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Punakha Festival

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November 21, 2024

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    14 Nights / 15 Days
    Availability : April 7 2018
    Bangkok, Kathmandu, Kolkata & Delhi
    Paro International Airport, Bhutan

    Punakha Festival Tour is unique among all festivals of Bhutan. In Bhutan, every district undergoes Tsechu(Festival) annually on the 10th day of the lunar calendar of the Bhutanese calendar. Tsechu is a gathering of people from villages to celebrate religious gatherings with a colorful dress. People watch sacred dances or receiving ’empowerment’ from a lama. The mask dances got the symbolic meaning of each mask dance.  People get a blessing on the final day of the festival.

    The 10 Days Punakha festival tour covers three districts namely Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Trongsa, and Bumthang. It covers all the main districts of Bhutan. The place of the Festival will at Punakha Dzong courtyard, Punakha District( 3 hours car drive from Paro International Airport). The coming Festival date will be from 12th March 2022 till  14th Feb 2021. You will be staying in all Hotels 3-4 star categories approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. The upgrade is possible if the client wants to undergo it. You can enter from Bangkok, Singapore, Kolkotta (India), Delhi, Kathmandu, Dhaka, and Bagdogra (India). Flight confirmation before the tour booking. Roughly estimated rates for Bhutan Flights

    Bhutan Flight fares for the various sectors are below and are Round trip fares:

    KTM-PBH–KTM: US $ 443 per person.

    BKK-PBH-BKK:US$ 632 per person.

    SIN-PBH-SIN: US$ 1007 per person.

    DACC – PBH – DACC:US$ 442 per person.

    Note: Single room Supplement: US$ 40 per room per night.

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    Tour Details

    Price Includes

    • English Speaking local guide
    • Accommodations -3-4 Star category of Bhutan Standard: twin sharing.
    • All meals included(American Plan)
    • Entrance Fees
    • Government taxes i.e US$65 per person per night included.
    • Land transportation, airport transfers for passengers as noted not in Bangkok.
    • Driver

    Price Excludes

    • International airfare, Hotels in Bangkok(expenses in Bangkok).
    • Tipping or gratuities to guides and drivers/supporting staff
    • Medical & Personal Insurances.
    • Communications charges.
    • Travel Insurance/Personal Insurance
    • Alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.
    • Hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors.
    • Visa fee US$45 per person for Bhutan
    Itinerary

    Day 1 Arrive Paro

    During the journey to Paro, one will experience from the left hand side of the plane, breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On the arrival at Paro International Airport, The representative of Bhutan Majestic Travel, your tour guide will receive you and escort you to the hotel. After a brief rest at the hotel and tea/coffee. Drive to the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower of Paro Rinpung Dzong. It was converted to the National Museum in 1968. Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong.

    This massive fortress is located on a hill top above the Pachu (Paro River) of Paro Valley. You have to walk about 15 minutes by crossing an ancient wooden bridge built in typical Bhutanese architect. The Dzong houses the District Administration Office and the District Monk Body. It was built in 1645 A.D. Lunch at Hotel. After Lunch Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Lhakhang means Monastery). Kyichu Lhakhang was built in 659 A.D. by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. It is considered one of the holiest places in Bhutan as it marks the advent of Buddhism in the country. It is one of the 108 such temples built by him for spreading Buddhism in this region. Drive to the Paro village town and explore the town. Altitude of Paro is 2260m.

    Overnight: Hotel in Paro.

    Day 2Paro - Hike to Tiger's Nest(Taksang)

    Drive for 15kms and reach the base of Famous Tiger’s Nest “TAKTSANG” Monastery and hike up which would take Two Hours up and approximately One Hour down. Stop at Taktsang Tea House “Cafeteria” for refreshment of Tea & Coffee. Taktsang is at 2900mts. Hike for another half an hour and you reach the Great and Magnificent Taktsang where you will be greets by the monks who live there and Special Bhutanese Butter Tea will be served with Snacks. Visit the most important monastery were the Guru Rimpoche was flying on a Flamming Tigress from Singye Dzong in Eastern Bhutan to here and meditated for Three Months and flourishment of Buddhism in Paro started from 8th Century. Walk down hill and drive to Drugyal Dzong and on the way enjoys the view of the Taktsang Monastery, also known as “Tiger’s Nest temple”. Near the Drugyal Dzong, if the sky is clear we can see the Mt. Chomolhari on the background.

    Overnight: Hotel in Paro.

    Day 3Paro - Thimphu

    The drive to Thimphu will take roughly Two Hours. Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan since from 1974. Punakha used to the capital city of Bhutan before that.
    For the first one hour you will follow the Pa-Chu (Paro River) and reach Chuzom where the Thimphu River meets the Paro River and forms Wang-Chu (Chu means Water, River or Stream). Chuzom is a four direction motor road junction where one road leads to Thimphu, one to Phuentsholing the border town to India, one to Haa valley and one where you drove from Paro. It will take another One hour from here to Capital city, Thimphu. Check in the Hotel and after short rest visit National Memorial Stupa, built in 1874 by Royal Queen Mother and dedicated to the father of Modern Bhutan, the Late His Majesty the Third King of Bhutan. The Memorial Stupa, built in 1974 by Royal Queen Mother and dedicated to the Father of Modern Bhutan, The Third King of Bhutan. This Tibetan & Bhutanese Architecture mixed Stupa has got three different sects of Buddhism such as Gongdu on the Top floor, Drukpa Kagyud on Middle with Second Buddha figure facing the Sun Rise and on the Ground Floor it is the Phurba.

