Nimalung Tshechu - June
Two intimate Tshechus in the Bumthang Valley — Nimalung and Kurjey — alongside the Phobjikha Valley and Punakha.
- Duration
- 10 Nights / 11 Days
- Tour style
- Festival Tour
- Best season
- June (festival dates)
- Route
- Thimphu · Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley · Punakha · Paro
Festival dates
- Nimalung Tshechu
12 – 14 June 2027
Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang
- Kurjey Tshechu
14 June 2027
Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang
Festival dates are tentative and set by the Department of Tourism; we confirm them when you book.
Overview
This festival tour celebrates Bhutanese cultural heritage through two intimate Tshechu experiences in the Bumthang Valley: the Nimalung Festival and the Kurjey Festival. Visitors witness colorful masked dances and sacred rituals while exploring sacred sites across multiple regions, including the winter habitat of the endangered black-necked crane.
Trip highlights
- The Nimalung Tshechu at Nimalung Monastery
- The Kurjey Tshechu at Kurjey Lhakhang
- Phobjikha Valley, winter habitat of the black-necked crane
- A Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) hike near the end of the trip
Places Covered
Daily Itinerary
Download itinerary (PDF)Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu.
What's included
- Sustainable Development Fee
- 3-star accommodations (twin/double sharing)
- E-visa, private guide, driver, and vehicle
- All meals, airport transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees
- Hotel taxes, bottled water, camping equipment for treks
What's not included
- International/domestic airfares
- Travel insurance, guide/driver domestic flights
- Beverages, personal expenses, gratuities, laundry
Tailor-made pricing
Get a quote for your dates
Price depends on group size, season and hotel category.
- Licensed Bhutan travel agency since 2013
- Itinerary tailored to your dates and group
- No payment needed to enquire
