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Bhutan Royal Highland Festival Itinerary
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Grade:
Entry Level
Type:
Cultural
Transfers
Duration:
8 Nights
4 - 12
Group size
Leaders
Tour Highlights
- Royal Highland Festival – festival 4000 m above sea level (23rd-24th October 2026)
- Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Farmhouse stay
- Hoist wish-fulfilling prayer flags in Dochula Pass
- Enjoy a hot stone bath
Royal Highland Festival, Bhutan
This immersive journey combines Bhutan’s most remote highland festival with cultural exploration and gentle hiking through some of the country’s most striking landscapes. Over nine days, you’ll travel from the valleys of Paro and Punakha to the high mountain village of Laya, experiencing a side of Bhutan that few visitors ever reach.
Your journey begins with time in Thimphu and Punakha, exploring important cultural sites including dzongs, monasteries and the famous Dochula Pass, where you’ll hoist prayer flags in keeping with local tradition. From Gasa, the road ends and the journey continues on foot, with a steady hike alongside glacial rivers up to Laya, a highland settlement at around 4,000 metres. Accommodation here is in traditional farmhouses or simple camps, offering a rare chance to experience daily life in a remote Himalayan community.
Laya Village Journey
The Royal Highland Festival is the heart of this trip. Over two days, you’ll witness yak races, animal shows, traditional dress, local food and competitions that celebrate the culture and resilience of Bhutan’s highland communities. It’s a working festival, not a performance and you’ll be sharing it with families who have travelled for days from even more remote valleys.
The return journey takes you back through Punakha and on to Paro, with time to visit the Tiger’s Nest monastery and enjoy a traditional hot stone bath.
Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee
All international visitors to Bhutan must pay a 'Sustainable Development Fee' (SDF) of $100 per night of their stay to the Bhutanese Government. For our 8-night tour, this means a fee of $800 which has been incorporated into our tour cost accordingly.
If you purchase any additional nights with us, the additional SDF charges of $100 are included into the add-on costs. We need to know exactly how long you plan to stay in Bhutan so we can pay the government the correct SDF charge on your behalf and arrange your time-sensitive tourist visa.
Day 1: Paro - Thimphu (1 hour drive)
Transfer
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Fly into the only international airport of the country at Paro International Airport in the beautiful Paro Valley. As the plane takes a dramatic sweep into the valley, you will see the inner Himalayan mountainsides with traditional Bhutanese house perched in the mountains and snowcapped peaks of the Northern Himalayas towards the Tibetan border.
You will be received in Paro by our representatives at the airport with a traditional sign of welcome, a white silk scarf with the eight lucky & auspicious signs embossed in it. Bhutanese culture revers symbolisms, so we believe that you must start our journey in Bhutan with an auspicious beginning. You will then drive (1 hr) to Thimphu (2300m), the capital of Bhutan.
In Thimphu, you will head to the Buddha Dordenma Statue (Buddha Point) the largest seated Buddha statue in the world with a height of 51.5 meters, made of bronze and gilded in gold. The statue itself is the home for over 100,000 smaller statues of Buddha. You will be in awe at the size of the statue, as well as the artistry that it took to create it.
In the evening, you will visit the Tashichhodzong (the Fortress of Auspicious Doctrine). The fortress has been the seat of the Royal Government of Bhutan since 1952, and houses the Throne Room as well as the offices of the King and other government offices, it is also the summer residence of the Monk Body.
Accommodation: Thimphu Kisa Villa Resort
Day 2: Thimphu - Punakha (2 hours drive)
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
After breakfast, you will visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) at the center of the capital, dedicated in memory of His Majesty the Third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The stupa attracts many elderly Bhutanese daily for prayers, and is a window into the daily lives of Buddhist Bhutanese.
Then you will proceed towards the National Folk Heritage Museum, popularly known as Phelchey Toenkhyim. This more than 150 years old structure was established as a museum in 2001 by Her Majesty, Queen Ashi Dorji Wangchuck. It is dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past through exhibits, demonstrations, educational programs and documentation of rural life.
