festival

Bhutan Festival Tours will offer you an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of lively and vibrant festivals celebrated throughout the country. It will be the time to join the locals in their finest attires, receive blessings from scared ceremonies, or dress in Bhutanese costume and taste festival delicacies. Definitely a wonderful trip of refreshment and happiness, with a witness to the real Bhutanese culture of this landlocked country.

9 DAYS
Thimphu Tshechu

One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days. (read more)

7 and 9 DAYS
Paro Tshechu

Paro Tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in (read more)

14 Days
Jambay Lhakhang Dup

The annual Jambay Lhakhang Drup is well known for the sacred naked dance known as Ter Cham and Mewang or the fire blessing. (read more)

9 Days
Punakha Drubchen & Tshechu

The Punakha Tshechu is one of the most popular Tshechus in the country. It is held right after the popular punakha Drubchen. (read more)

12 Days
Trongsa Tshechu

Trongsa Tshechu is an annual three day event that happens at the courtyard of Trongsa Choekor Rabtse Dzong. (read more)

9 & 12 Days
NABJI DUP 12 DAYS

Nabji Lhakhang Drup festival is a celebration to bring in the New Year in the most unique fashion! (read more)

THIMPHU TSHECHU 9 DAYS

One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days. The Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people, both local and tourists. The actual Tshechu is preceded by days and nights of prayer and rituals to invoke the gods. Mask dances like the Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche), Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags) and many more are performed.
PLACES COVERED :
PARO, THIMPHU,PUNAKHA and WANGDI
What is included :
Private guided tour
Visas for Bhutan
Airport transfers
Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) with 3 star Hotel Accomodation.
A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
An experienced driver with Tour Vehicle
Entry fees & road permits
Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
Mineral bottled water
Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR :
The ‘Thimphu Tsechu’ festival tour attends one of Bhutan’s biggest festivals. Join locals in a colourful celebration of Bhutanese culture and faith. This Bhutan tour also explores all of the highlights of Bhutan’s western valleys, and is ideal for those with a limited time frame.
Witness sacred dances and rituals performed by monks and laymen in elaborate, colourful costumes.
Join in with locals in a special occasion of celebration, blessings and socialising.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.
Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.

PARO TSHECHU 7 & 9 DAYS
Paro Tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. A Tsechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR :
A highlight of the Paro Tsechu is the unfurling of the silk Thangka – so large it covers the face of an entire building and is considered one of the most sacred blessings in the whole of Bhutan. The ‘Thangka, known in Bhutan as a ‘thongdroel’ is a religious picture scroll, and is only exhibited for a few hours at daybreak on the final day of the festival enabling the people to obtain its blessing. This holy scroll “confers liberation by the mere sight of it” (the meaning of the word ‘thongdroel’ in Bhutanese). This tour also takes advantage of the beautiful spring time growth with stunning hikes through the countryside to a Rhododendron forest in Phobjikha, as well as a visit to the Phobijakha Valley and Dochu La Pass. The sacred sites of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue and beautiful Phobijakha valley are also featured and Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery,.

PLACES COVERED :
PARO, THIMPHU,PUNAKHA, and WANGDI

JAMBAY LHAKHANG DUP 14 DAYS

JAMBAY LHAKHANG DUP 12 DAYS
The 7th century Tibetan king Songsten Gampo is said to have built 108 temples in one day and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang is believed to be one of them. The Jambay Lhakhang Drup

is one of the most interesting events held there. During this festival, the chams (dances) include Terchham (Naked Dance), which was formerly initiated by Terton Dorje Lingpa, Mewang, Macham, Ging Tsholing, Dramtse Ngacham, Zhana Cham etc,. The dances are performed by the local villagers of Norgang, Changwa and Nangsiphel. The festival is a five-day programme.

PLACES COVERED :
PARO, THIMPHU,PUNAKHA, WANGDI, TRONGSA and BUMTHANG

HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR :
Witness two festivals in two different location in beautiful valley of Bumthang.
Join in with locals in a special occasion of celebration, blessings and socialising.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.
Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.

