Gasa Tshechu is held in the remote district of Gasa, home to highlanders of Bhutan. It is one of the unique festivals in Bhutan where various mask dances are performed by the monks with traditional songs and dances performed by the locals. The highlander communities rejoice themselves with friends and families in their colourful costumes, Gho for men and Kira for women.
Venue: Gasa
Festival date: 17-19th March, 2024
10 Days Gasa Tshechu Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Paro International Airport
- Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and guide from Amedewa Tours And Trek.
- Drive to Thimphu and visit iron bridge on the way
- Tashichhodzong.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu cultural sightseeing
- Buddha dordenma
- National Memorial Chorten
- Simply Bhutan Museum
- Bhutan Postal Museum
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Traditional Paper making factory
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 3: Day hike Thimphu
- Hike to Dodeydrak monastery and if time permits explore trail from Buddha Dordenma to Changangkha
- Visit Homestays and mingle with locals if interested
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 4: Drive to Punakha
- On the way, visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula, popularly known as the Dochula pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Suspension bridge
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 5: Punakha to Gasa
- We will drive to Gasa today
- Visit Gasa dzong and relax in Gasa Hotspring
Halt at Camp in Gasa or Homestays in Gasa
Day 6: Gasa Tshechu
- we will enjoy Gasa Tshechu for the whole day and get to know more about their unique culture and tradition
- Relax by soaking in Hotspring in the evening
Halt at Camp in Gasa or Homestays in Gasa
Day 7: Gasa to Paro
- We will drive to Paro today and visit the handicraft shops
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro
Day 8: Drive to Chelela Pass
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 9: Paro Tiger’s Nest
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 10: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
