Overview
This 9 day 8 night program is part of our series that centers around different festivals through the year in Bhutan. This particular one revolves around Punakha Tshechu 2019.
The ancient festivals of Bhutan called the 'tshechus' (meaning the 'tenth day') are considered sacred since they not only celebrate the life of Guru Rimpoche, but also the advent of Buddhist faith in Bhutan and its various milestones.
These festivals conducted and performed by the monks, is also a medium that is used to pass spiritual messages to laity through mask dances or 'Cham' which is best described as 'mystical plays'
The sacred festival in Punakha not only celebrate the Guru's life but also the father of statehood of Bhutan, the Zhabdrung and enacts some century old battle scenes showing how some forces that opposed the country were overcome.
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Places to visit
Places: Paro, Phobjikha/ Gangtey, Punakha, Thimphu
Sketch Program:
Day 1 Mon Feb 11 Fly into Paro – drive to Thimphu (sightseeing in Paro)
Day 2 Tue Feb 12 Thimphu
Day 3 Wed Feb 13 Thimphu – Gangtey/ Phobjikha
Day 4 Thu Feb 14 Gangtey
Day 5 Fri Feb 15 Gangtey – Punakha
Day 6 Sat Feb 16 Punakha
Day 7 Sun Feb 17 Punakha – Paro
Day 8 Mon Feb 18 Paro – Taktsang Excursion
Day 9 Tue Feb 19 Fly out of Paro
Details
- Duration: 9 days
- Category: Culture
- Tour operator: Terma Linca Journeys
- Contact: +975 17113586
- Email: info@termalincajourneys.com
- Website: http://www.termalincajourneys.com
Additional details
| Provider | Terma Linca Journeys |
|---|---|
| Address | Terma Linca Journeys |
| Phone | +975 17113586 |
| Provider email | info@termalincajourneys.com |
| Provider website | http://www.termalincajourneys.com |