Also, known as Dochula Festival, Druk Wangyel Tshechu is especially commissioned by the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wanhmo Wangchuk at 2011. The unique festival is fully performed by the Bhutanese army rather then monks or from the monastery. The soldiers will be provided three months training in folk and mask dance. The timings of festival starts from 9 o clock from morning and ends around 4 in the evening.
The festival was established in order to celebrate victory over Indian insurgent force residing in southern Bhutan in 2003. The festival is held at Dochula Pass which is of the stunning view point offering panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges. During the festival the Lhakhang honors the courageous service of the fourth king who personally led the troops against the insurgents attacking Bhutan.
Festival date: 13th December
Location: Thimphu
Flight to Paro (December 11 2023)
Today we will catch the flight to Bhutan and land on the place called Paro. The 1.5 hrs. Drive will take you to capital of country Thimpu. Rest of the time you could do some sightseeing at Tashichho Dzong, Drake Wangyal Khanzang Stupa and others. You will be welcomed by one of the representatives at Paro airport.
Thimphu sightseeing (December 12 2023)
Today after breakfast we will do some sightseeing and get to know more about the Bhutanese culture and Bhutanese lifestyle. You will be visiting places as Druk Wangyal Stupa (108 small stupa on the ridge), Chunzom, Memorial Chorten, Tango monastery and others.
Festival (December 13 2023)
You will be witnessing the activity that will be going on during festival.
Drive back to Paro (December 14 2023)
Today 3.5 hour drive will take you back to place called Paro. Rest of the time you can do some sightseeing at Paro. National museums, Dungstse Stupa, Ringpung Dzong and others.
Visit to Taktshang Monastery (December 15 2023)
Located 7 km away from Paro town and have to hike 2 hour from mountain base. The monastery is built on scary cliff. The hike to monastery makes a wonderful half day excursion. The place is also known as Tiger nest. Rest of the time you can do some sightseeing as well as chill around the places of Bhutan.
Fly back to next destination (December 16 2023)
Usually if one could get the connecting flight from Paro flying to Delhi, Bangkok or to their next destination then it’s not necessary to fly back Kathmandu.
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