The Wangdue Tshechu festival is celebrated for three days in autumn at the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. The festival features sacred mask dances, including the Raksha Mangcham, which portrays the trial system after death in the court of the Lord of Death. Thousands of people dressed in traditional attire attend the festival to witness this highly anticipated cultural event.
The tour highlights the following:
Trip Cost
The minimum daily tour package covers the following services.
$ 2595 (Single Traveler)
$ 2350 (Couple – Per person)
$ 2175 (3 – 6 Travelers -per person)
$ 2035 (7- 9 Travelers- per person)
$ 1895 (10 Travelers & above – per person)
Price Includes
Price Excludes
Driving duration: 1.5hrs/65kms
Elevation: 2200 m/7218ft
Drive on to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing
Attractions
– National Memorial Chorten
– Tashichho Dzong
– Explore Thimphu Town
Overnight in Thimphu
Elevation: 2200m/7218 ft.
After breakfast you will be escorted for sightseeing around Thimphu Valley
Attractions
– Buddha Point
– Takin Preservation Center
– Zilukha Nunnery
– Centenary Farmers’ Markets
– Authentic Bhutanese Crafts street
Overnight in Thimphu
Driving duration: 2 hrs/76kms
Elevation: 2200m/7218ft
Drive to Punakha, Punakha sightseeing
Attractions
– Do Chula Pass
– Chimmi Lhakhang
– Punakha Dzong
– Suspension bridge
Overnight in Punakha
Driving duration: 30 minutes/14km
Elevation: 1273 m/4176ft
Drive to Wangdue, attend annual festival in Wangdue
Attractions:
– Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
– Colorful mask dances and folksongs
– Attend religious Wangdue festival
Overnight in Wangdue
Driving Duration: 2hrs/64km
Elevation: 3000m/ 9842ft
Drive to Phobjikha, Phobjikha/Gangtey sightseeing
Attractions:
– Phobjikha Valley
– The Gangtey Monastery
– Hike to Gangtey Nature Trail
– The Black Necked Crane Center
Overnight in Gangtey Farmhouse
Driving Duration: 4hrs/169km
Elevation: 2200m/ 7217ft
Drive to Paro, Paro Sightseeing
Attractions:
– Ta Dzong ( Paro National Museum)
– Rinpung/Paro Dzong
– Explore Paro Town
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Hiking Duration: 5-6hrs/11km
Elevation: 3120m/ 10236ft
Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Attractions:
– Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)
– Traditional Homestay
Overnight in Paro
After a delectable breakfast, time to check out from the hotel. Leave Bhutan behind you carrying only the good memories and experiences as you are accompanied by the representative to the airport for departure.
