7 Days Thimphu Tshechu Festival tour to Bhutan
Thimphu,Bhutan
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights TripTour Code
TP6333Description
During this Thimphu Tshechu Festival tour, you will get see people celebrate the Thimphu Festival, also known as the Thimphu Tshechu, annually in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The festival begins with bringing together of locals and visitors alike, who gather at the Tashichho Dzong, an impressive fortress and monastery. The festival will features capturing eyes masked dances and cultural performances, showcasing Bhutanese traditions and cultures. The Thimphu Festival Tour of Bhutan is celebrated in the fall. This time of the year has a clear blue sky with absolutely beautiful weather. The Thimphu Festival Tour of Bhutan is one of the grandest of Bhutan’s festivals and attracts the largest audience. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tshechu (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient culture of Bhutan.
Highlights
- Visit Thimphu Festival and learn about Bhutan culture
- Get to met local people during festival
- Get to see unique Mask Dance
- Enjoy night life time with music
Included
- Cost includes the following: 1. Gov’t Rated Premium 3 * Accommodation in twin sharing (Can upgrade to 4* and 5* with additional payment) 2. Transportation comfortable SUV car, Toyota Coaster, H1 bus or Hiace bus 3. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included 4. All tourists taxes 5. Tea and snack during Tour time 6. Pick and drop till Airport 7. All sightseeing tour as per itinerary 8. Experience English speaking Tour guide 9. Bhutan E-visa fee once time of $40 10. Govts SDF fee $100 per night per person included 11. Daily mineral water during tour 12. Travel Insurance for during your stay in Bhutan 13. Last night Bhutanese Cultural show in Group Tour 14. All monuments fee included 15. Get to Wear Bhutanese Cultural Dress during your tour to Bhutan 16. 100% Tourist Visa Guarantee
Not Included
- Cost Excluded: 1. Beverages 2. Tips 3. Laundry 4. Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1
- Day 1: Arrival at Paro International Airport.
- Our representative from Charisma Bhutan Tours & Treks will welcome you at Paro airport and drive to Thimphu.
- Tachong Lhakhang (monastery) located on the bank of Paa Chhu River, built in late 1300s by great Tibetan saint Drupthob Thangthong Gyalpo.
- Chuzom Bridge, where one can get to see three type of stupas in one place and beautiful location to take pictures.
- On reaching Thimphu, check in the Hotel.
- Overnight in Thimphu
Day 2
- Day 2: Explore Thimphu After breakfast Explore and visit Thimphu city.
- After lunch visit the following sites: Memorial Chorten, it was built in 1974 by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Phuntsho Choden in memory of her son, Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
- Bhutan postal museum visit Buddha Statue, facing Thimphu valley down below is the worlds’ largest and tallest Buddha statue standing at the height of 169 feet (52m).
- From here one can have a 360-degree view of Thimphu city.
- Textile museum, near National library at Chubachu, it was established in the year
- The museum contains Bhutanese textiles, arts, crafts and the royal collections which includes first version of the Raven crown worn by first and second King of Bhutan, dresses and accessories worn by royal family and many more.
- Tashichho Dzong, just near bank of the Wangchu River, Tashicho Dzong was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and enlarged in 1694 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay.
- Today, the dzong is the seat of the central government, His Majesty the King’s office, and the summer residence of the Central Monastic Body.
- Folk Heritage Museum, ancient tools, materials, baskets and Bhutanese ancient things.
- Simply, To see Culture and Traditional.
- Takin Zoo visit(Endanger Animal) Overnight at Thimphu
Day 3
- Day 3: Thimphu - Punakha After breakfast drive towards Punakha via Dochula pass.
- Dochula Pass, an hour's drive from Thimphu will take you to this pass (3140 m) where one can have a superb view of the Eastern Himalayas on a clear day with a powerful binocular telescope.
- Visit the beautiful 108 chortens.
- Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), famously known for its fertility shrine, where couples unable to concieve come here for blessing.
- Punakha Dzong, the dzong is situated on a stretch of a land where two rivers – Phochu and Mochu – meet.
- The dzong was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in and the first monarch, King Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned there and it served as the capital of the country until
- River rafting at Punakha Overnight at Punakha
Day 4
- Day 4: Drive from Punakha to Thimphu and attend Thimphu Tshechu Festival.
- After breakfast drive towards Thimphu and attend the Festival all days.
- Explore culture and tradition of Bhutan.
- Overnight at Thimphu
Day 5
- Day 5: Thimphu to Paro After breakfast drive towards back to Paro.
- Ta Dzong (national museum), the dzong was built in the mid-17th century as a watchtower overlooking Paro Dzong and the circular dzong houses the National Museum of Bhutan.
- Paro Rinpung Dzong, at the bank of Pachu River, Paro Dzong, formally known as Rinchen Pung Dzong was built in 1644 under the command of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
- It is one of the most beautiful and historically important dzongs in the country.
- Airport View point.
- Overnight at Paro.
Day 6
- Day 6: Paro Taktsang monastery hike with riding horse After breakfast drive towards Taktsang base from where the hike begins.
- Horse riding facilities are available till view point.
- Taktsang monastery, the monastery is located 900 m above Paro valley on the face of a rocky cliff.
- Taktshang is perhaps the most famous monastery in the country.
- The monastery was named Taktshang after Guru Rinpoche flew there from Kurtoe Singay Dzong (Eastern Bhutan) riding on a tigress to subdue a demon.
- Drugyal Dzong, the Dzong was built as one of the principal Dra Dzong (defence dzongs).
- While some attribute the building of the Dzong to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1649 to commemorate a victory over Tibetan invasion.
- Kichu Lhakhang, the temple is one of the two among 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century to subdue a demon that lay supine across Tibet and Bhutan.
- Overnight at Paro
Day 7
- Day 7: Paro Departure After breakfast, your guide and driver will see you off at Paro International airport for your onward destinations.
Faq's
The country has one international airport located in Paro. Flights operated by Drukair and Bhutan Airlines arrive and depart from destinations including Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodhgaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati and Singapore. Private jets or charters can fly into Bhutan after obtaining the relevant approvals.
There are also domestic airports in Yonphula in eastern Bhutan, Bumthang in central Bhutan, and Gelephu in south-central Bhutan.
Bhutan is a very safe place to visit, even if you’re travelling alone. There is very little crime experienced by locals or visitors, although we advise you to take care of yourself and your belongings. In some areas you may encounter stray dogs – please be cautious around them as they are not domesticated. They normally keep their distance, but please stay away from them as much as possible, especially if travelling with children. Please don’t feed or pat these or any other wild animals.
Bhutan’s physical environment presents occasional safety hazards, including flooding and landslides. From June to September the monsoons can affect transport and services. Check with your hotel or tour operator for possible disruptions.
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