Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival.

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Dochula Druk Wangyel Festival,in Thimphu.

13 December 2017.

Druk Wangyel Festival takes place every year December 13, at Druk Wangyel Festival ground located at Dochula pass  (3150m), which is about 45mins drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Dochula pass is adroned with many kind of prayer flags, 108 small stupas and offers a stunning panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges including highest Mountain in Bhutan, Gangkar Puensum.

This festival was established in 2011 in commemoration of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Armed Forces’ victory over Indian insurgent forces residing in southern Bhutan in 2003.

Dochula Druk Wangyal Tsehchu is an unique festival where you will not see and experience in any other festivals in Bhutan and true exemplifies Bhutanese cultural traditions

Model Itinerary.

Day 01. 11/12/2017. Arrive to Paro – Transfer to Punakha.

On arrival to Paro International Airport, you will be receive and greeted by the representative (guide & driver) of Authentic Bhutan Tours – For Your Bhutan Experience!. You will directly drive to Punakha. Lunch will be served at Dochula Café. After lunch continue your journey to Punakha and visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Evening at leisure. Dinner and over night stay at Punakha/Wangdi Hotel. Zangtopelri or Pema Karpo hotel or similar standard hotel.

Day 02. 12/12/2017. Punakha – Thimphu.

After an early breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On the way, we will hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. Continue our journey to Thimphu. Lunch will be served at Thimphu. After lunch we will visit to Post Office to buy Bhutanese stamps and to make personalized Stamps and then Mmeorial Chhorten, Weaving Center, Motithang mini zoo, to see the national animal of Bhutan, Takin and Zilukha Nunnery. Evening visit to Bhutanese Farm House for dinner and hot stone bath. Over night stay at hotel Thimphu.  Peaceful Resort or similar standard.

We can also organize over night stay at Farm House also, if our guests are interested.

Day 03. 13/12/2017. Thimphu Stay.

After our breakfast, we will drive to Dochula, Druk Wangyel Festibval ground to witness Druk Wangyel Festival. Lunch we can take hot picnic lunch or can be served at Dochula Café. After lunch continue with the festival and in the evening visit Thimphu Tashichho Dzong.

Dinner and over night stay at Thimphu Hotel. Peaceful Resort or similar standard.

Day 04. 14/12/2017.Thimphu – Paro.

After breakfast, drive to Paro and hike to Paro Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest). Lunch will be served at Taktshang Café’. On our way back to Paro town, we will visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. Evening stroll around Paro town for your last shopping in Bhutan.

Dinner and over night stay at Paro Hotel, Olathang or similar standard.

Day 05. 15/12/2017. Paro – Paro International Airport.

After our breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish you a very safe and pleasant

flight. We sincerely hope to see you again in Bhutan- Happiness is a Place!

Thank You & Tashi Delek

Note: The above itinerary is just a sample itinerary intended to give you a general idea of Druk Wangyel Festival. We can always customized and tailor an itinerary to suit your requirements and interest.  For more information visit us at www.authenticbhutantours.com or write to us at info@authenticbhutantours.com