Bhutan

10-Day Thimphu Tshechu Festival Experience

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Tour type

Tour Level: High level

Tour Comfort: Standard

Tour Period: 10 Days

Tour Highlight

  • Watch locals dressed in fine ghos and kiras celebrating the Thimphu Tshechu Festival
  • Visit Punakha Dzong, home to the sacred Rangjung Kharsapani relic
  • Drive through the Dochula Mountain Pass with stunning views of the snowcapped Himalayas
  • See Bhutan's national animal at the Takin Preserve
  • Soak in a traditional stone bath that is believed to heal the mind, body and soul

tour details

On this 10-day tour, visit many of the historically significant chortens and dzongs, some of which are architectural masterpieces or home to priceless relics across Bhutan. The highlight of this trip is experiencing the Thimphu Tshechu, one of Bhutan’s grandest festivals, which honours Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to the country. Immerse yourself in the ancient culture that’s still alive and well with two days of festivities watching dances performed by elaborately costumed monks and laymen.

Includes

  • All private transfers, Hotel accomodation and transportation inclusive of taxes during the entire tour
  • Meals as stated in the programme B= Breakfast, L= Lunch & D= Dinner
  • Transfers and tours with English-speaking guides in private air conditioned vehicles
  • All entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
  • Mineral water available in the vehicles
  • Visa fees at US$40 per person

Excludes

  • Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
  • International airfare to / from Lao (quoted separately, if requested)
  • Optional tours
  • Surcharges for other language guides
  • Surcharges for Lao Pimai (New Year)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenditures, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities, etc.
  • Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
  • Drinks with meals
  • Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking or when available
  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme

Notes

Upon request, a licensed French, German, Spanish or other language-speaking guide can accompany participants for the whole duration of the trip at an additional cost.

Tour code: TTFE10

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