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Travelling into the mystical land of Bhutan is a rare pleasure. People come to visit the remote monasteries and spiritual temples, to trek the wondrous Himalaya and admire the mountainous pastures. With customs and traditions still going strong after centuries, and cultural festivals celebrated from corner to corner, there is nowhere quite like blessed Bhutan!
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Festivals and Events

Thimphu Festival (Thimphu Tschechu)

  • Thimphu Festival (Thimphu Tschechu)

  • This three-day festival is meant to be highly auspicious to all who attend. Bhutanese people travel from all over to attend this spiritual celebration that features prayers and rituals to invoke the gods as well as traditional dance, costume and theatre. This highly joyous time gives travellers an important insight into Bhutan’s culture and the chance to mingle with locals.
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Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.

Bhutan's Top Picks

‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery (Taktshang)
 
Bhutan was the first non-smoking nation in the world, with smoking in public being banned in 2005
 

Top 10 Happiness-Inducing Experiences of Bhutan

  1. Magic Monastery: Visiting the unbelievable ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery (Taktshang), precariously perched atop a cliff face, is one of life’s rare pleasures. Surrounded by breathtaking panoramas, it’s easy to feel deep peace and contentment at the Tiger’s Nest.
  2. Tough Trekking: There’s nothing quite like testing your physical limits out among the green hills and valleys of the Himalaya. The combination of fresh mountain air, majestic scenery and physical exertion makes for happy days.
  3. Fiery Flavours: Wake up your taste buds and make them happy with a dose of Bhutanese cuisine. Local curries, stews and soups are often packed with zingy chilli – a smile-inducing prospect for those who love a little heat in their food.
  4. Lovely Locals: Surrender to the warm and happy Bhutanese way of life when meeting and mingling with locals. Visitors have been charmed and touched by the humble happiness displayed by Bhutan’s residents, cultivated from a life of family, purpose and spiritual connection.
  5. Cultured Craftsmanship: Traditional Bhutanese arts and crafts are beautiful mementos and a precious link to the past. The museums, galleries and workshops of Bhutan all display wonderful examples of fine weaving and delicate embroidery – perusing these age-old crafts is a cultural delight.
  6. Perfect Panoramas: Simply sitting back in stillness and pondering the profound beauty of the Himalayan landscapes is an experience not to be overlooked while in Bhutan. Take the time to step away from distractions and appreciate Mother Nature's truly amazing canvas.
  7. Charming City: Experience moments of bliss while walking down the character-filled streets of peaceful Paro. It’s hard not to smile at the colourful buildings, houses without front doors and locals dressed in traditional clothing.
  8. Mystical Moments: Witnessing pilgrims and monks perform century-old Buddhist rituals is a moving and transcendental experience. Be carried away by the stirring chants and moved by the displays of devotion.
  9. Yak Attack: Your first glimpse of a group of yaks grazing in the green meadows of Bhutan is definitely smile-worthy. Nomadic yak herders can be found all over the countryside – be captivated by this organic, uncomplicated lifestyle.
  10. Tea Time: Yak butter tea may be an acquired taste but there’s something strangely satisfying about downing a cup of this warming traditional drink loved by the Bhutanese.

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Bhutan at a glance

  • 1
  • Thimpu (population 30,000)
  • 708,427
  • Dzongkha
  • BTN
  • (GMT+06:00) Astana, Dhaka
  • Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin), Type M (see D)
  • +975

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