The Druk Wangyel Tshechu festival is a very unique festival in Bhutan and is performed by the Royal Bhutan Army. This event is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. It is also to celebrate efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in protecting the sovereignty and stability of the country. This festival is performed at the beautiful Dochu la pass decorated with 108 well arranged stupas. You can also relax and enjoy the stunning view of the Himalayan mountain ranges in the north.
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Meet and greet at the Paro International Airport and drive to Thimphu. A short stop on the way to view Tachoglhakang built in 1420 by ThangthongGyelpo. Afternoon you will Visit Memorial chorten craft bazaar and Tashichodzong, the royal secretariat.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning, visit to:
Afternoon, visit to:
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning:
Afternoon, witness the festival. Later in the evening, drive to Punakha.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning, visit to:
Afternoon, hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choling monastery.
In the evening, walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built across Pho chu river (160 m).
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning:
Drive to Gangtey. On the way, view Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
While in Gangtey, visit:
In the evening, explore Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the rare black-necked cranes in winter.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Drive to Paro valley. We occasionally stop on the way to take pictures.
Afternoon – visit Ta dzong built in 1649, an ancient watch tower which now houses the national museum.Then visit the Rinpung dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The colorful Paro tshechu festival is held here in early spring.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Hike to the beautiful Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang).
Afternoon, visit Drugyel dzong built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.Then visit Kichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo. He built 108 temples across the Himalayan region in a single day. Two of the these temples are in Haa valley where the famous Haa Summer festival is held. The another prominent temple built by him is Jambay lhakhang in Bumthang valley.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell (End of Druk Wangyel tshechu Bhutan tour). You can also exit from Phuentsholing via Chhukha if you are traveling by land. Please note that exit via Phuentsholing should be mentioned in the Tourist visa of Bhutan.