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Sakteng Festival


Day 1: Arrival

Day 2: Thimphu to Punakha

Day 3: Punakha to Trongsa

Day 4: Trongsa to Bumthang

Day 5: Bumthang to Mongar 

Day 6: Mongar to Tashigang

Day 7: Sakteng Festival

Day 8: Tashigang to Mongar

Day 9: Mongar to Bumthang

Day 10: Bumthang to Trongsa

Day 11: Trongsa to Punakha

Day 12: Punakha to Thimphu

Day 13: Thimphu to Paro

Day 14: Departure

Sakteng valley is suitated in eastern Bhutan under Tashigang Dzongkhag at an altitude of 3000 meters. It is inhabited by a semi-nomadic people known as Brokpas.

Living close to nature in this pristine wilderness, the Brokpas way of life has remained virtually unchanged through the years and they still mainly depend upon yak rearing and animal husbandry for their livelihoods. Sakteng valley remains untouched and unspoiled by the influence of the outside world.

The Sakten Tshechu is held for three days each year at the Sakten Lhakhang situated just next to the village. In addition to its religious function the Tshechu provides the Brokpas with an occasion for revelry and merry making. Like all Tshechus in Bhutan, the festival is a time when the entire community can come together for celebrate and engage in worship. The festival is a lively, colorful and jovial event as the Brokpas are all dressed in their traditional finery and enjoying the celebration with rounds of ara (local wine). The rare Yak dance and the Ache Lhamo dance are performed during this festival. These dances are unique to the Brokpa culture and are quite distinctive from the usual mask dances seen in other parts of the country.

Detailed Tour itineraries are available on request as to maintain the exclusivity of the tours.

    What's Included

  • Private guided Tour
  • Visas for Bhutan
  • Airport transfers
  • Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
  • Accommodation at 3 star hotel
  • A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
  • An experienced driver
  • A tour vehicle
  • Entry fees & road permits
  • Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
  • Mineral bottled water
  • Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip

  • What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Flight into Bhutan via Drukair/Bhutan Airlines (can be arranged with us)
  • Luxury hotel stay
  • Meals at 4-5 stars restaurants
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Alcoholic drink
  • Expenditure of personal WELLNESS

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