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Bhutan

Festival Tours

Starting from $2,700.00 /PERSON

Druk Wangyel Tshechu is a one day annual event that happen Dochula Pass which stands high at 3150m. The importance of this festival is that the dances are performed to celebrate the life His Majesty The Fourth King. It is also dedicated for the peace and prosperity of the people in Kingdom. It was at the command of Her Majesty Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck that the first tshechu was held. Scine then, it became an annual event. Druk Wangyel Tshechu means ‘Victory of Bhutan Festival’. In 2003, Bhutanese forced led by the Great Fourth King flushed out the Indian Militants who took refuge in our land. It was to mark this victory that this festival is observed

Duration: 5 Days
Districts: Paro, Thimphu, Wangduephodrang, Punakha
Entry: Paro
Exit: Paro

DAY 1: PARO/THIMPHU

As you fly in Bhutan, you will be treated visually with high snow-clad mountain peaks, untouched dense forest and lush green paddy field.

When you walk out of the airport terminal, our guide will be greeting you in traditional Bhutanese ways—offering a silk scarf—and usher you to the car. Then, you will be travelling towards Thimphu. In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, we will take an orientation walk in town, do shopping and get settled in.

Meals Included:Dinner

Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)

DAY 2: THIMPHU (DRUK WANGYEL TSHECHU)

Druk Wangyel Tshechu is a one day annual event that happen Dochula Pass which stands high at 3150m.

The importance of this festival is that the dances are performed to celebrate the life His Majesty The Fourth King. It is also dedicated for the peace and prosperity of the people in Kingdom. It was at the command of Her Majesty Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck that the first tshechu was held. Scine then, it became an annual event.

Druk Wangyel Tshechu means ‘Victory of Bhutan Festival’. In 2003, Bhutanese forced led by the Great Fourth King flushed out the Indian Militants who took refuge in our land. It was to mark this victory that this festival is observed.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening

Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)

DAY 3: THIMPHU/PARO

Right after breakfast, we will begin our journey towards Paro.

En route, we will visit TaChog Lhakhang built by the famous 15th century Buddhist Master known as the Iron Bridge Builder.

After lunch at Paro, we will visit the fortress believed to be built on a heap of jewels. The fortress is called Paro Rinpung Dzong. Then we will visit the National Museum to see some of the sacred artifacts, paintings and ancient weaponries. After that, we will head towards Kyichu Lhakhang-one of the oldest temples built in 7th century. In the evening, have a stroll along the peaceful town of Paro.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort

DAY 4: HIKE to TIGER’S NEST MONASTERY

Today, we will be hiking to the world famous Taktsang Monastery which is also known the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. This is one of the holiest sites in the country. Legends have it that the most famous Buddhist master, Guru Padmasambhava, flew riding on the back of a tigress and subdued a dreaded demon at the place where the monastery is nestled. After coming back from Tiger’s Nest, we will visit a home-stay, have a hot-stone bath and witness a cultural show performed by a group of local people.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

It’s sad for all of us but we Bhutanese believe that ‘we meet to depart’. Today, your trip to Bhutan ends.

We will bid farewell to you with the hope that you will come back some other days.

We will be there at Paro Airport until you fly back to your country.

Breakfast, Lunch and Evening

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Refund Policy or Cancellation

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If you cancel your trip 91 days to departure, 20% is forfeited.
61 days to 90 days, 30% of the safari cost is forfeited.
40 days to 60 days 60% of the tour cost is forfeited.
31 days to 39 days, 80% of the safari cost is forfeited.
If cancellations are done one month (30 Days) to the trip or No show, 100% of the safari is forfeited.
For payments not paid in full to the date of the departure, and failure of making final payments, reservations will be cancelled and no refund will be availed.

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