit Drugyel dzong built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Then visit Kichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo. He built 108 temples across the Himalayan region in a single day. Two of the these temples are in Haa valley where the famous Haa Summer festival is held. The another prominent temple built by him is Jambay lhakhang in Bumthang valley.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 8.Paro – Departure (End of Druk Wangyel tshechu Bhutan tour):

After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell (End of Druk Wangyel tshechu Bhutan tour). You can also exit from Phuentsholing via Chhukha if you are traveling by land. Please note that exit via Phuentsholing should be mentioned in the Tourist visa of Bhutan.

Bhutan Druk Wangyel tshechu photos:

Druk Wangyel festival map:

Druk Wangyel festival Bhutan - FAQs:

1.I'm a solo traveler, is there a single supplement for Druk Wangyel festival 2025 tour?

The cost given above (Druk Wangyel festival itinerary) is inclusive of single supplement for solo travel. Hence, you need not pay extra charges.

2.What can I expect to see / witness in Druk Wangyel tshechu festival 2025?

You can witness various mask dances performed by the Royal Bhutan Army unlike in other tshechus / festivals where the dances are performed by the monks or lay people. This is a very unique and fairly new festival organized by the government to pay tribute to the wise leadership of the 4th King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The local people also perform folk dances.

3.Can I visit the Tiger's nest (Taktsang) during this Druk Wangyel festival in Bhutan ?

Yes, you will visit the beautiful Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro valley on the 7th day of the Druk Wangyel festival in Bhutan tour.

4.Where and when is Druk Wangyel tshechu in Bhutan held?

The Druk Wangyel tshechu in Bhutan is held at the beautiful Dochu la pass (3140 m) which is on the way to Punakha valley when you travel from Thimphu. This festival is held annually on the 13th December.

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