Introduction
Punakha was the previous capital city of Bhutan and it continues to remain a resident of head Lama named Ja Kempo. Here, you will find Dzong as a stunning and renowned building of Bhutan. The walled fortress of the city contains large numbers of well-known temples and sprawling courtyards. Since Punakha Dzong is the confluence of two famous rivers opposing the backdrop of nearby gentle hills, it constitutes a spectacular venue to enjoy the Punakha Dromchoe festival tour.
The Punakha Dromchoe festival is a unique one celebrated in Bhutan, as it hosts an exclusive recreation by highlighting various battle scenes of the 17th century with the army of Tibet. Local military men or pazaps dress in the traditional battle gear to reenact the ancient battle scene.
Moreover, the reenactment took us back to several years, where because of the absence of any standing army in Bhutan, men belonging to eight different Tshogchens or blocks of the great village in Thimpu came ahead and successfully managed to expel the invading forces of Bhutan. Thus, the victory of men resulted in the formation of a new period involving international peace and long-term stability.
Punakha Dromchoe Festival Tour Highlights
- Opportunity to view the famous Punakha Dzong located in ancient Bhutan’s capital city Punakha.
- Participation in the Punakha Dromchoe Festival’s opening and closing
day. This is a long festival which we dedicate to the almighty Goddess
Mahakala. - Various battle scenes of the 17th century with the army
of Tibet. Local military men or pazaps dress in the traditional battle
gear to reenact the ancient battle scene.
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AMT - BHUTAN - 104
Spring & Autumn
Moderate
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Teahouses/Lodges
Flight/Jeep or Bus
BB/Full Board
Any
Trip Itinerary
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01Arrival at Paro in Bhutan.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Arrival at Paro in Bhutan.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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02Tiger’s Nest and Taktshang Monastery.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Tiger’s Nest and Taktshang Monastery.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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03 & 04Sightseeing in Thimphu.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Sightseeing in Thimphu.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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05Drive to Punakha via Dochu Pass (3100m).Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Drive to Punakha via Dochu Pass (3100m).Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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06Punakha Dromchoe Festival.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Punakha Dromchoe Festival.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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07Drive to Trongsa and Back to the Hotel.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Drive to Trongsa and Back to the Hotel.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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08A short drive to Wangdi.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights A short drive to Wangdi.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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09Closing Day of Punakha Dromchoe Festivali.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Closing Day of Punakha Dromchoe Festivali.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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10Drive Back to Paro from Punakha via Thimphu.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Drive Back to Paro from Punakha via Thimphu.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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11Drive to the Paro International Airport.Meals BB/Full BoardHighlights Drive to the Paro International Airport.Accommodation Teahouses/Lodges
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Frequently asked question (FAQ'S)
The most favorable time to travel Bhutan is during Autumn(September, October & November) and Spring(March, April & May). During these seasons the weather will be clear, flowers will bloom on the way, the charm of the atmosphere can be felt by the heart, you will get the chance to be involved in different festivals, hallucinating views of the Himalayas can be seen and including everything the trekking path will be easier and fun.
Except the citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives all visitors will need a visa to visit Bhutan. Bhutan Trekking Permit is compulsory for all individual international tourists.
Bhutan Druk Yul trek is a journey of 8 days. This journey will start and end at Kathmandu. In between you will travel to Paro, Thimphu, Wangduephodrang and Punakha and various magnificent places . You will get a full day for sightseeing of some of the most amazing world heritage sites in Kathmandu before departure.
According to Tibetan and Bhutanese Mythology Durk means Thunder Dragon. They have acknowledged it as the Bhutanese National Symbol and included it on the national anthem, national emblem and national flag. In Dzongkha Bhutan is called Druk Yul "Kingdom of Druk" thus also known as Land of thunder Dragon.
While on the Journey to Bhutan there are no restrictions on clothing but make sure it is comfortable and suits the environment. We recommend lightweight walking shoes, full sleeve light wool clothes, good sunglass, a hat and lastly a trekking jacket. If you are traveling Bhutan in winter we advise you to pack woolen clothes to keep yourself warm.
Note: You should try to avoid body revealing clothes as much as you can and make sure to do it while visiting cultural heritage.