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Thimphu Festival

 

Name of Trip

THIMPHU FESTIVAL - CULTURAL TOURS

Duration

07 days

Accommodation on trek

Hotel & Resorts

Drive hours per day

4 – 8 hours

Best group size

2 – 20 Pax

Trip begin

Paro

Trip ends

Paro

Bhutan Visa, & Permits

Bigfoot Adventure Trekkers (Tours) will take care for you.

Price

Check out for group size discount.

Day 01 PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – THIMPHU

During the journey, the traveler will experience from the plane a spectacular view of Mt. Everest, and other famous Himalayan Mountains including the sacred Mt. Jhomolhari the second highest peak in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport you will be received by your Bhutanese friend from Bigfoot Adventure Trekkers (Tours). Lunch at the Hotel. Discuss the Tour Programme with the Tour Guide. Drive to Thimphu.

 

Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 02 – Day 04 THIMPHU – WITNESS THE FESTIVAL IN THIMPHU Religious festivals known as 'Tsechus' and 'Dromchoes' symbolizing amity, peace and compassion, are held annually at various parts of the kingdom at different times of the year. These vibrant festivals are a time for the people from various walks of life to come together decent in all their ceremonial dress. During the festival, rare and sacred masked dances, sword dances and many rituals are performed.
Day 05 THIMPHU – SIGHT SEEING

After breakfast drive to Thimphu (The capital city of Bhutan). Visit Simtokha Dzong on the way. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It was built in 1629 AD. It houses the largest monastic schools in the country. Visit Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks. Lunch in hotel in Thimphu.

Afternoon: Visit the Memorial Chorten (a great stupa) built in memory of the Third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972. Visit the mini Zoo where the national animals were kept and drive to Sangeygang where you can have a spectacular view of Thimphu valley. Visit nunnery in Zulikha. Visit the Wood Craft and Painting school where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive through the instructions of painting and curving. Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased. Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved.


Overnight in Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 06 THIMPHU – PARO

Early morning drive Paro and drive up to Satsam Chorten (10 km from Paro town) and from there walk up to Taktsang Monastery. The name Taktsang means "Tiger’s Nest ". The Monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff drop of nearly 4000 ft. and overlooks the Paro valley and the river. It is said that in the second half of the 8th century, Guru Padma Sambhava known as the second Buddha in Bhutan meditated on this spot where the Monastery is situated having alighted there on the back of a flying tigress, and visit some of the important religious site in Paro.

Picnic lunch at the Taktsang cafeteria. The round hike takes about 4 Hr.

 

Overnight: Hotel in Paro.
Day 07 PARO – PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT for departure Early morning drive to Paro International Airport and your Bhutanese friends from Bigfoot Adventure Trekkers (Tours) will accompany you to bid farewell as you embark on your onward journey to back home.