Bhutan is landlocked, surrounded by China to the north and India to the south, and nestled between the formidable Himalayas. Thimphu is Bhutan's capital city and the world's only capital without traffic lights. Its population is estimated to be more than 770 thousand people. Gangkhar Puensum is Bhutan's highest peak as well as its highest unclimbed mountain.
What to see in Bhutan? Well, Bhutan's harmonious unspoilt splendors, brilliant landscapes, beautiful snow-capped mountains, towering monasteries, enormous vastness, and numerous kind-hearted people have all tirelessly placed it at the top of the world's adventurous places. Let's take a look at some of the things that you can only experience on your private Bhutan tour, which makes it a one-of-a-kind destination for travelers.
#1. Paro Tshechu
Bhutan tours and hikes inside the Paro Festival combine Bhutan's cultural and natural splendor with the desire for adventure. The breathtaking views of Shangri-La and the religious importance of the Paro Tshechu Festival motivate visitors to the Paro Tshechu Festival.
Bhutan is a mythical monarchy known as the Land of Thunder Dragon, and the tour concentrates on illustration. Bhutan is well-known for its outstanding religious and cultural festivals and celebrations. Paro Tshechu distinguishes out among the festivals for its unexpected Buddhist significance to both locals and international visitors. If you're wondering when is the ideal time to visit Bhutan, March is a good time to go because of the Paro Tshechu, which is a grandly celebrated Buddhist dancing festival and one of Bhutan's major yearly events. The religious significance of the festival cannot be overstated.
#2. Thimphu Tshechu
The Mask Dance Celebration, or Tshechu, is Bhutan's most important religious festival. It is celebrated annually in various Bhutanese monasteries and dzongs to honor the Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava is his human form), the "Lotus-Born Teacher," who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century.
Thimphu Tshechu is one of the country's most important festivities. This three-day celebration is held in the capital city. Thousands of people, both locals and visitors, come to see the Tshechu. Days and nights of prayer and ceremonies to call the gods precede the actual Tshechu. Mask dances such as the Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche), Shaw Shachi (Stag Dance), and others are performed.
#3. Black-Necked Crane Festival
The annual Black-Necked Crane festival is conducted in the courtyard of Gangtey Goenpa in Phobjikha valley. The event allows inhabitants to appreciate and celebrate the arrival of this rare and majestic bird, which forms a vital part of their everyday lives during the winter months.
The annual Black-Necked Crane Festival is held to raise awareness and understanding about the need of protecting endangered Black-Necked Cranes. Cultural programs include folk music and dances (some with black-necked crane themes) and mask dances performed by locals, crane dances, and environmental conservation-themed dramas and songs performed by schoolchildren.
If you are considering a trip to Bhutan, you should book a festive mood Bhutan packages. And if you're unsure how to enter the country, Norbu Bhutan Travel will help you schedule your visas and board the Druk Air flight for your Bhutan trip. If you stay in one of the hotels' homestays, don't miss the monks' masked dances or the villagers' folk dances, which will fascinate you with their folk melodies. Make sure to see and learn more about what made Bhutan renowned.
