7 Days Druk Wangyel Festival

7 Days Druk Wangyel Festival Tour

(NOTE: We can also organize a private trip for this festival tour).

10 Days Dochula Bhutan Mask Dance Festival

The Druk Wangyel Tshechu is a unique festival performed by the Royal Bhutan Army rather than monks or lay people. It is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan. It also celebrates the continuous efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in protecting the sovereignty and the stability of the country. This one of a kind tshechu is performed against the backdrop of the magnificent Jigme Singye Wangchuck mountain range.

Venue: Dochula Pass, Punakha.

Festival dates: 13^th Dec. 2020.

Tour starting date: 11^th Dec. 2020.

Tour ending date: 17^th Dec. 2020.

Group size for this Tour: Minimum 3 pax & Maximum 14 pax.

Hotels used: All Hotels used in this itinerary will be 3 star category approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

Flight Options: You have the option of entering (Paro) Bhutan from Bangkok, Singapore, Kolkotta (India), Delhi, Kathmandu, Dhaka and Bagdogra (India).

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

Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu: USD 443 per person.

Bangkok – Paro – Bangkok: USD 985 per person.

Kolkotta – Paro – Kolkotta: USD 437 per person.

Delhi – Paro – Delhi: USD 632 per person.

Singapore – Paro – Singapore: USD 1007 per person.

Dhaka – Paro – Dhaka: USD 442 per person.

Price: USD 1160 per person on Twin sharing basis.

NOTE: International Flight fares not included in the price.

Single room Supplement: USD 40 per room per night.

Sketch Itinerary

Druk Wangyel Festival is performed primarily to retrace and retell the story of great deeds, sacrifice and bravery of heroes in three parts: the farewell of the heroes, the combat of the heroes and the return of the heroes with creative new costumes and choreography the dance of the heroes tells the tale of a hero’s journey and return.

Sketch Itinerary:

11^th Dec. Arrive Paro – Thimphu: (2320 m) (Distance: 54 km, 1 hr drive).

12^th Dec. Thimphu Sightseeing.

13^th Dec. Thimphu – Punakha: (Altitude 1310 m) (76 Km, 3 hrs drive).

14^th Dec. Punakha sightseeing.

15^th Dec. Punakha –Wangdiphodrang – Paro: (Altitude 2280 m, Distance 132 km, Drive Time 4 hours).

16^th Dec. Paro Sightseeing:(Altitude 2280 m).

17^th Dec. Paro (Departure).

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Detail Itinerary

Detail Itinerary for 7 Days Druk Wangyel Festival with Cultural Tour.

11^th Dec. Arrive Paro – Thimphu: (2320 m) (Distance: 54 km, 1 hr drive).

Meet and greet Airport and drive to Thimphu. On the way,

Tamchog-Lhakhang

view Tamchog Monastery built by Thangthong Gyalpo (Popularly known as Lama Chazampa, which literally means, the Iron Bridge builder) in the 15^thThang Thong Gyalpo (1385 – 1464) was a wonder working saint from Tibet who came to Bhutan in 1433 looking for Iron Ore. He built 108 bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, out of which 8 were built in Bhutan. His only surviving bridge is in Duksum (Tashi Yangtse in Eastern Bhutan).
Visit Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

12^th Dec. Thimphu Sightseeing:

After breakfast, visit to:

National Memorial Chorten at Thimphu

National Postal Museum,
visit to the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honour of our 3^rdKing, late His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (The Father of Modern Bhutan),
Tallest Statue of Buddha, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Preserve center, Sangaygang view point, and the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.

After lunch visit to:

Hike to Cheri Monastery (18 kms).
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

13^th Dec. Thimphu – Punakha: (Altitude 1310 m) (76 Km, 3 hrs drive).

After breakfast, drive to Punakha. WITNESS THE DRUK WANGYAL FESTIVAL AT DOCHULA. After lunch, witness the festival.

Dochula-Pass-at-Thimphu-Bhutan-Travel

Visit Dochula pass with its 108 stupas and the beautifully arranged Himalayan mountain ranges.

14^th Dec. Punakha sightseeing:

After breakfast visit to:

Chimi Lhakhang, which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (Popularly known as “The Divine Madman”,in the year 1499. The Temple is also called “the Temple of Fertility”. Lama Drukpa Kuenley (1455 – 1529) was one of the Bhutan’s Favourite Saints who was born in Tibet, trained at Ralung Monastery and was a contemporary and a disciple of Pema Lingpa. He Travelled throughout Bhutan and Tibet as a “Neljorpa” (Yogi) using songs, humour and outrageous behavior to dramatise his teachings of Salvation through sex.

After lunch, visit to:

Punakha Dzong

Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Punakha is the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk convened the First National Assembly here in 1952.
Walk the Suspension bridge. The longest Suspension bridge in Bhutan.
In the evening, hike to hike to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

15^th Dec. Punakha –Wangdiphodrang – Paro: (Altitude 2280 m, Distance 132 km, Drive Time 4 hours).

After breakfast, drive to Paro via Wangdiphodrang.

The-View-of-Wangdiphodrang-Dzong-and-the-valley

Visit the Wangdiphodrang Dzong built in 1638. (razed by fire in 2012), now in ruins & under construction,

After lunch, visit to:

Ta Dzong, the National Museum.
Paro Rimpung Dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the administrative centre of Paro district.
Evevening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

16^th Dec. Paro Sightseeing: (Altitude 2280 m).

After breakfast:

Places-of-interest-in-Paro-Paro-Taktshang

Hike to Taktsang Monastery or the Tiger’s Nest built in 1684 by the Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay.
Drukgyal Dzong 16 km up the valley built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal,
Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

17^th Dec. Paro (Departure): After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell.

Value Added Services

Tour Cost Includes / Excludes

Tour Cost Includes:

a. All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner]
b. Accommodation in 3 star Hotels (Twin / double sharing]
c. All transportation within the country including airport transfers. Toyota Hiace Bus for 3 – 7 pax) & Toyota Coaster Bus for 8 – 14 pax.
d. Royalty & Govt. Taxes.
e. Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments.
f. Visa Fee.
g. English speaking Local guide.
h. Sightseeing.
i. Bottled water.

Tour Cost Does Not Include:

* Druk Air fares (International).
* Insurance Premiums.
* Payments for service provided on a personal basis
* Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”
* Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
* Personal expense in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera Charges. Incidentals, Portage, Bellboy charges tips or any other services.