7 Days Druk Wangyel Festival Tour
(NOTE: We can also organize a private trip for this festival tour).
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: 13th Dec. 2020.
Tour starting date: 11th Dec. 2020.
Tour ending date: 17th 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.
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:
11th Dec. Arrive Paro – Thimphu: (2320 m) (Distance: 54 km, 1 hr drive).
12th Dec. Thimphu Sightseeing.
13th Dec. Thimphu – Punakha: (Altitude 1310 m) (76 Km, 3 hrs drive).
14th Dec. Punakha sightseeing.
15th Dec. Punakha –Wangdiphodrang – Paro: (Altitude 2280 m, Distance 132 km, Drive Time 4 hours).
16th Dec. Paro Sightseeing:(Altitude 2280 m).
17th Dec. Paro (Departure).
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