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Travel to Bhutan
Today, Bhutan or the land of the Thunder Dragon is one of the most highly acclaimed travel destinations. This is a land of remarkable natural beauty with a pristine and intact environment and a friendly, tradition-bound people. To the discerning international traveler, Bhutan has become an exotic and enticing final frontier.
Bhutan’s present travel status comes as no surprise given that this tiny kingdom, the size of Switzerland, was zealously sequestered from the world for centuries. The door to this mythical Buddhist kingdom was opened to limited tourism only three decades ago. Travel to Bhutan is still regulated through a policy of high value tourism.
At this time and age when tourism most often dictates national economics, travel to Bhutan is a refreshing experience. Here, a deeply ingrained sense of hospitality, a universally acknowledged ecosystem and a living culture ensures every traveler the best that any nation has on offer. Travel to Bhutan is really an exploration.
Explore a tradition and culture that has been preserved through the centuries. In Bhutan, it is not about seeing a display showcased for tourists but living and sharing an experience with the Bhutanese. From religious festivals to a celebration on a farm or a game of archery, become a part of it all. This is true interactive travel.
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Travel to Bhutan with Bhutan Travelers and we will accompany you through the most satisfying and memorable journey. We will unravel every myth and mystery and open the doors to untold adventures. Come and explore this bewitching land and leave knowing that you will return again, and again.
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Contact Us
Bhutan Travelers
Thimphu Bhutan
P.O. Box 1298
+975 2 328868 (phone)
+975 2 328869 (fax)
wladventures@druknet.bt (email) |
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Thimphu Tshechu Festival
The biggest cultural festival in Bhutan.
15 - 25 September 2010
Trip length: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Cost: 1 person US $2200, 2 persons US $2100 each, 3 more US $1800 each.
Inclusion
: Government royalty, all meals, tea and snacks, accommodations, transport, entrance fees, guide services and sightseeing.
Exclusions
: Druk Air fares, visa fee, airport tax, drinks and other personal bills.
Trip facts
Thimphu is a unique capital with a blend of the modern and the ancient. The bustling modern town is surrounded by ancient temples and the Tashichhodzong, the seat of the government and the monastic order. The Thimphu Tshechu reenacts the teachings of Guru Rinpoche, the 8th century spiritual master, through mask dances and is attended by thousands of local people.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 (15 Sept, Wednesday): Arrive Paro
The flight into Bhutan takes you to the great Himalayas, offering the most beautiful scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. On arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by your tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Free time to relax and take shower. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
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Day 2 (16 Sept, Thursday): Paro-Thimphu
After breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the capital town passing through villages and paddy fields. After lunch, visit the popular weekend market where you can see the variety of food of the country and mingle with the local people who come to sell their farm products. Evening visit the handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts and crafts are displayed and can be purchased. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
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Day 3 (17 Sept, Friday): Thimphu Festival
After an early breakfast attend Festival, which is held outside the courtyard of Tashichhodzong. The Tshechu is a festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan and the Himalayan world. Lunch at the hotel and watch Thimphu Festival. In the evening relax at the hotel or stroll through Thimphu town. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu. |
Day 4 (18 Sept, Saturday): Thimphu Festival
Attend full day festival. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
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Day 5 (19 Sept, Sunday): Thimphu-Punakha
After breakfast, you will drive to Punakha, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. Drive downhill through the forests of rhododendron, fir and hemlock. You will arrive at Punakha after traversing through rice field and along the bank of Punakha River. On the way, you will visit Chimi Lhakhang, which is a fertility temple dedicated to Divine Madman. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
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Day 6 (20 Sept, Monday): Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten
You will drive 12 km north of Punakha Valley and from the road point, you will hike for 30 minutes to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten, which is located on a beautiful hillock overlooking the villages. It contains elaborate paintings dedicated to old sect of Buddhism. You will have a picnic lunch on the way. On the way back, you will visit Punakha Dzong, the former capital of Bhutan built in 1637 is situated in between the male and female rivers. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
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Day 7 (21 Sept, Tuesday): Punakha-Thimphu
After breakfast, you will drive to Wangduephodrang, which is 17 km from Punakha and visit the typical Bhutanese town of Wangdue and the Dzong. Then drive back to Thimphu with stop at Dochu La pass for lunch. After lunch, you will drive to Thimphu. Evening free time. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.
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Day 8 (22 Sept, Wednesday): Thimphu-Paro
Morning drive to Paro. After relaxing tea, sightseeing in Paro includes: Paro Dzong (built in 1646 and now functions as the district head and the centre for the monks), Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country built by the Tibetan King to subdue demons in the Himalayan regions, Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. From here you can see Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,329 meters. In the evening, you will stroll in Paro town. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
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Day 9 (23 Sept, Thursday): Excursion to Chele La Pass
After breakfast, you will drive to Haa Valley across Chele La Pass 3810m. On the clear days you will have views of Mount Jumolhari and other mountains and valleys below the pass. Explore nearby mountains dotted with colorful prayer flags and blanketed with dwarf rhododendrons. If you want to be more adventurous you can hike further down the ridges to Kila Goempa Nunnery, which is nestled in a craggy patch on the mountain site below the pass and perched precariously along the rock face. After a picnic lunch, you will drive to Paro. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
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Day 10 (24 Sept, Friday): Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
After breakfast, you can drive towards the road end to the Taktshang monastery, which is perched in the middle of a breathtaking cliff. Taktshang (mean tiger’s nest) got the name after Guru Rinpoche flew to the site on a tiger in the eighth century. The monastery is located about 3,000 feet above Paro valley. The walk to the monastery offers a scenic adventure. In about two hours to reach a cafeteria which offers a incredible view of the monastery. It takes another hour to reach the monastery. You can return to your hotel and take rest. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
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Day 11 (25 Sept, Saturday): Depart Paro
Drive to the airport for departure.
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For details contacts us:
Bhutan Travelers
Thimphu Bhutan.
P.O. Box 1298
+975 2 328868 (phone)
+975 2 328869 (fax)
wladventures@druknet.bt (email) |
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| Festival Schedule 2010 & 2011 |
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Punaka Festival
13-15 February 2011 |
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Chorten Kora Festival
18 February
& 4 March 2011 |
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Gomkora Festival
13-15 March 2011 |
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Chukha Tshechu Festival
17-19 March 2011 |
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Paro Festival
15-19 March 2011 |
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Ura Yakchoe Festival
14-17 May 2011 |
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Nimalung Tshechu Festival
8-10 July 2011 |
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Kurjey Tshechu Festival
10 July 2011
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Thimphu Drupchen
12 -16 September 2010 |
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Wangdi Tshechu Festival
15 - 17 September 2010 |
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Thimphu Festival
17 - 19 September 2010 |
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Tamshingphala Choepa
16 - 18 September 2010 |
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Tangbi Mani Festival
22 - 24 September 2010 |
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Jambay Lakhang Festival
22 - 26 October 2010 |
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Prakar Duchhoed Festival
23 - 25 October 2010 |
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Mongar Tshechu Festival
13 - 16 November 2010 |
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Pemagatshel Tshechu
13 - 16 November 2010 |
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Trashigang Tshechu
14 - 17 November 2010 |
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Nanglakhar Tshechu
21 - 23 November 2010 |
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Trongsa Tshechu Festival
15-17 December 2010 |
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Lhuntse Tshechu Festival
15-17 December 2010 |
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