Dechenphu Tshechu festival is dedicated to Gay Ngyen Jakpa Melen, a powerful guardian deity of Bhutan. Some of the sacred dances performed during the festival include the Zhananga Cham, Genyen Kunchaam, Shazam Cham, and Nga Cham. Many traditional and classical dances are also performed.
Venue: Dechenphu
Festival date: 3rd Nov, 2024
Day 1: Arrival in Paro International Airport
- Upon arrival 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: Dechenphu Tshechu Festival
- We will attend Dechenphu Tshechu Festival for half day and then drive back to Thimphu
- Visit Homestays and mingle with locals if interested.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu.
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
