Punakha Tshechu and Drupchen Festival Tour

Package Overview

Punakha is located in the western part of Bhutan is the winter home of the Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan. Punakha has been of critical importance since the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 17th century.

Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is known as the unifier of Bhutan as a nation state and he was the one who gave Bhutan and its people the distinct cultural identity that identified Bhutan from the rest of the world.

During 17th century Bhutan was invaded several times by Tibetan forces seeking to seize a very precious relic, the Ranjung Kharsapani. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal led the Bhutanese to victory over the Tibetans and to commemorate the triumph he introduced the Punakha Drubchen. Since then Punakha Drubchen (also known as Puna Drubchen) became the annual festival of Punakha Dzongkhag.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro, Paro –Thimphu

  On arrival at Paro airport and after completing your immigration formalities, you will be received by your tour guide and travel to Thimphu.
  
  Sight seeing, Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
• Day 2 : Thimphu Sightseeing

  After breakfast visit Kuenselphodrang, Bhutan Post Office, National Textile Museum, Paper factory, National Memorial Chorten, etc.
  
  Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.
• Day 3 : Thimphu-Punakha and Wangdue

  After breakfast, travel to Punakha & Wangdue through Dochula Pass and Druk Wangyal Monastry.
  
  On the way, stop for lunch at Metsina village and then visit the Devine Madman’s Monastery-Chhimi Lhakhang, famously known for its fertility shrine, where one can receive a special fertility blessing.
  
  Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Punakha.
• Day 4 : Witness the Last Day of the Punakha Drubchen

  After breakfast, witness the last day of Punakha Drubchen which is the most spectacular day of Punakha Drubchen which would be held at the courtyard of the Punakha Dzong.
  
  Dinner and overnight at hotel at Punakha.
• Day 5 : First Day of Punakha Tsechu

  After breakfast attend the first day of Punakha Tsechu which will be held at the courtyard of Punakha Dzong.
  
  In the evening you may visit Punakha town and market.
  
  Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Punakha.
• Day 6 : Punakha-Phobjikha-Punakha

  After breakfast drive to Phobjikha valley through the dense forests of the Phobjikha Valley you arrive at Gantey village where you see the Gangtey Monastery.
  
  The Black necked cranes start migration to this area from November each year. You will have refreshment and lunch at a resort/restaurant in this valley. Afternoon you can visit the Black Necked Crane Center and enjoy the fascinating sight of these birds in this beautiful scenic valley.
  
  In the late afternoon drive back to Punakha and overnight at a hotel in Punakha.
• Day 7 : Punakha Tsechu and Punakha-Paro

  Early morning go to the Punakha Dzong to witness the unfurling of Thongdroel (giant silk Thangkha) which is unveiled on the last day of Punakha Tsechu.The thongdroel is usually unveiled at dawn and it is then let down to the ground and ceremoniously rolled and folded away before the first rays of the sun can reach it.It is believed that it brings blessings to all who view it.
  
  Then return back to your hotel and after breakfast get a glimpse of the last day of Punakha tsechu and then travel to Paro with lunch enroute.
  
  Overnight at a hotel in Paro.
• Day 8 : : A Hike to Paro Taktsang Ghoempa(Tiger’s Nest Monastery)

  After breakfast travel by car to the base camp of Tiger's Nest Monastery and then hike up to Taktsang Monastery, also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’.
  
  Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Paro.
• Day 9 : Depart Paro

  In the morning, your tour guide will seee you off at the Paro Airport for your onward journey

Inclusions

• Hotel

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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