8 Days Bhutan Tour With Druk Wangyel Tshechu Festival
TwitterDuration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destination Covered : Thimphu, Paro, Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha
Tour Activities : Sightseeing
Tour Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys, Religious & Pilgrimage, Culture & Heritage
Price on Request
Thimphu, Paro and Wangdue Phodrang Tour Overview
The Druk Wangyel Tshechu festival is a very unique festival in Bhutan and is performed by the Royal Bhutan Army. This event is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. It is also to celebrate efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in protecting the sovereignty and stability of the country. This festival is performed at the beautiful Dochu la pass decorated with 108 well arranged stupas. You can also relax and enjoy the stunning view of the Himalayan mountain ranges in the north.
Trip Facts
Best Time: March to April (Check with our festival calendar to plan your trip)
Activities: Festival Experience, Cultural Sightseeing and thrilling hikings.
Tour Type: Festival Tour for One and More
Travel Route: Paro (2N) – Thimphu (2N) – Punakha(1) – Gangtey(1) - Paro (2N)
INSURANCE
Package does not include insurance of any kinds, and that you are required to obtain separate coverage from your home country before your trip begins.
Package Highlights
Witness the spectacular Druk Wangyel tshechu festival.
Meet the local people.
Enjoy the Stunning view of the Himalayas.
Visit ancient temples, monasteries and majestic dzongs.
Visit beautiful Bhutanese villages and farm houses.
Witness the archery matches.
Thimphu, Paro and Wangdue Phodrang Tour Itinerary
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Tallest statue of sitting Buddha in the world (51.5 meters) at Kuensel Phodrang.
Changangkha Lhakhang
Takin preserve center.
Sangaygang view point.
Dupthop lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant.
Afternoon, visit to:
National postal Museum where you can make your own personalized stamps.
School of 13 arts and crafts (Painting school).
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Drive to the Dochula pass and visit 108 stupas. You can also see the beautiful view of Himalayan mountain ranges.
Witness the Druk Wangyel festival.
Afternoon, witness the festival. Later in the evening, drive to Punakha.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Chimi lhakhang built in 1499 by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (Popularly known as “The divine madman”). The temple is also called “the temple of fertility”.
Punakha dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The annual Punakha festival is held here in early spring.
Afternoon, hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choling monastery.
In the evening, walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built across Pho chu river (160 m).
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Drive to Gangtey. On the way, view Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
While in Gangtey, visit:
Gangtey Gompa monastery founded in 1613 by Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa.
Crane information center.
In the evening, explore Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the rare black-necked cranes in winter.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Afternoon – visit Ta dzong built in 1649, an ancient watch tower which now houses the national museum.
Then visit the Rinpung dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The colorful Paro tshechu festival is held here in early spring.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Afternoon, visit Drugyel dzong built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Then visit Kichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo. He built 108 temples across the Himalayan region in a single day. Two of the these temples are in Haa valley where the famous Haa Summer festival is held. The another prominent temple built by him is Jambay lhakhang in Bumthang valley.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
More Details about Thimphu, Paro and Wangdue Phodrang Tour
Inclusions
- Hotel
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Transport
- All internal taxes & charges
- Licensed Bhutanese Tour Guide
- Equipment & haulage for trekking tours
Exclusions
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Transport
- All internal taxes & charges
- Licensed Bhutanese Tour Guide
- Equipment & haulage for trekking tours
Payments Terms
- * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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