    Day 4Thimphu

    Visit the Post Office with Money exchange as the bank is next door. Lunch in Town, after lunch drive to BBS Tower to get the magnificent picture and view of Thimphu and you can also see our Queens Palaces. Visit to Thimphu Mini Zoo where you can see our National Animal “TAKIN” which has a head of a goat and body of a cow, believed to be made by great Devine Madman in the 16th Century. Visit national Library, School of Thirteen Arts and Crafts, National institute of Traditional Medicines. Visit to Thimphu Tashi Cho Dzong, the office of the King and the Throne Room and also the Summer Capital of Monastic Body lead by His Holiness the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) who spend six months here during summer and move to Punakha for winter for another six months.

    Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu.

    Day 5Thimphu - Punakha

    After breakfast drive to Winter Capital for the Monastic Body, Punakha at 1300m.
    One hour drive reach you to Dochula Pass at 3150mts where you can see and enjoy the Eastern Himalayas in a Panoramic View and best picture time for group of Bhutanese Style of Stupas, as there are 108 Stupas built by Her Majesty for the well being of the Nation and Love Live His Majesty. It descends to Punakha and Wangdue at 1300mts which will take another two hours. Visit Historic and one of the most beautiful Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Great Zhabdrung Rimpoche who unified Bhutan in 17th Century.

    Overnight: Hotel in Punakha

    Day 6Punakha

    After breakfast walk to the famous Devine Madman’s Monastery the Chhimi Lhakhang “No Dog Monastery” built in 1499. Today it is very popular because couples who are married for so many years and don’t have children’s but always desired go there and get blessed from the wooden Phallus and in another Nine months the wife gets pregnant. We will visit the monastery and meditate and picnic lunch will be served outside the monastery in a lush green ground. After Lunch drive to Punakha and visit the beautiful and legendary Khamsum Yuley Namgyal Monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen mother of our Crown Prince.
    Overnight: Hotel in Punakha

    Day 7 & 8Punakha - Attend Punakha Festival

    Full Day Punakha Festival
    Overnight: Hotel in Punakha

    Day 9Punakha - Bumthang

    After breakfast drive to Bumthang via Wangdi village town. Have the pack lunch around the Pelela pass (3390 Mts) or you have the option to continue to Chendebji Stupa. Chendebji Stupa is a massive stupa built in Sherpa style. We have only two such stupas in Bhutan and the other one is in Tarshi Yangtse, eastern Bhutan. After lunch, drive onto Bumthang via Trongsa. At Trongsa, stop to visit the Trongsa Dzong which is one of the most magnificent Dzongs in Bhutan with many old and holy temples inside the Dzong, also visit the ancient WatchTower which has a temple dedicated to Ling Geyser (Alexandra the Great) and have your evening tea and continue to the Bumthang for the night. Overnight: Hotel in Bumthang

    Day 10Bumthang - Ura - Bumthang

    Day excursion to beautiful Ura Valley and visit to Burning Lake
    Overnight: Hotel in Bumthang

    Day 11Bumthang

    Visit the historical Jakar Dzong built by Minjur Tenpa, the third Druk Desi (Temporal ruler) in 1646 A.D. It was later repaired and expanded by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay, the fourth Desi of Bhutan in 1683 A.D. It is probably one of the biggest Dzongs in Bhutan with the surrounding walls about 1 km in circumference. Visit several ancient and important monasteries such as, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho Sum Lhakhang, Tamshing and Pema Samba Lhakhangs. Also visit the Bumthang Swiss farm and the Member Tso” The flaming Lake” which is considered one of the most important pilgrimage spots.

    Overnight: Hotel in Bumthang

    Day 12Bumthang - Gangtey

    After an early breakfast, drive to Gangtey. 174kms from Bumthang. Overnight in Gangtey. Gangtey is a beautiful place situated at an altitude of 3000m. From Gangtey, one can closely view the picturesque black mountain ranges as well as the beautiful Phobjikha valley which is one of the biggest and the most beautiful valleys in the country. During winters, we can also see the famous Black Necked Cranes there. Overnight: Hotel in Gangtey

    Day 13Gangtey - Thimphu

    After breakfast drive to Thimphu (1250kms.) Lunch at Dochula Pass 3150m.
    Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu

    Day 14Thimphu - Paro

    After breakfast drive to Paro. Check in Hotel and excursions to Chelela pass.
    Overnight: Hotel in Paro

    Day 15Drive to Airport Depart Bhutan

    Early morning drive to border gate and exit Bhutan for onward destination.

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