Fall Festivals of Bhutan

There is no better time to visit Bhutan than during the Buddhist Tsechu temple festivals. The annual celebrations around Bhutan are marked by incredible colors and exhilarating festivity. The adventure begins before your plane even touches down as you will be treated to breathtaking views of the Himalayas on your descent into Paro. Explore some of the memorable sites, such as the Taktsang Monastery built into a sheer mountain face 3,000 feet above Paro, before heading towards Thimphu for one of the largest Tsechu festivals in the land. Savor the drum and horn marshalled spiritual energy of the traditional dances, dramas and other rituals, as you immerse yourself in the all-enveloping sensual ambience. Carry-on to Bumthang for a similar, yet distinctly different, experience, and enjoy  other classic Bhutanese sites, Himalayan views and forested valleys along the way. You may conclude you are witnessing the most spectacular religious festivals anywhere on earth. (Note that festival dates sometimes vary on short notice.  Ask about other temple festivals held throughout the year and available on a private departure basis.)