Experience a vibrant festival in Bhutan’s capital.
Thimphu Tsechu
13-20 Sept. 2024
Price: $3,318
Deposit: $500
Duration: 8 Days
Group: 4-12 People
Trip Highlights
On this enchanting NORGAY cultural and walking odyssey to Bhutan, travelers will be woven into the tapestry of Western Bhutan's cultural splendor. Amidst the vibrant hues of the Thimphu Tsechu, an annual cultural celebration in the heart of the capital, participants will find themselves immersed in a spiritual pilgrimage to Taktsang Monastery, known as "The Tiger's Nest" – an ethereal and sacred sanctuary, resonating with the soul-stirring mystique of Bhutan's timeless beauty.
Thimphu Tsechu: This Festival is a grand celebration that showcases the vibrant and sacred culture of Bhutan in its capital city. The festival attracts thousands of devotees and visitors from across the country. Before the Tshechu begins, days and nights of prayer and rituals are performed to invoke the blessings of the gods.
Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery (10,200 feet): Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious site. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. This monastery is one of the most holy sites in the kingdom and clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face about 3,000 feet above the Paro Valley.
Punakha (4,265 feet): The Ethereal Ancient Capital: Punakha has been inextricably linked with momentous occasions in Bhutanese history. Punakha was home to the auspicious and historical Royal wedding. The Punakha Dzong (Fort) is the second oldest and second largest in Bhutan and one of the most majestic structures in the country.
Gangtey: The Phobjikha Valley (9,482 feet): Nestled in the inner Himalayas at about 9,842 feet above sea level, Phobjikha is a wide alpine wetland valley that is considered the largest and the most significant wetland in the country.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE BHUTAN - Drive to Thimphu.
Day 2: THIMPHU - Attend Tsechu & Explore City.
Day 3: GANGTEY - Drive to Gangtey & Explore Town.
Day 4: PUNAKHA - Explore Gangtey, Drive to Punakha.
Day 5: PUNAKHA - Explore Punakha.
Day 6: PARO - Drive to Paro & Explore Paro Sights.
Day 7: PARO - Hike to Taktsang Monastery.
Day 8: DEPART
** Detailed Itinerary provided upon booking.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Deposit: $500 on Booking.
Balance: $2818 on Aug 13.
Destination Management Services.
Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee & Bhutan Visa Services.
Monument and Museum Fees.
Accommodations: Carefully curated options of high-quality 3/4-star hotels.*
Meals: All meals on tour. Choice of good local dining establishments.
A highly experienced and licensed English-speaking guide.
Transport and Transfers in Bhutan.
Purified drinking water for the duration of the journey.
Included
Flight into Bhutan (Organized on request).
Transfers Outside Bhutan.
Meals at luxury hotels and restaurants.
Laundry, spa treatments, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Beverages: Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic.
Single Room Occupancy: Additional daily charges apply.
Travel Insurance.
Gratuity to Guide and Driver.
Not Included
Cancellation Policies and Procedures
Please secure comprehensive travel insurance - Especially one that covers Evacuation, Covid/Health related cancellations. 10% tour deposit is non-refundable. 100% cancellation charges are applicable for cancellations made within 45 days or less of arrival or early departure. The Noble Traveller is not responsible for changes in itinerary due to events beyond our control, like Covid restrictions, personal health, weather & flight cancellation etc.