Paro Festival Tour 2020
6 Nights 7 Days Paro Festival Tour Highlights:
- Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu.
- Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing.
- Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha.
- Day 4: Hike to Khamsum Yulley Chorten – Drive to Paro.
- Day 5: Attend Paro Festival 2020.
- Day 6: Morning hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery and afternoon attend Festival.
- Day 7: Depart from Paro Airport.
Paro Festival tour 2020 (Tsechu) will be one of the biggest religious celebrations of the Bhutanese year. It has been held annually since the 17th century when Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founder of the nation state of Bhutan, and Ponpo Rigzin Nyingpo initiated the festival together with the consecration of Paro Dzong (fortress) in 1644.
The festival is observed in three parts – the pre-festival rituals on the first day, ceremonies are undertaken on the second day inside the Paro Dzong, and the main festivities on the festival ground on the remaining three days. Bhutanese from all walks of life join the residents of Paro in their best finery to attend the five-day festival.
The Paro Thongdroel is a large appliqué painting displayed to the public during the annual Paro festival. The Thongdroel, which means ‘liberation on sight’, is reveled in order to confer blessings on those assembled. The Paro Thongdroel is brought out of Rinpung Dzong at approximately 3 AM in a ceremonial procession on the last day of the festival.
The main image of Guru Rinpoche, flanked by his two consorts Mandarava and Yeshe Tshogyal. On the far left and right are the Guru’s eight primary manisfestations, and the top center is occupied by the three long life deities, Buddha Amitabha, Chenrezig (Avalokitesshvara) and Namgyalma (Ushnishavijaya).
Detailed Itinerary 7 Days Paro Festival (Tshechu) Tour
Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu
Upon arrival at the Paro International Airport, you will be received by our Guide and Driver. Drive to Thimphu after your visa clearance. Visit National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordhenma and Tashichhodzong before you finally retire for the night.
Day 2: Thimphu
Morning half day excursion to Tango Cheri Monastery. Afternoon visit , Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Zoo, Royal Textile Museum and General post office.
Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha
Morning visit National Library, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk Heritage Museum and finally drive towards Punakha via Dochula Pass.
Day 4: Punakha – Paro
Morning hike to Khamsum Yuelling temple and Punakha Dzong including the longest Suspension bridge (230 meters). After lunch proceed to Paro, 3 hours drive.
Day 5: Attend Paro Festival
Morning drive to Chelela Pass and its a two hours hike. Afternoon visit Drukgyal Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang.
Day 6: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Morning hike to Tiger’s nest monastery and later part of afternoon visit Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong.
Day 7: Depart Paro.
After breakfast depending upon your flight schedule you will be dropped at Airport for your onward journey.
Bhutan Tour Discount
Aditya U –December, 2018 
A different experience of traveling with amazing people of bhutan
Its been a long i have been in Bhutan but still memories are clear. It was wonderful trip with help of Bhutan wonderland. Such young and enthusiastic team help us to understand their culture and country well.
FAQ
A.Thimphu, Punakha and Paro will be covered including amazing hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, hike to Khamsum Yuley Temple and customized excursion to Chelela pass.
Q. Why is it so important to witness Festival (Tshechu)?
A. Watching sacred dances is believed to remove five outer obstacles, five inner illnesses and five secret delusions.
Q. What are the five sensory fields of liberation in Vijrayana Buddhism?
A.The five sensory fields of liberation in Vijrayana Buddhism are: Seeing (thongdrol), hearing (thodrol), touching (regdrol), reminiscing (drendrol) and testing (nyongdrol).
Q. Can i customize itinerary on my own?
A. Yes, you can customize itinerary based on your own requirements.