Thimphu Tshechu Tour Package

Package Overview

THIMPHU TSHECHU TOUR
One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days beginning on 10th day of the 8th month of lunar
calendar. This Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people many of which travel from neighboring Dzongkhags (districts) to attend the festivities. The actual Tshechu is preceded by days and nights of prayer and rituals to invoke the gods. When it was initiated by the 4th Desi, Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay in 1867 the Tshechu consisted of only a few dances being performed strictly by monks. These were the Zhana chham and the Zhana Nga chham (Dances of the 21 Black Hats), Durdag (Dance of the Lords of the Cremation Ground), and the Tungam chham (Dance of the Terrifying Deities).
The Thimphu Tshechu underwent a change in the 1950s, when the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, introduced numerous Boed chhams (mask dances performed by lay
monks). These additions added colour and variation to the festival without compromising its spiritual significance. Mask dances like the Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru), Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags) are enjoyed because they are similar to stage-theater.

Equally important are the Atsaras, who are more than just mere clowns. The Atsaras are the dupthobs (acharyas), who provide protection. The dances and the jesting of the Atsaras are believed to entrance evil forces and prevent them from causing harm during Tshechus. Modern Atsaras also perform short skits to disseminate health and social awareness messages.

To farmers, the Tshechu is also seen as a break from farm life. It’s an occasion to celebrate, receive blessings and pray for health and happiness.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Paro Thimphu ( Attend Half Day Festival)

  Upon your arrival at Paro International Airport drive to Thimphu to experience the half
  first day festival. The Thimphu festival is one of the grandest festival in Bhutan and lots
  of tourist and local people gather together to experience the festival.
  
  1st Day Tshechu Program
  
  SHA CHHAM: Dance of the Four Stags
  
  PELAGI GINGSUM: Dance of the three kind of Gings
  
  SHAWO S HACHI:Dance of the Stags and Hounds
  
  DRANYEO CHHAM: Dance of the Guitar
  In the evening travel to v isit:
  
  Kuensel Phodrang for valley view
  National Memorial Chorten
  Changangkha Lhakhang
• Day 2 : Thimphu ( Festival with Optional Program)

  Today after your breakfast, drive to Tashichoe Dzong for your second day festival
  program. There will be optional program available depending upon the interest of our
  value clients.
  2nd Day Tshechu Program
  o SHANA: The Black Hat Dance
  o SHANA NGA CHHAM: Dance of the 21 Black Hats with Drums
  o PHOLI MOLI: Dance of the Noble man and the Ladies
  o DRAMITSE NGA CHAM: Dance of the Drums from Dramitse
  o SHAWA SHACHI: Dance of the Stage and the Hounds
  
  Optioal Program
  Hike to Tango/ Cheri Goemba
  On weekends visit the Vegetable Market
  Mini Zoo
  Sangay Gang
  Nunnery
  Dechen Phodrang
  Pangri Zampa Lhakhang
  In the evening stroll around the main down town of Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 3 : Thimphu Paro (hike to the Famous Tiger ’s Nest

  Today at your early breakfast in the hotel drive to Paro valley, site of the famous Tiger’s Nest,
  Taktshang Monastery. The monaste ry is perched at some 900m up on the sheered cliff over
  looking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Rinpochhe, flew
  from Tibet on the back of the tiger to defeat demons. Who were opposing the spreading of
  Buddhism.
  Optional Program in Paro:
  Keychu Lhakhang
  Paro Rinpung Dzong
  National Museum
  Jangsa Dumtse Lhakhang
  In the evening stroll around Paro town for your last night shopping.

  • Meals & Drinks Breakfast
• Day 4 : Hotel Paro International Airport

  Today you will depart Bhutan for your next destination.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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