The Thimphu Festival (Tshechu) is one of the grandest of Bhutan’s festivals and attracts the largest audience. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tshechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. A Tshechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. The Thimphu Tshechu was established by the 4th Temporal Ruler, Tenzing Rabgye (1638-1696) in 1670. This festival also provides a great opportunity to witness locals gathered in their finest Gho’s and Kira’s in a celebration of their culture and faith. This tour also visits sacred sites in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

Festival Dates:  10th October to 14th October 2019

Highlights of this Tour

The ‘Thimphu Tshechu’ festival tour attends one of Bhutan’s biggest festivals. Join locals in a colourful celebration of Bhutanese culture and faith. This Bhutan tour also explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, and is ideal for those with a limited time frame.
  • Witness sacred dances and rituals performed by monks and laymen in elaborate, colourful costumes.
  • Join in with locals in a special occasion of celebration, blessings and socialising.
  • Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
  • Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums
  • . Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
  • Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
  • Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.
  • Attend prayer ceremony to bring peace and harmony in the world offering of butter lamps by the guest.
Prices
 Starting from US$ 2500/person 
(Prices based on two discoverers)
​*Single occupancy options available on request

​Price Includes: 

  • All transportation in Bhutan.
  • Visa fees and arrangements for Bhutan
  • Accommodations in 3 Star hotel of Bhutan based on twin/double sharing.
  • All meals Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.
  • Evening teas/coffee and sightseeing.
  • Entry fee to all the museums and sights.
  • English Speaking Local Guide.
  • Farm house visit.
Special Offers:
  • Drinking mineral water in car
  • Any other special request on the tour programme can be adjusted.
  • Special Permits to restricted temples and monasteries
Price excludes:
  • Personal expenses, Others meals and any others those than mentioned in itinerary.
  • International Flights
  • Medical services while on the trip including hospitalization
  • Items of a personal nature such as liquor, laundry, mail, phone calls, and cables
  • Trip cancellation travel delay or baggage insurance.
  •  Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
  • Riding Horse
Remarks:
 Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only.
 All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers