Bhutan Cultural Tour is interesting festival tours for you. In this tour, you will know about Bhutan and their culture.
Tshechu is the religious event that is celebrated on the 10th day of the lunar calendar, that is the auspicious day when Guru Rimpoche, the famous Himalayan guru who is the pioneer to promote Buddhism from Indian Plain to Himalayan regions; Bhutan & Tibet. This Paro Tshechu is one of the most colorful events in Paro Dzong. This is attended by Bhutanese throughout the country. Tourists are allowed to see the Tshechu in the courtyard. Bhutan Cultural Tours are the 11 Days Package where you can enjoy the three-day festival is a sequence of the mask dances.
The first day of the festival starts with Shinji Yab Yum, the dance of God of Death & his female escort. The dancers put buffalo mask & long brocade on. The second day has “Chipdrel” a monastic reception; all the audience would be welcome with the special ceremony. On the third & final day Early in the morning, the monks display a gigantic thangkha (embroidered painting), the Guru Throngdel, inside the dzong. Thongdrols are especially impressive examples of Buddhist art and ever amaze viewers.
Seeing Throngdel it is believed the sin of the viewers is cleansed. After having visited the most colorful lifetime festival you will also visit other destinations like Paro:
The first thing you will notice as you disembark is the transparent purity of air and the absence of noise. The Paro valley has kept its bucolic nature in spite of the airport and the existence of development projects. Visit Paro Museum housed at the graceful Ta Dzong, once a watchtower situated strategically overlooking the Paro valley, Thimpu, & Punakha. You will also hike the Tiger Nest, symbolized as the image of Bhutan. This tour combines the very best the Kingdom of Bhutan has to offer in the west & central regions. In this tour visit SemtokhaDzong. This is the oldest fortress in Bhutan, built in 1629 A.D. by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. In Kathmandu, you will be fascinated to see the architecture of 17th century, the lifestyle of medieval times & the old bazaars of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, durbar squares, the old palace complex.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu , Nepal
- Day 02 : Fly Paro Drive Thimpu
- Day 03 : Thimpu Sightseeing
- Day 04 : Thimphu Punakha Wangdue Phodrang
- Day 05-06 : Paro Festival
- Day 07 : Paro Paro (Excursion to Taktsang Monastery)
- Day 08 : Paro Kathmandu
- Day 09 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Day 10 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Day 11 : Departure from Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu , Nepal
- Day 02 : Fly Paro Drive Thimpu
- Day 03 : Thimpu Sightseeing
- Day 04 : Thimphu Punakha Wangdue Phodrang
- Day 05-06 : Paro Festival
- Day 07 : Paro Paro (Excursion to Taktsang Monastery)
- Day 08 : Paro Kathmandu
- Day 09 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Day 10 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
- Day 11 : Departure from Kathmandu
Package Includes:
- 4 Nights superior hotels in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast.
- Standard Room at A Grade hotels/resorts/guest houses/lodges (twin share basis)
- All meals (incl. evening tea/snacks) in Bhutan
- All Hotel Tax & Service Charges
- Visa Processing
- All inland travel permits
- Govt Royalty & Taxes
- Transportation & Transfers
- Local Sightseeing with entrance fees where applicable
- Services of an English speaking local guide
- Complimentary bottled water in car
- Bhutan Visa fee
- Druk Air flights ( Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu )
Does not include
- Travel and medical insurance coverage
- Table drink/beverage
- Communication charges, laundry, tips
- Other expenses of personal nature