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Talo Tshechu is a three-day celebration held once a year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha. The vibrant and exciting festival provides a visual representation of Bhutan’s rich culture and tradition. Tourists who visit during the festival can see the popular mask dance performed by the Astaras, the Bhutanese clown.
The amazing festival is well known for its masked dance which includes Astra (clown) dance. Another popular attraction, Zhungdra is performed y the group of locals which have deep religious as well as historical importance. Zhungdra is the type of classical music performed by group of Talo community.
Festival date: 29-31 March 2023
Location: Bumthang
Flight to Paro (26 March)
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.
Thimpu to Punakha (27 March)
The 2.5 hour drive will take you Punakha where you will stay for a night. Rest of the time you can do some sightseeing at places as Chhimi Lhakhang, Khamsum Y.N Chorten, suspension bridge etc.
Punakha to Gangtey (28 March)
Today we move towards Gangtey where we will be travelling around 78 km by road and the drive duration is about 3 hours. Upon reaching Gangtey we will do some sightseeing at Gangtey. We will visit the amazing monastery. It commonly referred to as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is a significant religious institution of the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. It is the primary center for the Pema Lingpa tradition and can be found in the central Bhutanese district of Wangdue Phodrang.
Gangtey is also the hub for the amazing bird named as the black naked crane which migrates from Tibetan plateau.
Gangtey to Bumthang (29 March)
Today we drive around 4.5 hour in order to reach Bumthang the place where festival is held. Upon reaching Bumthang you will enjoy the festival that is going on. The drive may be long but once you reach the place it will all be worth it.
Festival (30-31 March)
You will be witnessing the activity that will be going on during festival.
Drive back to Thongsa (April 1)
After witnessing the amazing festival we move back to Thongsa. Today we drive around 80 km which is drive duration of 2.5 hour. Later in the evening we will visit one of the amazing monastery and the textile school.
Drive back Paro (April 2)
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 (April 3)
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 (April 4)
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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