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Jambay Lhakhang Festival Tour
The Tshechu – or the masked dance festivals – is a rare occasion and a living testimony to the country’s ancient past. These festivals are a dedication to Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the 7th century. They are held in every district (often in the Dzongs) annually. As it has happened for centuries, people continue to converge at festivals both to pursue their spiritual practice, and to participate in the community event. The Tshechu is a place to see and be seen.
Tshechus are also an important social event for the Bhutanese. People come dressed in their finest. Women wear their most beautiful jewelry, families pack their best food for lunch, men and women joke and exchange tales, and children crane their necks to catch a sight of the day-long dances. (22nd-26th Oct).
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paro International Airport.
Receive by Bhutan Travelers representatives. Check into your hotel. After tea visit: Kichu Lhakhang (temple) and Drugyel Dzong. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 2: Paro
Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery and hike back (3 hours round trip). Lunch at the Taktsang Cafeteria. Hike back to Paro valley. Visit the National Museum. In the evening, stroll through Paro town. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 3: Paro - Punakha
(145 km. About 5 hours drive). After an early breakfast drive to Punakha. En route stop at Dochula Pass (10,000ft. for a cup of tea/coffee and enjoy a spectacular view of the Himalayan mountains. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
Day 4: Punakha - Trongsa
Drive to Trongsa. Visit Chendebji Chorten on the way. Overnight at hotel in Trongsa.
Day 5:Trongsa-Bumthang
Morning vist Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong. Then drive to Bumthang through lush forests. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 6: Jambay Lhakhang Festival
Attend Jambay Lhakhang Festival. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 7: Jambay Lhakhang Festival
Attend Jambay Lhakhang Festival. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 8: Excursion to Ura Valley
Morning drive to Ura valley. Explore Ura village and drive to Bumthang in the evening. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 9: Bumthang - Wangdiphodrang
Drive to Wangdue with stop at Chendebji for lunch. Continue drive to Wangduephodrang. Overnight at hotel in Wangdue.
Day 10: Wangdiphodrang - Paro via Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. After lunch visit the Textile Museum, Takin Reserve (national animal) and some handicraft shops. In the eveving, drive to Paro. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 11: Depart Paro
Drive to airport for departure
"You May Cotomize the Tour As per your Need & Desire"
Service Includes
01.Accommodation with all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
02.All transportation by private vehicle.
03.Sightseeing tour with English speaking Guide as per itinerary including entry fee to museum.
04.Royalties and other taxes. Other than departure tax Bhutan entry visa fee US$ 20 and US$ 10.
Service Excludes
01.Airfares (Kathmandu – Paro, Calcutta – Paro, Dhaka – Paro, Delhi –
Paro and Bangkok – Paro for one way and double for round trip flight by
Druk Airlines.
02.Bhutan entry visa fees US$ 20, Paro airport tax US$ 10 & US$ 10 for TDF.
03.Hard and soft drinks during the trip.
04.Surcharge, Insurance, Personal expense and Tips
