Overview
The Wangdue Phodrang tshechu is celebrated for the Raksha Mangcham — the Dance of the Lord of Death — a days-long ritual retelling of the judgment of souls, performed in a region famed for its fine festival dress and ornate masks.
This journey combines the festival with time in Thimphu and the Paro Valley, including the Tiger's Nest hike.
Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and shift each year; we confirm them against the official festival calendar before you book.
Suggested Day-by-Day Itinerary
Festival dates follow the official Bhutanese lunar calendar and are confirmed with you before booking. Day order around the festival may shift to match the published dates — and we can always work the itinerary around your schedule and the places you most want to see.
This itinerary is provisional and will be finalised with you before confirmation.
Key Experiences
- The famed Raksha Mangcham tradition of Wangdue Phodrang
- Regional festival dress and mask artistry
- Crossing the Dochu La pass
- The Tiger's Nest pilgrimage hike
Trip Highlights
- One of Bhutan's most distinctive festival traditions
- A route that links festival, fortress and pilgrimage
- Authentic regional celebration away from the biggest crowds
Journey Gallery