After a traditional Bhutanese lunch at the Folk Heritage restaurant, you will drive towards Punakha (1300 m). On the way, and 40 minutes drive up into the mountains, you will stop at the Dochu la Pass (3150 meters) to see the Himalayan Mountain Range. On a clear day, you will see the Northern Himalayas bordering China with the Jumolhari, Kula Gangri and Jichu Drakey peaks. You will also see the 108 stupas named the Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens offered as a tribute to his Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck for his selfless service to the nation and its people. At Dochula Pass, you will offer a wind prayer flag as is Bhutanese custom. Your guide will arrange the consecration of the flags from a temple before our visit. Bhutanese believe that the winds blowing the prayer flags gathers spiritual power to all beings and carries the prayers and wishes to the gods.
Accommodation: Punakha Gasothang Farmhouse
Day 3: Punakha to Laya (4.5 hrs drive and 2 hrs hike)
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
After an early breakfast, you will drive towards Taktse Makha in Gasa, the base from where you will have to hike up towards the festival ground in Laya. The drive to the base camp will be about 4.5 hours. The drive will be followed by a 2-hour hike up to Laya, alongside an aqua green glacial river. Visitors also have an option of availing a helicopter service to reach the location, but these should be booked well in advance due to limited seats.
In Laya, you will put up in a traditional Bhutanese farm stay (there are no hotels in Laya) or camp under the serene night skies. Bhutan farmhouses are a unique accommodation option if you want a special, authentic taste of Bhutanese tradition. Rooms will be simple but pleasant. There will be beds or mattresses on the floor and simple items of occasional furniture for your comfort. Depending on the property, you will either have access to a shared bathroom, or in some cases the bathroom may be located outside but right next to the house.
The farm stays will be located about 30 mins walk from the festival ground.
Accommodation: Laya Farmhouse or campsite
Day 4: Laya & Royal Highland Festival
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
The annual Royal Highland Festival is held from October 23-24 every year at Laya in the Gasa district. The festival, which is held at 4,000m above sea level, aims to celebrate, promote and preserve the life and culture of the nomadic highland people of Bhutan, support their economy, exhibit the beauty and wonders of the highlands, and laud their resilience.
Guests attending the two-day festival can enjoy the breathtaking sights and sounds of the high Himalaya, as well as games, parades and competitions showcasing highland animals including yaks, horses and mastiff dogs. The festival will also feature stalls selling local produce as well as showcasing highland agriculture technology, medicinal herbs and plants, among other things. The festival attracts communities from all over Bhutan and many tribes come down from the High Himalayas to compete in races and showings of their animals. The festival will also feature textile and souvenir stalls, and food stalls displaying local cuisines such as dried yak cheese, butter and alcoholic beverages.
Accommodation: Laya Farmhouse or campsite
Day 5: Laya & Royal Highland Festival
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
Royal Highland Festival, second day of festivities.
One of the highlights of the festival is the 25-km Laya Run that begins from Ponjothang, the point where the motorable road ends. The participants run along the banks of Mochu river till the festival ground. Visitors attending the highland festival have the excellent opportunity to stay at a farmstay with a Layap family; they can wear the Layap dress, eat authentic highlander food, and attend the festival with the family. Visitors can also hike up the mountains surrounding the festival ground to see the stunning, untouched glacial lakes.
Accommodation: Laya Farmhouse or campsite
Day 6: Laya - Punakha (2 hrs hike, 4.5 hrs drive)
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
After two days of festivities, you will return to Punakha. After breakfast, you will begin our hike to down to Taktse Makha basecamp. The hike down will take about 2 hours. Then you will drive towards our hotel in Punakha.
In the evening, you will visit the Suspension Bridge in Punakha, which is also the longest in Bhutan measuring 180 meters. From the bridge, you can get a spectacular view of the Po Chhu river (male river) and the valley. It’s an ideal place for a photoshoot with a stunning background. You will definitely enjoy the cool and breezy vibes from the suspension bridge.
Relax in the hotel.
