Rhododendron Festival
Festival Date: 22 – 24th April 2025
Location: Royal botanical park, Lam Pelri, Punakha
Tour Duration: 3 days
This festival is for three days and marks the blooming of this beautiful flower across Bhutan. The festival features walk through Rhododendron garden, arts and crafts exhibition. The traditional games and cultural program are also on the list of events. 46 species of Rhododendrons have been recorded in the country so far. And 29 of the species of Rhododendrons and some rare orchids are found here in the park. The park has numerous view points, a lake and a canteen and one can indulge amongst these rich biodiversity.
Highlights - Rhododendron Festival
- Witness Rhododendron festival
- Immerse in local culture
- Meet local people
- Ancient temples, monasteries and dzongs
- Bhutanese village and farm house
- Witness archery matches
- Most scenic landscapes
Rhododendron Festival - Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 3: Thimphu – Rhododendron festival in Bhutan 2025 | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
- Day 4: Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m.
- Day 5: Punakha – Paro sightseeing | 130 km | Drive: 4 hours | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 6: Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 7: Paro – Departure.
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