Punakha Dromchoe Festival Tour

9 - 12 Days

Punakha Dromchoe Festival Tour

Punakha Dromchoe festival hosts an exclusive recreation by highlighting various battle scenes of the 17th century with the army of Tibet.

Trip Code
AMT - BHUTAN - 104
Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Trip Grade

⭐⭐

Max Altitude

N/A

Accomodation

Teahouses/Lodges

Transportation

Flight/Jeep or Bus

Meals

BB/Full Board

Group Size

Any

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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.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Paro in Bhutan.

Our team will receive you at Paro and later on, take you to the hotel. Later on, during the day, you will visit Paro Dzong and the National Museum.

Day 02: Tiger’s Nest and Taktshang Monastery.

Today, we will hike up to reach the Tiger’s Nest and then to Takhtsang teahouse for lunch. Later on, we will enjoy the spectacular view of the Takhtsang monastery and choose to stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 03 & 04: Sightseeing in Thimphu.

Our team will start hiking to the nunnery of Kila Goenpa to get superb views in every possible direction, such as the Taktsang Goenpa, the Haa Valley, and the Paro Valley. After this, we will go for a drive to Thimphu. On the fourth day of our trip, we will have an excursion to the Phadoding Monastery built during the 13th century and go for an overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 05: Drive to Punakha via Dochu Pass (3100m).

After you complete your breakfast, we will drive to the ancient Bhutanese Capital i.e. Punakha via the Dochu Pass. During our trip, we will get excellent views of the famous Himalayan region. Later on, in the afternoon, you will be able to enjoy sightseeing in Wangdi and in Punakha Valleys.

Day 06: Punakha Dromchoe Festival.

Today, you will attend the grand opening of the Punakha Dromchoe Festival for the entire day and at the same time, will be the part of festivities available in the courtyard of the Punakha Dzong.

Day 07: Drive to Trongsa and Back to the Hotel.

Now, we will go for a drive to Trongsa and stop to have our lunch at the Chendebji Chorten, while during the afternoon time, we will go for an excursion to the Royal Family’s ancestral home named Kuenga Rabten, while resting during the nighttime at our hotel.

Day 08: A short drive to Wangdi.

After having our breakfast, we will start moving towards our next destination i.e. Wangdi.

Day 09: Closing Day of Punakha Dromchoe Festivali.

Today, we will attend the last day of the Punakha Dromchoe festival at Punakha Dzong to be the part of few unusual events, while stay at the hotel overnight.

Day 10: Drive Back to Paro from Punakha via Thimphu.

We will start with our return journey from Punakha to reach Paro. Meanwhile, we will have our lunch in Thimpu and finally the farewell dinner at Paro.

Day 11: Drive to the Paro International Airport.

Our team will take you to the airport on time, so that you may go for departure.

Cost & Dates

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Additional Information

What is the best Time to Travel Bhutan ?

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.

 

Is a Visa Required to trek Bhutan ?

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.

 

How long does it take to trek Bhutan Druk Yul ?

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.

 

Why is Bhutan known as the land of Thunder Dragon ?

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.

 

What to wear in Bhutan ?

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.

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