Trip Facts
Overview
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
Cost
- 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 )
- Travel and medical insurance coverage
- Table drink/beverage
- Communication charges, laundry, tips
- Other expenses of personal nature
Reviews
Simply put “WOW”.
Simply put “WOW”. I have never met more responsible people in my life. They made sure every step of the way was taken care of from the drivers, tour guides, trek guides, porters and hotel accommodations. I highly recommend this company for its hard working, responsible and friendly people. The people make a company. Special thanks to: Anuja “the planner”, Chitiz & Ashmir “the ultimate trekking guides” and finally Robin “the enthusiastic jungle bird watcher”.
Nick Devincenzo
San Diego, CaliforniaPlan Holidays did a fantastic job on our whole trip!
Plan Holidays did a fantastic job on our whole trip! We did the trip that included time in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan National Park and a 5-day trek around Annapurna. From the moment we stepped off the plane, we had guides showing us around and everything was perfectly planned for us. Maila, our trekking guide was amazing and had so much knowledge! It was a great trip!
Autumn Wonderlich
Boston, MassachusettsIncredibly well organized
This company was amazing. Incredibly well organized. I felt safe and spoiled. Our airport transports were always early and waiting for us. All of our reservations for our accommodations and busses were perfect. The temple tour we took was super fun and educational. Some of our luggage got stuck in our layover country and between this travel agency and our hotel they were able to get it for us and deliver it the next day. We also had a 10month old traveling with us and they made sure that our accommodation and travel plans were safe for him. During our 5 days of trekking, we had THE BEST guide/sherpa. I would positively let them plan another trip for us. Thank you!!!!
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Karen Graves
CaliforniaA wonderful trip
Thank you so much!!!!
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West Jordan, UtahNice trip to Nepal
Nice trip in Nepal organized by Plan Holidays Travel! Guide and Porter were great.
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Plan Holidays is the best company with wonderful staff members and Guide was incredible an genuinely cared for our welfare. It was such a pleasure to meet all the friendly and humorous people of Nepal. All of my thanks to Managing Director Mr. Kala Dhar Baral and the professional team members of Plan Holidays.
Samuel idas
Great Job
Plan Holidays did a great job on the organization of this wonderful journey! We all had a great time, it was such a pleasure to meet all the friendly and humorous people of Nepal.
Aleksandra Perr/Peter Babivskiy
I had a wonderful experience
I recently booked a tour with Plan Holidays, and I had a wonderful experience. Anuja scheduled the tour, and it was comforting to have our trip covered without any concerns. Our guide Shiva took us through Kathmandu, and showed all us the highlights of the city and provided us with the cultural and historical background. We also did the Poon Hill Trek with guides Chitiz and Ashmir, who provided a peaceful hike through the Himalayas. On our last two days, we spent time in Chitwan National Park, where our guide, Robin, took us on adventures where we saw crocodiles and rhinos.
The entire package was affordable, and our guides met our every need; they went out of their way for us on many occasions. It was comforting to get off the bus and see our guides waiting for us with our name tags. I would highly encourage anyone to book a trip through this company. I promise that you will have an amazing experience–five stars!
