Domkhar Tshechu
Festival Date: 7th – 9th May 2025
Location: Domkhar lhakhang, Chumey valley, Bumthang
Tour Duration: 3 days
The Domkhar tshechu festival 2025 is for three days and is held at Chumey valley in Bumthang. It is one of the most popular festivals among the locals in Bumthang and tourists alike. Domkhar was established by Lama Kuenkhen Longchen Rabjam in the 16th century. It marks the birthday anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, the Indian Buddhist saint who visited Bhutan in the 8th century.
Highlights - Domkhar Tshechu
- Witness the Domkhar tshechu festival.
- Meet local people.
- Visit ancient dzongs, temples and monasteries.
- Pristine villages and farm houses.
- Scenic landscapes.
- Archery matches.
- Scenic mountain flight.
Domkhar Tshechu - Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 2: Paro – Bumthang sightseeing (By Flight) | Altitude: 2600 m.
- Day 3: Bumthang sightseeing – Domkhar festival | 28 Km | Drive: 55 Minutes.
- Day 4: Bumthang – Domkhar tshechu festival 2025 | 28 Km | Drive: 55 minutes.
- Day 5: Bumthang – Trongsa – Gangtey | 146 km | Drive: 5 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
- Day 6: Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing | 75 km | Drive: 2 hour | Altitude: 1242 m.
- Day 7: Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 8: Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 9: Thimphu – Paro (Hike to the Tiger’s nest) | 56 km | Drive: 1 hour | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 10: Paro – Departure.
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