Talo Tshechu
Festival Date: 5th – 7th April 2025
Location: Talo monastery, Punakha
Tour Duration: 3 days
This spectacular festival is famous for its mask dances and the Atsara (Clown) dances. A popular attraction, Zhungdra is performed by the local dance troupe and has a deep religious and historical significance. It is the Bhutanese version of classical songs and music. The three songs of Muni Sum (Zhungdra) are performed as the closing item on each day of festival. Samyi Sala (first day), Drukpa Dungey (second day) and Thowachi Gangi Tselay (3rd day) are pride of the Talo community. This is a classic community based annual mask dance festival.
Highlights - Talo Tshechu
- Witness spectacular Talo festival.
- Meet local people.
- Ancient temples, monasteries and dzongs.
- Pristine villages and farm houses.
- Scenic landscapes.
- Witness archery matches.
Talo Tshechu - Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour drive | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
- Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | 76 Km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
- Day 4: Punakha – Talo festival 2024 | 15 Km | Drive: 30 minutes.
- Day 5: Punakha – Talo festival | 15 km | Drive: 30 minutes.
- Day 6: Punakha – Paro sightseeing | 124 km | Drive: 4 hours | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 7: Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
- Day 8: Paro – Departure.
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