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BHUTAN FESTIVAL TOUR

Bhutan festival tour package :- in the vacation festivals in Bhutan are rich and happy expressions of its ancient Buddhist culture. Tsechus are held on auspicious days and last up to four days in which a series of highly stylised masked dance rituals are performed. Crane Festival This Black Naked Crane Festival tour is an intriguing trip that will take you to the most popular places in Bhutan, such as Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey Valley, Bumthang valley etc.. You will not only attend the unique Black Necked Crane Festival, but also visit plenty amazing heritage sites along the way, to deeply discover the rich culture and fascinating landscape of this mysterious kingdom. The tour starts with wonderful sightseeing in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, Bhutan’s major districts which boast a fine collection of landmarks, including National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum, Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, etc. Then head to Punakha Valley to experience the activities of Black Neck Crane Festival. Next, visit the sacred sites of the Bumthang Valley before return back Paro via Punakha and Thimphu. At last, the tour will take you to the famous Taktsang Monastery with a short trekking, to see the holiest temple in Bhutan built on a sheer cliff, definitely a spectacular sight you could not miss. Haa Summer Festival The Haa Summer Festival is an important festival that presents the traditions and lives of the nomadic herders in Bhutan. Along with this 10-day tour, you will get to enjoy the nomadic lifestyles, religious performance, traditional sports and unique Bhutanese cuisine. Besides, the tour also covers the renowned heritage sites in Bhutan’s major cities, including Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha etc. Before heading to the Haa for the big festival, you will first visit the Tiger’s Nest in Paro and tour around the charming cities of Thimphu and Punakha. The most popular must-sees include Punakha Dzong, National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong etc.., all featuring unique architectures and long histories. After crossing the challenging Chelela Pass, you will arrive in the beautiful valley of Haa, a land of pristine forests and rugged hills. It will be a 2- days’s wonderful experience for the festival event, before you return to Paro for departure. Punakha Tsechu Festival Experience the spectacular Punakha Tsechu (Festival), held in the grounds of the magnificent Punakha Dzong. A Tsechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. Locals gather in a spirit of festivity, celebration and deep faith to witness unique masked dances and celebrations. The Tsechu is one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. Also visit sacred sites in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and view the Black-Necked Cranes in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley. Masutake Festival Celebrate the start of the wild Matsutake mushroom season at the Masutake Festival alongside the people of the mystical Ura Valley. Ura is renowned for being one of the most picturesque valleys in the entire kingdom. Its inhabitants, the Uraps are a cheerful, hospitable people. Ura provides one of the most authentic experiences of traditional rural Bhutanese life available. Druk Wangyal Tsechu Festival Celebrate the start of the wild Matsutake mushroom season at the Masutake Festival alongside the people of the mystical Ura Valley. Ura is renowned for being one of the most picturesque valleys in the entire kingdom. Its inhabitants, the Uraps are a cheerful, hospitable people. Ura provides one of the most authentic experiences of traditional rural Bhutanese life available. Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Discover the rich pageantry and festive atmosphere of the Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival set in the Bumthang Valley, Bhutan’s spiritual heartland. Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. A Tsechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. Local villagers gather in a spirit of festivity, celebration and deep faith to witness unique masked dances and celebrations. Also visit sacred sites in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang. Paro Tsechu Festival Tour Paro Tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. A Tsechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. A highlight of the Paro Tsechu is the unfurling of the silk Thangka – so large it covers the face of an entire building and is considered one of the most sacred blessings in the whole of Bhutan. The ‘Thangka, known in Bhutan as a ‘thongdroel’ is a religious picture scroll, and is only exhibited for a few hours at daybreak on the final day of the festival enabling the people to obtain its blessing. This holy scroll “confers liberation by the mere sight of it” (the meaning of the word ‘thongdroel’ in Bhutanese). This tour also visits sacred sites in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Trongsa and Bumthang. Thimphu Tsechu Festival Tour The Thimphu Festival (Tsechu) 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, Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. A Tsechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. The Thimphu Tsechu 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.


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