Prakhar Duchhoed is celebrated at Parkhar Lhakhang In Chummi gewog in Bumthang.
we believe that wherever we live has local deity and a protector of the land and therefore, some Tshechus are also marked for the offering to those local deities apart from Guru Rinpochhe’s birth anniversary. Other Tshechu’s are held to celebrate significant historical figures or legends of the locality which is the case of Prakhar Tshechu which specifically celebrates the death anniversary to Thugse Dawa Gyeltshen.
The mask dances performed by the monks, the significance of each mask dances, the folk songs performed by locals, the display of local arts and handicrafts, the sight of locals in their finniest attires and the happiest moments is what attracts tourists to this festival.
Festival Date: 18-20th Oct, 2024
Venue: Bumthang, Bhutan
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: 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 4: Punakha to Bumthang
- We will drive to Bumthang today and we will visit Trongsa Dzong on the way
- Stroll Bumthang town
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 5: Prakhar Duchhoed festival in Bumthang
- we will enjoy Prakhar Duchhoed festival for the whole day and get to know more about their unique culture and tradition
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 6: Bumthang to Gangtey
- Visit Gangtey goenpa
- Leisure at hotel or resort
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Phobjikha.
Day 7: Gangtey to Paro
- Drive to Paro valley and stroll Paro handicraft shops
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 8: Paro sightseeing
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 9: 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 10: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