PUNAKHA DRUBCHEN & TSHECHU 9 DAYS
Five day Puna Drubchen is followed by three-day Punakha Tsechu A brief history on the construction of Punakha Dzong is showcased to the general public. The internal conflict and external invasion during the construction of the fortress by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1637, and sacred mask dances and folk dances are performed by the Central Monastic Body, as well as the public of Punakha district.
The Punakha Tshechu is one of the most popular Tshechus in the country. It is held right after the popular Punakha Drubchen. The unfurling of the thongdrol (a large tapestry) of Guru Rinpoche is the main attraction of the festival. It is believed that a mere sight of the thongdrol liberates an onlooker and cleanses him of his sins.

PLACES COVERED :
PARO, THIMPHU,PUNAKHA, and WANGDI

TRONGSA TSHECHU 12 DAYS
The Trongsa Dzong is one of the grandest Bhutanese monuments. It is built on a ridge & has a very beautiful structure with more than 30 temples. The “watch tower” or the Ta Dzong, overlooking the Dzong on a ridge above the Dzong has a temple to Gesar. The Trongsa tshechu one of the oldest tshechus in Bhutan. It is believed that tshechus in other parts of Bhutan was spread from Trongsa Dzongkhag. All the chams/dances are just like regular tshechu of other Dzongkhags (Rang lug gi Cham). On the last day, a Thongdrol is unfurled.

HIGHLIGHTS :
Enjoy masked and costumed dances celebrating Bhutan’s Buddhist cultural heritage.
Traverse beautiful landscapes of lush valleys, dense forests and rushing streams.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
Explore Bhutan’s central valleys, rich with ancient historical and sacred Buddhist sites.
Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.
Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.

PLACES COVERED :
PARO, THIMPHU,PUNAKHA, WANGDI, TRONGSA and BUMTHANG

NABJI DUP 12 DAYS

Nabji Lhakhang Drup festival is a celebration to bring in the New Year in the most unique fashion! Held at a temple at Nabji village in honour of Guru Rinpoche, its high points are the spectacular Mewang and Tercham dances which are performed during this festival, and like all ritual dances, these too have certain religious significance attached to them. The composition of these dances can be traced back and attributed to Terton Pema Lingpa, a treasure explorer of the 15
th century.The ‘Mewang’ is a sacred ceremonial fire blessing dance wherein locals pass under a huge burning gate made of grass, as they run amidst a shower of burning grass stacks and embers falling on their heads, even as their feet are being scorched by embers under their feet.
The sacred ‘Tercham’ dance (Dance of the Treasure) is performed around a bonfire in the dark on the night, by completely naked performers wearing nothing but masks. This dance is considered to be a blessing for infertile women, who hope to get pregnant by attending the performance

HIGHLIGHTS :
Join in with locals in a special occasion of celebration, blessings and socialising.
Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries and temples in the Himalaya.
Visit many cultural attractions including medieval fortresses (Dzongs), markets and museums.
Hike up to the famous Taktsang Monastery, perched on a cliff 900m above the valley floor.
Marvel at the elaborate and ancient wall paintings and carvings in Dzongs and temples.
Traverse beautiful landscapes from lush valleys to dense forests.

PLACES COVERED :
PARO, THIMPHU,PUNAKHA, WANGDI, TRONGSA and BUMTHANG

Address

Bhutan Atiśa Tours and Treks
Unit No: 03
Kinley Pelmo Building
Babesa
Thimphu Bhutan
PO Box: 508

Contacts

Email: ngawangt@bhutanatisa.com
feedback@bhutanatisa.com

Phone: +975-17620877
+975-17665544

Working Hours :

All working days 9 Am to 5 Pm
Saturday (9Am - 2 Pm)
Sunday (Holiday)

9 DAYSThimphu Tshechu

7 and 9 DAYSParo Tshechu

14 DaysJambay Lhakhang Dup

9 DaysPunakha Drubchen & Tshechu

12 DaysTrongsa Tshechu

9 & 12 DaysNABJI DUP 12 DAYS