Chhukha Tshechu
Festival Date: 9th -11th Nov
Location: Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha
Tour Duration: 3 days
The annual Chhukha tshechu festival 2024 is for 3 days and is held at the courtyard of Chhukha dzong. Different mask dances and traditional folk dances are performed during the festival by the monks and local people. These dances are performed as an offering to the Bhutanese patron saint, Guru Rinpoche. On the third day, a large Throngdroel (Tapestry) of Guru Rinpoche is unfurled which is the highlight of the festival. The people come from far and near to get blessed with this Throngdroel.
Highlights - Chhukha Tshechu
- Witness the spectacular Chhukha tshechu festival.
- Meet local people.
- Experience unique culture and traditions
- Visit ancient temples, monasteries and dzongs (Forts).
- Scenic landscapes.
- Visit the Bhutanese villages and farm houses.
- Museums and government institutions.
Chhukha Tshechu - Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 1214 m.
- Day 4: Punakha – Wangdue – Thimphu sightseeing | 90 km | Drive: 4 hours.
- Day 5: Thimphu – Chhukha tshechu festival – Paro | 144 km | Drive: 4 hours | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 6: Paro sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 7: Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) – sightseeing | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 8: Paro – Departure (End of Chhukha tshechu festival tour).
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