Accommodation: Punakha Gasothang Farmhouse
Day 7: Punakha - Paro (3.5 hrs drive)
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
After breakfast, head to the Punakha Dzong (fortress), built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in around 1637 at the confluence of the Phochhu (male river) and the Mochhu (female river). Arguably, it is the most beautiful Dzong in the country. The Dzong guards Bhutan’s most treasured relic, the Rangjung Kharsapani, an image of Chenresig kept away from the public in the utse (tower). It has survived Tibetan invasions, numerous fires, floods and a glacial lake burst. The Dzong served as the capital and seat of the Bhutanese Government until the early 1950s; and the coronation of His Majesty the First Druk, Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck, took place here. The building currently serves as the winter residence for the monastic body.
Then, you will drive towards Paro. The drive will take a total of 3.5 hrs.
After lunch in Paro, you will visit the National Museum of Bhutan, built in 1648. The museum showcases over 3000 works of Bhutanese art & cultural heritage and also houses Buddhist scrolls on cloth known as Thangkha Painting as early as the 12th Century. After visiting the museum, you will take a short stroll down to the Ringpung Paro Dzong (the Fortress of Jewels). Dating back to the 17th century, the fortress houses the district monastic body as well as the administrative center. Praying in that chapel is believed to bring about long-life.
Explore Paro town.
Accommodation: Olathang Cottages or similar
Day 8: Paro
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
After breakfast, you will drive towards the base of the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), the sacred and famous site of the temple built on the cliffside in 1693. Legend has it that, in the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the caves around which the monastery was built, after flying on a tigress’s back.
The monastery hangs on a cliff at 3120 meters above sea level, and although it looks very steep and almost vertical, the monastery has a mule track leading to it. The trek is very scenic, surrounded by pine trees. The Trek will be about 5-6 hours round trip and lunch will be served at the cafeteria on the way.
Upon your return form Tiger’s Nest, enjoy a relaxing dip in Bhutan’s hot stone baths. The bath comprises of fresh water infused with Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) leaves and other herbs. The water is heated using river stones that have been meticulously roasted over an open flame until they attain searing temperatures.
In the evening, you will have time to stroll around and visit Paro town.
Accommodation: Olathang Cottages or similar
Day 9: Departure Day
Transfer
Breakfast
Early breakfast and transfer to Paro International Airport for your outbound flight, enriched by cultures and traditions of Bhutan and its people.
Adventure Optional Extras
Single Room Supplement
Single rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
We will charge on a pro-rata basis if a single room is not available to book for part of the trip where it would have been possible.
Private Transfer - One Way Arrival (1 to 3 people)
If your flight schedules do not align with our group transfers (please refer to the essential info page for more information), you will need to arrange private transfers. Note that these transfers are one-way, so if you require them for both arrival and departure, please select two. After booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
Private Transfer - One Way Departure (1 to 3 people)
If your flight schedules do not align with our group transfers (please refer to the essential info page for more information), you will need to arrange private transfers. Note that these transfers are one-way, so if you require them for both arrival and departure, please select two. After booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
Additional night pre/post tour (price per person)
Price includes hotel (full board), guide (compulsory in Bhutan), transfer, and daily tourist tax.
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Not Included
- International Flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Souvenir items
- Travel insurance
Contents
Accommodation
We fully believe in, and practice, Responsible Tourism, using hotels run by locals. The accommodation on this adventure is comfortable and welcoming hotel accommodation offering rooms with ensuite facilities. We put time and effort into building our relationship with accommodation suppliers to ensure you have a great trip.
We choose accommodation based on cleanliness, comfort, safety, proximity to our route (to avoid unnecessary extra travel) and a warm client welcome, as well as reliability in their service to us. Wherever we can we will choose smaller, more characterful, individual hotels, but in areas where tourism is still developing, or in remote areas (like the mountains), we may not have a wide range of options. An aspect of our adventures is to escape the ‘trappings’ of modern Western lifestyles and to experience new things with are exciting and memorable and reflects the countries we are visiting.
Facilities
Unless you have booked a single room (where they are available) and paid the single room supplement for those nights, you will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender).
