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Bhutan, also known as the ‘Land of the Peaceful Dragon,’ is an excellent example of ancient traditions blended with modernity. Bhutan is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in South East Asia. It has been voted the happiest country in Asia and is an ideal tourist destination. The scenic beauty of its locations is at its peak and inspires admiration. The 11-day ‘Bhutan with Folk Festival’ also includes the three-day Tshechu festival.
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Arrive at Paro Airport and meet our tour representative to be taken to Thimpu. Check into your Thimpu hotel upon arrival. Stay the night in Thimphu at a hotel.
After breakfast, set off for a sightseeing tour of Thimphu. The National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute, Trashichhodzong, Handicrafts Emporium, Memorial Chorten, and Textile & Folk Heritage Museum are among the attractions in Thimpu. Later, proceed to Punakha, Bhutan's former capital. Visit the Dochula Pass on the route. Stay the night in Punakha at a hotel.
Attend the Tshechu folk festival for three days in a row. It is an event where people dress up in traditional clothes and celebrate. Competitions for mask dances, archery, food, and darts are held, and the victors receive awards. It is an excellent opportunity to see the native way of life.
In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Dochula Pass. En way, enjoy breathtaking views of stunning Himalayan peaks such as Tsendagang, Terigang, Kangphugang, Zongphugang, Masagang, Jejegangphugang, and Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's highest mountain.
Later, proceed directly to Wangduephodrang town. After lunch, continue to Trongsa via the Pelela pass (3,300 m), which serves as the traditional east-west divide. On the way, stop at Chendbji Chorten, an 18th-century structure built by a Lama named Shida. Check into the hotel for an overnight stay upon arrival.
After breakfast, drive directly to Phobjikha, via semi-tropical dwarf bamboo and rhododendron trees. Arrive in Phobijika's vast glacier valley. In the evening, take a stroll through Gangtey village and visit Gangtey Gompa. Stay the night at the Phobjikha Camp.
Return to Thimphu today via Dochula Pass. On the way, stop at Cafeteria for a hot tea or coffee.
Begin your day with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, a monument created to honour Bhutan's third king. After that, go to the Traditional Painting School and the Textile Emporium. Following that, make a stop at the National Library, which houses ancient rolls. Later, take the route to Paro. Spend the night in a hotel.
Start your day with a short trip to Paro's upper valley after breakfast. Take in the breathtaking views of the Goddess Mt. Chomolhari. Return to Taksang Monastery afterwards. Taksang was named after Guru Rimpoche, who is said to have flown to the place on the back of a flying tiger in the 8th century. Stay the night in a hotel in Paro.
After breakfast, bid farewell to the country of the tranquil dragon and catch the aeroplane to your next destination.
The Thimphu Tshechu Festival, also known as the National Festival of Bhutan, is the country's largest and most popular celebration. Days and nights of supplication to the holy gods precede the actual Tshechu.
Punakha Drubchen and Punakha Tshechu - These two March celebrations exemplify the spiritual and historical significance of festivals in Bhutan. Punakha Drubchen, which dates back to the 17th century, commemorates Bhutan's triumph over invading Tibetan forces.
Bhutan is well-known around the world for its textiles. This Himalayan country produces some of the most beautiful shawls and scarves. The majority are handwoven from raw cotton and silk. Bhutan offers a wide range of regionally specific traditional textiles.
Matsutake Festival - Celebrate the harvest of Matsutake mushrooms in Bhutan, savour mouth-watering Bhutanese food, and get a glimpse into the lives of people in Bhutanese communities.
Bhutan, a mountainous country, is known as "Druk Yul" or "Land of the Thunder Dragon" among locals.
Although tshechus, or festivals, take occur throughout the Tibetan lunar year, they are usually held on the tenth day and are an important social and spiritual occasion. They give isolated people the opportunity to gather together, dance, be happy, and learn from Padmasambhava's teachings.
Losoong Festival - Losoong symbolises the end of the harvest season for the Bhutia people, and is held every December. The 18th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar's 10th month.
Bhutan's traditional culture remains alive and well in its performing arts, such as dance and song, which are essential components of rituals and festivals throughout the country. Traditional arts, age-old rites, festivals, social conduct, and structures are not relics of a bygone era in many countries.
The name "Bhutan" means "Land of the Thunder Dragon." The name comes from the strong storms that frequently roll in from the Himalayas. 8. Bhutan is the first country in the world to impose particular environmental protection obligations on its citizens.
Bhutan's traditional dance is the Cham Dance. It consists of a sequence of masked dances performed by monks and people dressed in vivid costumes. These vivid and exuberant dances are performed during Tshechus, Bhutan's yearly festival.
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