Punakha Festival - 10 nights/11 days Tour

Paro - Thimphu

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11D / 10N Tour Duration
Budget Tour Type

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Punakha festival tour (Tshechu) is one of the most popular festivals of the country. It is held right after the popular Punakha Drubchen which is also a major festival. Tshechu literally means the tenth day of a particular Bhutanese lunar month but that depends on each and every district of Bhutan. On the last day of the festival a big Thangkha which is a massive cloth painting is unfurled early in the morning for public which is revered by locals for ultimate blessing to pass away sins and is rolled back before sunrise to be displayed again the next year at the same exact date. This Thangka or Thongdrol (a large tapestry) is of Guru Padmasambhawa and his two principal cohorts and his eight manifestations. It is believed that a mere sight of the Thongdrol liberates an onlooker and cleanses him of his sins. Consistently, the Bhutanese hold the Punakha Tshechu Festival to pay tribute to the Guru Padmasambhawa, the valuable yogi and holy person who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 7th century. Time of festival: 25th – 27th February, 2018.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Paro Airport - Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines | Area altitude: 2,280m

Representative from Bhutan Mystical tours will welcome & receive you at the airport.
Visit Ta Dzong an ancient watch Tower.
The Rimpong Dzong.
Drukgyal Dzong.
Stroll leisurely in the town.
Overnight in Hotel/Resort at Paro.
Day 2

Paro - Thimphu | Area altitude: 2,320m | Travelling distance: 54kms | Time taken : 1hr 45mins

Drive to Thimphu.
Visit Kuensel Phodrang which sits a massive statue of Buddha.
Visit National Handicraft Emporium.
Tashichho Dzong seat of the national government and central Monastic body.
Day 3

Thimphu Sightseeing | Area altitude: 2,320m | Time taken: Full day

Visit to the National Memorial Chorten, built in 1974 in honor of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
National Library.
Painting School.
Folk Heritage Museum.
Sangay Gang view point.
The Takin Preservation Center.
Day 4

Thimphu - Punakha | Area altitude: 1,310m | Travelling distance: 74kms | Time taken: 3hrs

Drive to Punakha via Dochula pass.
Visit Chimi Lhakhang also called the "Temple of Fertility" built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley.
Visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Namgay Namgyal.
Day 5

Punakha - Festival | Area altitude: 1,310m | Time taken: Full day

Witness the Punakha Festival in the impressive courtyard of Punakha Dzong.
Day 6

Punakha - Festival | Area altitude: 1,310m | Time taken: Full day

Witness the Punakha Festival.
Visit the longest suspension bride.
Day 7

Punakha - Gangtay | Area altitude: 2,320m | Travelling distance: 80kms | Time taken: 3hrs

Visit Wangdi Phodrang Dzong (from outside) built in 1638.
Visit Gangtey Gompa built in 1613.
Explore Phobjikha valley, famous for the Blacked Necked Cranes during winter.
Day 8

Gangtay - Punakha | Area altitude: 2,320m | Travelling distance: 80kms | Time taken: 3hr 15mins

Drive to Paro via Punakha & Thimphu.
Day 9

Gangtey - Punakha - Thimphu - Paro | Area altitude: 2,350m | Travelling distance: 210kms | Time take

Drive towards Paro
Visit farm house and experience hot stone bath.
Day 10

Paro Hiking | Area altitude: 2,280m

Morning Excursion to Takshang (Tiger’s nest)
Evening stroll around the Paro town.
Day 11

Paro Airport | Area altitude: 2,280m

Morning drive to the airport and farewell.

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Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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