This is adventure travel and on occasion the advertised services at a hotel (eg wifi, or hot showers!) may not be functional on our arrival. This tends to occur in the smaller, more remote hotels, guest houses or camps. Very rarely a hotel lets us down and we are required to find alternative suitable accommodation that might not be our first choice.
Guiding & Your Group
Supporting you on your holiday will be a local, English-speaking, qualified guide who knows the area like the back of their hand, as well as the history & heritage of the area!
We work jointly with our Bhutanese Tour Operator partners both before and during your adventure to ensure that they understand your needs and the standard that YellowWood Adventures expects. We believe that it is a very important positive aspect of Responsible Tourism, to employ the expertise of reliable and suitably qualified local suppliers, as well as offering you a much more informative and authentic experience.
Your Group
Your group will be any number from our minimum group size of 4, up to a maximum of 12 fellow travellers. This number works really well with the ratio of guides, and ensures the optimum level of service to you during your adventure.
We get clients booking alone, as couples and in small groups of friends. If you have a group of friends or family who are interested in having their own customised trip, then please let us know and we can cost it for you. Our links with in-country travel experts often mean that we can assist you in developing a personalised itinerary.
Am I fit enough?
You are visiting the Himalayas, walking at altitude between 3000 and 5000m.
To get the most of out of this adventure, you therefore need to be a regular walker and in good physical condition. You do not need to be experienced in trekking, however. Any hiking is undertaken at the natural pace of the group, with regular stops.
You will be carrying just a day pack, with water, layers and other basics.
Training
As with all active holidays, the fitter you are, the more you can relax and enjoy the stunning route, and the better you can cope with challenges such as the outside elements.
Clients are advised to get into a regular walking pattern before the trip as convenient.
If you have bought new hiking boots for this adventure, this is the right time to wear them in, not on the trip itself.
Travel & Arrival
Your YellowWood adventure starts at the airport where you will be met and taken to your hotel either by your guide, or a driver.
We understand that arriving into an unfamiliar airport can be very daunting, so we aim to give you as much information here as possible, to help you prepare.
Finding flights
Flights are not included in the cost of your holiday, and whilst we are happy to help advise you, responsibility for booking the correct flights rests with you.
We recommend that you use a comparison tool such as www.momondo.co.uk or www.skyscanner.net when searching for flights.
Foreign Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also receive notifications direct from the FCDO so we are always aware of the ‘status’ in our destination countries.
Airport & Arrival Info
On arrival at the airport you will go through passport control to baggage reclaim and onwards to Arrivals where you will be met by a driver / guide with a YellowWood Adventures sign.
All group specific, final details on where to meet your guide will be sent to you prior to the start of your adventure.
Visas
You will need a passport and visa to enter and exit Bhutan. Your visa is included in your adventure cost and we take care of all necessary arrangements for you before your adventure begins.
We kindly request that you provide us with your insurance documents, with your name clearly stated, along with a scanned copy of your passport. Once your application is processed, you will receive a convenient PDF copy of your visa. Simply print it out or display it on your tablet or phone upon arrival and departure in Bhutan.
Insurance
Holiday insurance is essential for all Yellow Wood Adventures. Unfortunately, anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the holiday, so please make sure you arrange cover. We recommend arranging your insurance cover when you book so that if you have problems during the run up to your holiday, and need to cancel, you are covered.
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Prior to the holiday, we will ask you to send us details of your insurer, policy number, 24 hour emergency assistance contact details and the name, address, and telephone numbers of your NOK or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
You must ensure the travel insurance you purchase provides you with suitable cover for the entirety of your trip. Your travel insurance must include cover in the event that you have to cancel for a reason outside your control prior to departure, for any medical expenses you may incur whilst away (including repatriation in the case of medical need) and for the activities which you may participate in during your trip.
