Tamzhing Phala Choepa festival pays tribute to the Terton Pema Lingpa who was a discoverer of ancient hidden texts which helped spread Buddhism. The chams (dances) of Pema Lingpa being performed in this festival is unique and unlike any dances being performed at the Tshechu or festivals in other parts of Bhutan.
Festival Date: 07-09 Oct, 2023
Venue: Tamzhing Monastery, 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: Tamzhing Phala Choepa Festival in Bumthang
- we will enjoy Tamzhing Phala Choepa 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
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