Paro Tshechu, Festival in Bhutan 2022
Paro Festival Tour 2022
Paro Tshechu starts from 12 to 16 th April, 2022. It is one of the most popular events in Bhutan which is held for 5 days. It starts on the 10th day of 2nd Bhutanese lunar month and ends on the 15th day. The tour includes visit to Paro festival, Thimphu and Punakha districts with cultural sightseeing along with a day trek to Tiger’s Nest and of course the Hotstone bath during the last day of the tour.
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Day 1: Arrival to Paro International Airport
Representatives from Amedewa Tours And Trek will receive you with Tashi Khada, traditional way of receiving guest and drive to Thimphu which is the capital of Bhutan.
Visit iron bridge on the way and Thimphu Tashichodzong in the evening.
Visit local Farmhouse for dinner and halt at the Hotel/Resort
Day 2: Tour of Thimphu
Visit Buddha Dordenma statue, a gigantic buddha statue overviewing the Thimphu city.
National Memorial Chorten, it is a memorial to His Majesty the third king, JIgme Dorji Wangchuck and a monument to world peace.
Institute for Zorig Chusum, it is commonly known as the Painting school where students undertake six years course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan.
Bhutan Postal Museum, to get your own personalised stamps done.
Changlingmithang stadium, where archery (traditional game) match for locals takes place on weekends and public holidays.
Centenary Farmer’s Market, where farmers sells thier local farm products.
Simply Bhutan Museum, whereby one can try archery, watch local dances and ancient artifacts.
Evening halt at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha
It is around 2 hours drive to Punakha from Thimphu, on the way visit Dochula Pass, the 108 Druk Wangyel Chorten was built to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Indian insurgents by Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Visit Punakha Dzong, a spectacular Bhutanese architecture built in 1637. It is the second oldest and largest dzong in Bhutan.
Suspension Bridge, It is one of the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan which offers amazing view of the valley.
Fertility Temple, also known as Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist monastery at Sopsokha village in Punakha. Locals as well as tourist visit to get blessings for their new born or those with infertlities.
Halt at the Hotel/Resorts
Day 4: Punakha to Paro
Drive to Paro which is around 3 hours drive and visit Ringpung Dzong, which houses both monastic body and administrative office in Paro.
Ta Dzong, which served as a watch tower and now houses the national museum
Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan built in the 7th century by Songtsen Gampo.
Evening free to stroll Paro town and halt at the Hotel/Resort
Day 5: Paro Festival
Today we will visit Paro Festival early morning and spend some time there and if interested try wearing our national costume Gho for men and Kira for women
Drugyel dzong, a short hike of 20 minutes. It was built by Zhandrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1647 to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the tibetans war of 1644.
Hotstone bath, a unique experience in Bhutan.
Evening halt at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 6 Paro Tiger’s Nest
Today we will trek to Tiger’s Nest which takes approximately 5–6 hours. It is the culture icon of Bhutan, thanks to its location and amazing surrounding view of the mountains.
Evening halt at the Hotel/Resort
Day 7: Depart Paro
Today after breakfast we bid farewell to our valued guest with our best wishes and hope to see in the near future
Hotel/Resort, Minimum 3 star property
Hotel Norpheling/ Hotel Thimphu Tower/ Jambayang Resort or any equivalent 3 star in Thimphu
Drubchu Resort/ Zhimkhang Resort/ Hotel lobesa or any equivalent 3 star in Punakha
Mandala Resort/ Village lodge/ Tenzingling Resort or any equivalent 3 star in Paro
What’s Included?
· 06 Nights accommodation in min 3 star Hotels/resorts
· Private Tour car like New Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos with well experienced driver depending upon no. of pax
· Bhutan visa and all taxes and surcharges
· Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
· Museum/monument/entrance fees
· All sightseeing and airport transfers
· English speaking guide
· Daily mineral bottled water
· Return souvenir gift from Bhutan
What’s not included?
o Hotel outside Bhutan
o Personal Expenses
o Tips to driver and guide.
o River Rafting expenses in Punakha
o Expenses for night outs
o Mountain Biking
o Flight to Bhutan and outbound flight
o Alcoholic drink
Complimentary Hotstone bath and one local sim to be used in Bhutan
Package cost
USD 1630 for 1 pax
USD 1570 per head for 2 pax
USD 1390 per head for 3 pax and above.
