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Overview
- Witness the unique Buddhist traditions in the Chimi Lhakhang temple
- Visit the architecturally wonderful Punakha Dzong
- Sightseeing tour to the local archery ground
Activity location
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
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What's included, what's not
- Bhutan Royalties, tourists fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3 star type) during the tour.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee etc through-out the trip.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees.
- Experienced Trekking Tour Guide.
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp services.
- Luxury hotel upgrades available at additional cost.
- Travel insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- Drinks like beer, whisky, coke, fanta and Mineral water
- Telephone and internet
- Tips for guide and driver.
What you can expect
The Nimalung Buddhist Monastery hosts the three-day Bumthang Nimalung Tshechu Festival. Every year, the Bumthang Nimalung Tshechu Festival takes place. Since the word “Tshechu” refers to the tenth day of a Bhutanese calendar month, which is widely observed as the birth anniversary of Guru Rimpoche, the Second Buddha, Tshechu are always held on or around that day. All 20 of Bhutan's districts participate in Tshechus, which are held at various months depending on the district. Tshechus are pleasant occasions for the people as well as a major day of offerings to the Guru Rimpoche and other regional deities.
Bumthang Nimalung Tshechu Tour undeniably is a historical tour to understand the establishment of religious and cultural landmarks around Bhutan, specifically in its religious and spiritual heartland, Bumthang. Suppose you are someone who loves ancient architecture, festivals, culture, and history. In that case, the Bumthang Nimalung Tshechu Tour is intended just for you.
Day 01: Arrival in Paro then transfer to Thimphu City - 1: 30 hour (55km) flight
Day 02: Excursion tour in Thimphu
Day 03: Drive from Thimphu to Punakha - 2 to 3 hour (74 km) drive then excursion tour
Day 04: Drive from Punakha to Phobjikha Valley via Gangtey Goempa - 2 to 3 hours (85 km) drive
Day 05: Drive from Gangtey/Phobjikha to Bumthang - 4 to 5 hours drive
Day 06: Attend the Nimalung Festival
Day 07: Excursion Day in Bumthang
Day 08: Drive from Bumthang to Wangdue - 5 to 6 hours (197km) drive
Day 09: Drive from Wangdue to Paro - 3 hours (110km) drive then sightseeing
Day 10: Sightseeing and Acclimatization Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (3,180m/10,433ft) - 4 to 5 hour.
Day 11: Departure
Location
Activity location
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan