One of the biggest festivals in the country. Mask dances like the Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru) and Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags) are enjoyed because they are similar to stage-theater.
Thimphu Tshechu falls on September 19-21, 2018 (3 days festival)
Spend the day in Paro sightseeing. Travel to Thimphu in the evening
Highlights:
One of the biggest festivals in the country. Mask dances like the Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru) and Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags) are enjoyed because they are similar to stage-theater. The tshechu will be held in the courtyard outside the Tashichhoe Dzong.
You can witness the festival the whole day or tour Thimphu.
Highlights:
The last day of the Tshechu. Many people consider the last day to be the most important hence more people will be attending compared to the other two days. Witness the Tshechu and/or tour around in Thimphu. Drive to Paro.
Start the day with a hike to Taktsang (Tigher's nest). Spend the afternoon leisurely in Paro.
Departure.
On request, detailed Thimphu Festival programs will be emailed to you. Please note these tour packages are very flexible and can be altered according to your taste/preference.