Paro Tshechu and Festival Tour
Paro Tshechu and Festival Tour(11 Days)
Duration 11 days
Trip Details: Bhutan Festival Tour - Jambay Lhakhang
Activities Cultural Tour, Sightseeing
Trip Grade Easy
Mode of Travel Private Vehicle
Group & Staff Min 2, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver
Accommodation 'A' Class hotel
Land Cost From USD 2000
Airfare US$788.00 Bangkok - Paro - Bangkok
Paro Tshechu and Festival Tour

Tsechu or the religious festivals are usually the main tourist attractions for visitors. Thimphu & Paro Festivals accounts for over 50 per cent of the total arrivals; and certainly Paro Tsechu is the most popular one with its unique unfurling of the world’s biggest Thangka or Thongdrel ceremony. The pageantry is a unique experience and that nothing you have ever seen before…

The festival commemorates deeds of the great saint Guru Rimpoche which are performed in the form of masked dances. The local folk attend these festivals to built merit. It is also a festive time for the locals who come dressed-up in their finest costumes full of color to socialize and merry making. This is not an event organized for tourist; it is an event that has been happening for centuries…”You may get an attention of the Atchara (clown), but the people won’t stare at you like elsewhere”.

Paro Tshechu and Festival Tour

Day to Day Itinerary (11 days)
Day   Activities
01 April 2009 - Arrival Paro from Bangkok & drive to Thimphu
02 April 2009 - Thimphu sightseeing; evening drive to Punakha
03 April 2009 - Punakha & Wangdiphodrang sightseeing
04 April 2009 - Drive to Bumthang; Enroute visit Trongsa
05 April 2009 - Bumthang sightseeing
06 April 2009 - Gangtey/Phobjikha
07 April 2009 - Drive back to Paro
08 April 2009 - Paro Festival
09 April 2009   Paro Festival; afternoon sightseeing
10 April 2009   Takshang Excursion
11 April 2009   Departure
Cost Includes: -
  1. Standard Twin sharing accommodation as per itinerary and hotel confirmed
  2. Airport transfers and full surface transport as per itinerary.
  3. All meals ( breakfast, lunch and dinner while in Bhutan.)
  4. English speaking guide and sightseeing to places.
  5. National Museum fee in Paro only.
Cost Does Not Include: -
  1. Upgrade of airfare and type of accommodation.
  2. Airport taxes and extra baggage.
  3. Bhutan Visa fee on arrival USD 20.00 per person.
  4. Tips to guide and driver and other services on tour.
  5. Bottled drinks, water, laundry, telephone, internet and room service requested.
  6. Separate car for individual and transport.1
  7. Horse for Tiger's Nest on personal grounds.
  8. Other entrance fees in Thimphu and other places.
  9. Travel insurance (buy insurance)
  10. Tourism Development Fund $10.

Note: - This tour is based on Bangkok being the International flight connecting point. Book your international flights to meet the connection. Current schedule departs Bangkok for Paro at 2 different timings 4.35am and 5.50am Local time. The flight from Paro arrives in Bangkok on 2 timings 2.35pm and 3.00pm local time.

As festival times are the most popular times for visitors to come to Bhutan, flight seats and hotel rooms will be on high demand. Book early to avoid disappointment.

 

My husband and I went on a trek in Nepal this past August, and we had a fabulous time. It was truly the most unique, beautiful outdoor travel experience that either of us have ever had. For anyone considering trekking in the Himalayas, we highly recommend Raj Tamang as a guide. His company, Responsible Adventures (www.responsibleadventures.com) and (www.notjusttreks.com), is professional and customer-service oriented. We were amazed at the ways that Raj and his employees went above and beyond to make this experience memorable for us. Raj is a 'walking encyclopedia' of information about the culture and history of Nepal, and his confident, welcoming nature put us at ease. He was experienced at facilitating positive, genuine interaction between Himalayan villagers and Western trekkers such as ourselves, and that made all the difference in our 10 days touring the Manang valley. His company offers a service that is truly a cut above the rest.

We can't wait for another opportunity to trek with Raj! Feel free to check out our story and pics at www.joshandelise2008.blogspot.com

Elise and Josh Drexler
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

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