Included
- Daily Tourist Tax (Government Sustainable Development Fee)
- Standard accommodation
- Full board basis
- 24/7 Guides & Attendants
- Visa fees
- Hot stone bath
- Prayer flag hoisting
- Private cultural show on last night (for groups of 4 or more)
- Entrance Fees for Tigers Nest, Buddha Dordenma Statue, Memorial Chorten, Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, National Museum of Bhutan, and other attractions.
Reviews
Antonella
I felt so confortable and safe with…
I felt so confortable and safe with YellowWood Adventures. Bhutan is such an enchanting place, and they make sure you see, learn and enjoy every second of it! The guides were very welcoming the same as every single person who received us and made us feel so welcomed and special. Everything was perfectly planned and according to the itinerary. I can’t wait to make another trip with YellowWood. I am so glad I finally found an agency who’s there for you in anything you need. Thank you YellowWood!!!
Antonella ❤️
Trekking the Trans Bhutan Trail October 2024
CHB
YellowWood tour in Bhutan
Just back from a YellowWood tour in Bhutan- everything was fabulous- the organisation before we went and then the local Bhutan partners and cannot more highly recommend our guide and driver- they were knowledgeable and caring and responsive to our wishes and interests.
A great trip to a fascinating country and cannot recommend it more highly
Trekking the Trans Bhutan Trail October 2023
Ellie
A wonderful tour of Bhutan
Had a fantastic time in Bhutan with YellowWood Adventures. It was a small group so we could be flexible with the itinerary. The local partner, guide and driver were wonderful and really went out of their way to make it a great experience. We walked some of the beautiful Trans Bhutan Trail and visited some amazing cultural sites. Our guide was really knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the country and its culture. We stayed in really good accommodation. All in all I would thoroughly recommend it.
Trekking the Trans Bhutan Trail October 2023
Please take into consideration the time of year when you are travelling before making your final packing decisions.
Please bring a full first aid kit and any prescription medication with you. Consult your doctor regarding advice around inoculations and the prevention of disease contraction.
Receive a 15% discount off Water-to-Go filtration water-bottles to help reduce plastic waste.
Compulsory
- Passport & insurance documents
- US$ or £GB to exchange for local currency
- Credit / Debit card for ATMs in town
- Phone & charging cables / plugs / adaptors
- Day bag to carry extra layers, water and other essentials
- Money belt
- First aid kit: paracetamol, rehydration sachets, antihistamine cream, ibuprofen cream, thermometer & blister kit (eg plasters & zinc oxide tape). anti-diarrhoea tables - we recommend getting hold of some Ciprofloxacin (a quinolone antibiotic) ahead of the trip. It’s great for traveller's diarrhoea
- Washbag & usual contents
- If applicable, feminine hygiene products
- Insect repellent
- Sun cream
- Hand gel
Clothing
- Waterproof jacket (GoreTex or similar quality)
- Warm jacket & fleece - even in the summer temperatures can be low in the evenings. Down or synthetic insulated jacket & light fleece recommended - they pack small too!
- Walking trousers for trekking. Soft shell fabric is ideal.
- Shorts for warmer days
- Sandals or trainers - worn in please!
- General socks / underwear
- Suitable clothes/pjs for sleeping in
- Some “smarter” outfits / evening wear
- Warm hat & gloves
Items for Hiking
- Light clothes for day time - long & short sleeved tops. Technical fabrics dry quickly in hot or wet weather when hiking.
- Thermal base layers are ideal when camping & also useful if you get cold weather
- 20-30L rucksack with waist (& ideally chest) strap for hiking
- Walking boots - already broken in!
- Waterproof stuff sacks & liners for both day sack and kit bag) to keep kit dry
- Storage water-bottle - ideally 2 litres per person
- Standard large rucksack or large duffel style bag are all suitable for your baggage
Optional
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat or baseball cap
- Buff or neck gaiter for cold weather / sun protection
- For women: Light scarf useful for covering neck & shoulders in respect of religious spaces
- Flask, if you enjoy hot drinks on the go
- Camera & charging cables / plug
- Spare ziplock bags for dirty clothes, waterproofing phones, rubbish & general organising
- Walking poles
- Lightweight waterproof trousers
- Waterproof socks
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
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