Venue: Thimphu
Festival date: 12-14th Sep, 2024
The Thimphu Tshechu festival in Bhutan is one of the most vibrant and culturally significant festivals, taking place at the Tashichhodzong, the majestic fortress monastery in the heart of the capital city, Thimphu. This grand Thimphu festival tour spans three days, attracting thousands of visitors, including locals and tourists who gather to witness rich culture, landscapes, and spirituality.
Before the Thimphu Tshechu festival begins, days and nights are devoted to prayers and rituals. These ceremonies are essential as they invoke the gods, ensuring that the Thimphu Tshechu festival is imbued with divine blessings and spiritual energy.
The upcoming Thimphu Tshechu Festival 2024 will be renowned for its elaborate mask dances, known as cham, performed by monks and laymen dressed in colorful, ornate costumes. The upcoming Thimphu Tshechu 2024 includes mask dances like Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche), Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags), and many more are performed.
Ready for the Thimphu festival tour? You’re at the right place!
Let’s Check The Day-Wise Schedule of Thimphu Tshechu 2024
Day 1: Arrival at Paro International Airport
- Upon arrival during the Thimphu Festival 2024, you will be greeted by your driver and guide from Amedewa Tours And Trek.
- Drive to Thimphu and visit iron bridge on the way.
- Tashichhodzong.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu cultural sightseeing
- Buddha dordenma
- National Memorial Chorten
- Simply Bhutan Museum
- Bhutan Postal Museum
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Traditional Paper making factory
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu Tshechu
- We will attend Thimphu Tshechu for half day and then visit centenary farmer’s market
- Visit Homestays and mingle with locals if interested.
Halt at min. 3-star rated hotel or resort when the Thimphu festival Bhutan is at its peak.
Day 4: Drive to Punakha
- On the way, visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula, popularly known as the Dochula pass.
- Punakha Dzong
- Suspension bridge
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha.
Day 5: Punakha to Paro
- We will drive to Paro and halt at the hotels or resorts in the evening.
- Paro Rinpung dzong
- Kichu Lhakhang
- National Museum
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 6: Drive to Haa via Chelela Pass
- Chelela Pass
- Haa valley
- Lhakhang Karpo ( White temple )
- Lhakhang Nagpo ( Black temple )
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 7: Paro Tiger’s Nest
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 8: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
