Trip Overview
The Thimphu Tsechu that falls during autumn (September –October) is one of the grandest of the tsechus of Bhutan and attracts the largest number of locals and tourists. The festival is held at Tashichho Dzong- the main Secretariat Building, where the government ministries, the office of His Majesty the King, the Throne Room, the offices and living quarters of the monk body and its Chief Abbot are housed. The dzong is packed with both Bhutanese and tourists for the four days of ritual dances.
Bhutan’s chief abbot often presides over the ceremonies attended by senior officials of the royal government. The Thimphu Tsechu was started in 1670. Mask dances are performed by monks as well as by laymen. The Bhutanese believe they gain merits by attending tsechus. It is also a yearly social gathering where the people, dressed in all their finery, come together to rejoice.
Thimphu Tsechu usually last 4 days and includes series of 4-5 different episodes each day. We will attend at least 3 days. You can watch the tsechu all day or if you feel monotonous, you can break the day for local sightseeing or other activities. This trip also covers the highlights of Paro, Punakha, and Wangdu valley and includes some optional hikes and excursions.
Trip Outline
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu-1360M
Day 02: Arrival Paro
Day 03: Paro-Punakha
Day 04: Punakha-Gangtey
Day 05: Gangtey-Thimphu
Day 06: Thimpu Sightseeing
Day 07: Attend first day of the Thimphu Tsechu.
Day 08: Explore second day Thimphu Tsechu.
Day 09: Thimphu Tsechu
Day 10: Haa Valley Excursion.
Day 11: Depart Bhutan.
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