Talo Tshechu is popular for Zhundra (classical dance) performed by locals of Talo, Punakha. It consists of a set of three zhundras each performed on the closing of the festival which actually takes place for three days.
Amongst the three sets of songs, Samyl Sala is performed on the first day, Drukpa Dungey on the second day and Thowachi Gangi Tselay on the third day of the festival.
Venue: Punakha
Festival date: 17-19th March, 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: Day hike Thimphu
- Hike to Dodeydrak monastery and if time permits explore trail from Buddha Dordenma to Changangkha
- 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: Talo Tshechu
- We will enjoy Talo Tshechu for the entire day today and get to know the significance of the festival
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 6: Punakha to Paro
- We will drive to Paro today and visit the handicraft shops
- Paro Rinpung dzong
- Kichu Lhakhang
- National Museum
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro
Day 7: Drive to Haa valley
- Chelela Pass
- Haa valley
- Lhakhang Karpo ( White temple )
- Lhakhang Nagpo ( Black temple )
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 8: 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 9: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
