Dechenphug Tshechu
$940




Tour Summary
Every year, hundreds of people throng at Dechenphug temple to witness the tshechu. The day falls on the 10th day of the ninth month of the Bhutanese calendar. This tshechu is dedicated to Gayngyen Jakpa Melen, a powerful local deity in Bhutan. A portion of the holy moves incorporate Zhana-nga Cham, Genyen Kunchaam, Shazam Cham ad Ngachaam. Different social projects were performed by the artists of the Royal Academy of Performing Arts. The tshechu was first presented in 2003 under the command of His Majesty The Fourth King. The mask dances performed there will definitely fascinate you and the sound of horns and cymbals will intrigue you but most importantly, the sea of happy faces will make to feel at peace.
Arrive any time at Paro International Airport (2200 meters above sea level) and transfer to Thimphu.
In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, take an orientation walk in town, do shopping and get settled in.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 2: THIMPHU (DECHENPHUG TSHECHU)
Drive to Dechenphug monastery to witness the Tsechu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 3: THIMPHU/PARO
Travel to Paro. En route, visit TaChog Lhakhang built by the famous 15th century Buddhist Master known as the Iron Bridge Builder.Then visit the majestic Paro Rinpung Dzong, National Museum, and Kyichu Lhakhang-one of the oldest temples built in 7th century. In the evening, have a stroll along the peaceful town of Paro.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort
DAY 4: HIKE to TIGER’S NEST MONASTERY
Hike to Paro Taktsang which is also known the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. This is one of the holiest sites in the country. In the evening, visit a home-stay, have a hot-stone bath and witness a cultural show performed by a group of local people.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Leave Paro for your respective country.
As you fly in Bhutan, you will be treated visually with high snow-clad mountain peaks, untouched dense forest and lush green paddy field. When you walk out of the airport terminal, our guide will be greeting you in traditional Bhutanese ways—offering a silk scarf—and usher you to the car. Then, you will be travelling towards Thimphu. In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, we will take an orientation walk in town, do shopping and get settled in.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 2: THIMPHU (dechenphug tshechu)
Every year, hundreds of people throng at Dechenphug temple to witness the tshechu. The day falls on the 10th day of the ninth month of the bhutnases calendar. This tshechu is dedicated to Gayngyen Jakpa Melen, a powerful local deity.
A portion of the holy moves incorporate Zhana-nga Cham, Genyen Kunchaam, Shazam Cham ad Ngachaam. Different social projects were performed by the artists of the Royal Academy of Performing Arts.
The tshechu was first presented in 2003 under the command of His Majesty The Fourth King.
The mask dances performed there will definitely fascinate you and the sound of horns and cymbals will intrigue you but most importantly, the sea of happy faces will make to feel at peace.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Evening
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 3: THIMPHU/PARO
Right after breakfast, we will begin our journey towards Paro.
En route, we will visit TaChog Lhakhang built by the famous 15th century Buddhist Master known as the Iron Bridge Builder.
After lunch at Paro, we will visit the fortress believed to be built on a heap of jewels. The fortress is called Paro Rinpung Dzong. Then we will visit the National Museum to see some of the sacred artifacts, paintings and ancient weaponries. After that, we will head towards Kyichu Lhakhang-one of the oldest temples built in 7th century.
In the evening, have a stroll along the peaceful town of Paro.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort
DAY 4: HIKE to TIGER’S NEST MONASTERY
Today, we will be hiking to the world famous Taktsang Monastery which is also known the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. This is one of the holiest sites in the country. Legends have it that the most famous Buddhist master, Guru Padmasambhava, flew riding on the back of a tigress and subdued a dreaded demon at the place where the monastery is nestled.
After coming back from Tiger’s Nest, we will visit a home-stay, have a hot-stone bath and witness a cultural show performed by a group of local people.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
It’s sad for all of us but we Bhutanese believe that ‘we meet to depart’. Today, your trip to Bhutan ends. We will bid farewell to you with the hope that you will come back some other days.
We will be there at Paro Airport until you fly back to your country.
GROUP SIZE: Any group Size |
TOUR MONTHS: 26th Oct |
INCLUDED
- Bhutan Royalties, tourists fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3-4 star type) during the tour and in tents during the trek.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the trip.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees.
- Experienced Culture Tour Guide.
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp serivce.
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights in and out of Bhutan.
- Travel insurance, Drink, Visa fees, Laundry
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