When do we need to go to see the festival? We would prefer to go in october?

The Grand Thimphu Tshechu Festival in Bhutan 2022, Festival dates: 5 – 7th October 2022. Venue: Courtyard of Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu (The Capital city).

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Thimphu Festival Tour Bhutan

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Operator: Sherpa Expedition & Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu
Start point
Paro, Bhutan (Pick Up From Airport Main-Gate)
Meals
Dinner (Local restaurant meal to sample unique Bhutanese cuisine)
Landmarks
Paro Valley
Paro Airport
Day 2
Thimphu
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
- Attend festival with Cham dances
- Visit Buddha Dordenma statue
- Stop at National Memorial Chorten
Landmarks
Tashichho Dzong
Buddha Dordenma
National Memorial Chorten
Day 3
Thimphu
Thimphu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bhutan Post Office
- Visit School of Traditional Arts and Crafts
- Visit weekend market
- Visit Changangkha temple
- Visit Takin Zoo
- Listen to evening prayers at Drupthob nunnery
- Visit handmade paper workshop
- Visit weaving center at Changzamtog
- Visit Handicrafts Emporium
Landmarks
Changangkha Temple
Takin Zoo
Drupthob Nunnery
Day 4
Thimphu to Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk from Dochula Pass across rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang fertility temple
Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Chimi Lhakhang
Day 5
Punakha
Punakha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Stroll through Wangdue Phodrang bazaar
- Visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
Landmarks
Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
Day 6
Punakha to Phobjikha Valley
Punakha to Phobjikha Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gangtey Gompa monastery
- Walk across alpine meadows to see black-necked cranes habitat
Landmarks
Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Gompa
Day 7
Phobjikha Valley to Paro
Phobjikha Valley to Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chuzom
- Optional visit to Tamchog Lhakhang and iron suspension bridge
- One Hour Bhutanese Traditional National game Archery lesson
Optional Activities
- Attempt Bhutanese national sport of archery
Landmarks
Chuzom
Tamchog Lhakhang
Day 8
Paro
Paro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch or local restaurant meal), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Gomba (Tiger's Nest monastery) viewpoint
- Visit Taktsang Gomba monastery
- Long life blessing for the group along with meditation class in one of the Temples
Optional Activities
- Climb higher beyond the main viewpoint
- Use hotel steam rooms, swimming pool, or Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath
- Relax with massage at hotel
- Picnic lunch or local restaurant lunch
Landmarks
Taktsang Gomba
Day 9
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu
End point
Paro, Bhutan (Drop To Airport)
Landmarks
Paro Airport

Landmarks
Paro Valley
Paro Airport

Landmarks
Tashichho Dzong
Buddha Dordenma
National Memorial Chorten

Landmarks
Changangkha Temple
Takin Zoo
Drupthob Nunnery

Landmarks
Dochula Pass
Chimi Lhakhang

Landmarks
Khamsan Yuley Namgay Chorten
Punakha Dzong
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Landmarks
Phobjikha Valley
Gangtey Gompa

Landmarks
Chuzom
Tamchog Lhakhang

Landmarks
Taktsang Gomba

Landmarks
Paro Airport

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Carter1.0•May 2024
DO NOT EVER book with TourRadar. We had a terrible experience - both with TourRadar and its contractor Sherpa...
DO NOT EVER book with TourRadar. We had a terrible experience - both with TourRadar and its contractor Sherpa Expeditions and Trekking. Money was stollen by a subcontractor of Sherpa, our visas were not timely issued, our trip was delayed and assigned to yet another subcontractor who put together a "super budget" tour on the nearly $12K I paid to TourRadar. We were limited to a very tight daily budget for meals and hotels. Most hotels cost about $30/night and lunches were limited to about $5/pp. We had to constantly argue about accommodations and meals. After many complaints to TourRadar and Sherpa, nothing has been done. No refunds are forthcoming, and I shall never book through TourRadar again - and I would recommend if you're reading this review that you find another agency to work with.Show more
Traveled in April 2024

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When do we need to go to see the festival? We would prefer to go in october?
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- Sherpa Expedition & Trekking Pvt. Ltd.Operator•Written August 2022
  The Grand Thimphu Tshechu Festival in Bhutan 2022, Festival dates: 5 – 7th October 2022. Venue: Courtyard of Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu (The Capital city).
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  Debra
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  Yes we are still very much interested to go but i have not received anything from sherpa expedition & trekking pvt ltd.

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