7 Days Thimphu Tshechu Festival Tour

Package Overview

Experience Bhutan’s cultural vibrancy at its peak during the Thimphu Tshechu. Held annually in Thimphu’s Tashichodzong, this 3-day extravaganza showcases lively masked dances, traditional music, and colorful attire. You will witness age-old traditions come alive as locals and tourists come together to celebrate. This is a must-do for any Bhutan travel itinerary, held during September–October according to the Buddhist calendar.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU

  Our representative will meet you at Paro airport exit doors following customs formalities.
  
  After lunch enjoy afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum and visit the Rimpong Dzong to see the painting of the great saint Milarepa.
  
  Afterward, drive to the capital, Thimphu (1.5 hours) following the Pachu River. Before dinner at the hotel, there will be an orientation on Bhutanese etiquette by your guide. Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : THIMPHU

  After breakfast, drive to Tashichhodzong to attend the Thimphu festival. You will see locals dressed in their finest clothes who have walked from miles around to attend the festivities.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 3 : THIMPHU

  Enjoy a morning of sightseeing, including a visit to the 12th-century Changangkha Temple, and the National Memorial Chorten depicting the Buddhist faith in the form of paintings and statues.
  
  In the afternoon return to Tashichhodzong to further experience the colorful events of the Thimphu festival.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 4 : THIMPHU – PUNAKHA

  Drive over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which on a clear day offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks before descending into balmy Punakha valley (about 3 hrs total driving time).
  
  On arrival, visit Punakha Dzong, the “Palace of Great Happiness” built in 1637 by the Shabdrung, the ‘Unifier of Bhutan’.
  
  After lunch, enjoy a walk to Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of the Drukpa Kuenly who is also known as the Divine Madman.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : PUNAKHA – THIMPHU – PARO

  In the morning drive to Yabesa village and hike to through ricefields and up to Khamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten, built by her majesty the queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuk.
  
  Drive back to Thimphu where you will visit The National Library housing the collection of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century and a fascinating replica of a medieval farmhouse at the Folk Heritage Museum.
  
  Afterward, proceed to Paro, On arrival in Paro, check into the hotel.

  • Themes Museums
• Day 6 : PARO

  After breakfast hike to Taktsang Monastery. The trail is broad and the walk of approximately 2 hours uphill takes you almost a kilometer above the Paro valley floor (for those who cannot hike we will arrange a horse for transfer up to the viewing point).
  
  In the afternoon drive to the almost fully reconstructed Drukgyel Dzong. On the return drive to Paro, visit other sights in Paro valley. Overnight at your hotel in Paro.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 7 : DEPART PARO

  Breakfast in the hotel, then drive to the airport for a flight to your onward destination

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• Double room on twin sharing basis in government approved 3 star hotels
• Single room supplement is additional of USD 45 per night per room
• All three meals (does not cover water and other beverages ordered in hotels/restaurants)
• Bottled mineral water for the entire trip (except water ordered in the hotels and restaurants)
• Afternoon tea and snacks
• English speaking and knowledgeable guide
• Comfortable SUV and a reliable driver
• Museum entrance fees
• Visa fee and processing charges
• Tourism Development Fund
• Government taxes
• All administrative cost
• Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip

Exclusions

• Airfare to and from Bhutan (we can arrange you tickets for you if you wish)
• Any other beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) including water ordered in restaurants and hotels
• Travel or health insurance
• Wire transfer
• Laundry
• Gratuity/Tip for guides and drivers

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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