Welcome to Bhutan
Arrive in Paro for the Paro Tshechu, spend the following days discovering the valley and Tiger's Nest, then set aside time to relax before BIF-27 begins. After the festival, continue onwards to Thimphu and Punakha for a broader experience of Bhutan. The sections below bring together everything you need to make the journey to BIF-27.
Explore more of Bhutan
Staying on after the festival? Here’s a first look at the places, people and values that make the extra days worth it.
Culture
Step into a country where dzongs, tshechus, prayer flags and Buddhist values are part of everyday life.
Sacred sites
The Druk lives across Bhutan’s architecture and national imagination. It gives form to a culture shaped by conviction and wisdom.
Sustainability
Bhutan is one of the world’s few carbon-negative countries, committed to forest conservation and clean energy.
People
Across Bhutan’s twenty dzongkhags, family, faith and festivals shape everyday life. These give mindful progress its human centre.
Innovation
From renewable energy to digital systems, Bhutan combines modern ideas with long-held values to shape mindful progress.
Flora and fauna
In Bhutan, forests are living habitats for rare birds, animals and plants. Its biodiversity is part of its identity and future.
Geography
Bhutan rises from subtropical plains to Himalayan peaks. Between them, rivers and valleys shape how communities live.
Craft
Bhutanese textiles carry memory through colour, pattern and craft. Across generations, they connect families and communities.