7Days Bhutan Paro Tshechu Festival Tour
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Features
Highlights:
- Join in the celebration of Tshechu, the most popular festival in Bhutan
- Visit the Dzong and museums in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha
- Enjoy a leisure hike to the Taktsang Monastery for sightseeing
- Relax yourself via a traditional hot stone bath
- Drink traditional red rice beer with unique local taste
- Dress in traditional National Attire to take a photo
- Get 1 Bhutan sim card of 5GB internet access
- Culture dance show with dinner
- Try local archery, which is not only Bhutan's national sports, but also art
Day by Day Itinerary
Get the First Impression of Bhutan in Paro
Create your first impression of Bhutan from Paro International Airport. After a short rest, take a sightseeing tour to Paro Dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese historic architecture, and National Museum of Bhutan, where collects intriguing local artifacts with insightful instruction.
Join in the Celebration of Tshechu Festival
In 2022, the local people in Paro celebrate the Tshechu Festival from April 12 to April 16 . Both monks and common people will gather in dzongs to celebrate it, dressing their best clothes. The monks will dress like ghosts and dance for audience during the celebration. Although they look like ghosts, they are actually driving ghosts away in this way.
Transfer to Thimphu for Sightseeing
You will transfer to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, for sightseeing today. You will visit the National Memorial Chorten, National Library, Folk Heritage Museum and Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu. You will get the outline of Bhutan’s culture and history after today’s sightseeing.
Drive Back to Paro with a Punakha stopover
Today, you will go back to Paro to continue the celebration for the Tshechu Festival, but let’s go to the Punakha to explore more about Bhutan first. You will stop at the Dochu La Pass for a grand view of the Himalaya Range on your way to Punakha.
Punakha is the former capital of Bhutan. You will learn about its history, arts and religions in Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong. Transfer to Paro after today’s Punakha tour.
Continue Tshechu Festival Celebration in Paro
Welcome to another session of Tshechu Festival Celebration in Paro. You will visit the Paro Dzong again. You may see a huge Thangka of Guru Rinpoche hanging on the wall of the Dzong. Devout Buddhists walk around the Thangka to pray for good life and peace. You can also try local snacks.
Taktsang Monastery Sightseeing Hike
The Taktsang Monastery is a must-visit attraction for most tourists. It is more prosperous during the Tshechu Festival. Around 2.5 hours’ hiking are needed to reach Taktsang Monastery, the most famous religious relic in Bhutan. It is possible to take a rest at the view terrace, which is located on the half point of the hiking route.
Departure from Paro
Have a Good Flight to Next Destinations
Your tour guide will help you board on your plane to your next destination. Wish you all the best! TASHI DELEK!
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