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In this tour you will be visiting till the Central Bhutan. You will be covering Thimphu -Paro-Punakha-Gangtey -Bumthang. In Bumthang you will be witnessing the annual Tamzhing Phala Choepa .
The annual Tamzhing Phala Choepa held at the Tamzhing monastery in Bumthang is a festival associated with the construction of the Tamzhing monastery in the 16th century by Terton Pema Lingpa and his protective deity, Dorji Phagmo or the Diamond Sow.
The festival got its name as Phala Choepa following a mask dance performed by Terton Pema Lingpa, wearing a mask of a pig, sculpted himself. The tradition also is a celebration of the time when Pema Lingpa’s protective deity or Yidam Dorji Phagmo appeared in the form of a pig and presented him the design of the monastery and help him in the construction of the temple.
The three-day festival is a display of series of mask dances among which is the Khandroi Gar Cham, a 500-year old dance, once performed during the consecration of the monastery. People from different parts of Bumthang and also from other parts of Bhutan gather to witness the dances of terton (treasure revealer) Pema Lingpa (Peling Sung Cham), which are performed by the monks of Tamzhing Monastery.
Package Details :
Duration : 8 Nights 9 Days
Destination Covered : Thimphu-Paro-Punakha-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang.
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5.0 / 3 Reviews
Raluca P
Hong Kong
Bhutan itself is a special place. However you need someone to help you prepare your trip, someone to drive you around and someone to guide you and explain things to you. Thinley, Rinchen and Phurba were all great. Kind, flexible - giving hundred percent to accommodate or help us. Just an example of Genuine Kindness : after the hike to the Tiger Nest, Rinchen was waiting for us with milk-tea (that she prepared) and biscuits.
We had a packed itinerary and we managed to do everything. I highly recommend Bhutan Best Inbound tour!
Mihnea P
Hong Kong
Happiness is in our hearts 💕
Under auspicious Buddhist Gods we have visited such a beautiful and peaceful country. We were very impressed by Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang District and Kichu Lhakhang in Paro.
It was heart touching the festival in Tamshing Lhakhang where the actors wore a mask from 15 th century.
We visited Jakar Dzong, Burning Lake , Punakha Dzong, Taktsang Monastery, Paro Dzong, Thimphu Dzong ( where we saw the second festival) and many others Chorten.
Finally at Kichu Monastery we were blessed by his Holiness Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche.
All was possible because of Thinley, Phurba Tshering our guide and Rinchen our driver.
We hope our happiness will last our entire life.
Highlights
Festival Date
Tour Highlights
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Witness the sacred and historic Tamzhing Phala Festival held in Bumthang.
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Join the locals in their finest attires and relish the finest festive culinary delicacies
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Realize the meaning of life through the act of dances
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Meet & take selfies with the Atsara, the life of the festival
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Receive blessings from the rare display of sacred relics
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Blend with the locals by donning Bhutanese clothing in your favorite colors
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Explore the valleys of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey, Trongsa & Bumthang
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Visit Bumthang Valley, the most beautiful and the spiritual heartland of Bhutan. Known as the “Switzerland of the East”, it is home to some of the greatest Buddhist teachers.
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Visit Dochula Pass a wonderful sight at 3100m adorned with a concentration of 108 memorial stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens”. Enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the snow-laden Himalayas from this pass.
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Hike to the infamous Tiger’s Nest Monastery or the Taktsang Goemba. Perched on a mountain cliff at 900 meters off Paro Valley floor, a breathtaking sight to behold. It is regarded as Bhutan’s most religious and iconic landmark.
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Visit Tashichoe Dzong or the fortress of the Auspicious Doctrine. The fortress serves as the office of the King of Bhutan, ministers, and various other government organizations and is also the summer capital of the Central Monk Body
