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The “Traditional Bhutanese Wedding” does not only feature a simple exchange of rings. It provides you with an opportunity to experience and witness a traditional Bhutanese wedding ceremony. A wedding ceremony is held in the local house or monastery, presided over by groups of monks and local people. The wedding ceremony is commenced with a ritual ceremony, which is performed by groups of Buddhist monks by reading the Buddhist religious texts to the tune of drum beats, playing the religious flute, and making ritual cakes. Couples are blessed for a long and prosperous married life. Monks offer fumigation to local deities to please them. Traditional drinks offered to local deities are served to the bride and groom in the same traditional wooden cup. This represents the importance of the bond between a husband and wife. The ceremony ends with the offering of five coloured scarves to the couple for a long and prosperous life, followed by the offering of white scarves by guests to answer their prayers.
Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Dochu la Pass, Phobjikha valley & Punakha.
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Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu
Day 02: Ritual and Traditional Wedding Ceremony Day
Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley
Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Punakha
Day 05: Punakha – Paro
Day 06: Hike to Tiger’s Nest
Day 07: Departure
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Thimphu: 2 nights
Phobjikha: 1 night
Punakha: 1 night
Paro: 2 nights
Day 01: Arrival – Thimphu (54km, 01 hour)
On arrival at Paro airport, our representative from our company will greet you and assist in escorting you to Thimphu. Enjoy leisurely photography along the way, followed by a visit.
Evening freely wandered the city. overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 02: Ritual and Traditional Wedding Ceremony Day
Drive in the morning to the wedding location (a local residence or temple). The entire marriage will be conducted in accordance with Bhutanese tradition. Couples are welcomed by groups of monks and locals, who then give them breakfast. The monks then start the traditional procedure, and the pair is placed close to the priest for blessing. The pair will offer a butter lamp and exchange a cup of wine, a white scarf, gifts, and other items. After the service, visitors will present white scarves as an expression of their prayers.
Once the ceremony is over, you will return to the hotel where traditional events including campfire dinners, folk music, and dances will be organized. Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 03: Thimphu – Phobjikha valley (134km, 05 hours)
After a breakfast followed by a visit,
Drive to Phobjikha valley through the Dochu-la pass (3,088 m). The highest peaks of the Himalayas are most magnificently visible on a clear day.
Lunch will be served along the way. The journey continuous towards Phobjikha Valley, valley is suited in a stunning location surrounded by snow-capped mountains and verdant meadows. It serves as the famous Black-necked Cranes’ winter home.
Overnight stay in Phobjikha.
Day 04: Phobjikha valley – Punakha (87km, 03 hours)
After breakfast, visit the Gangtey monastery. Hike the Gangtey Nature Trail, which departs from the Gangtey monastery, to see lush foliage, a nearby school, and a temple. where there is a significant valley vista.
Drive to Punakha. Lunch will be served along the way.
Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha – Paro (125km, 03 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Paro, followed by a visit.
Evening freely scrolls around town. overnight stay in Paro.
Day 06: Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
Drive to a hiking location after breakfast. The Taktsang Monastery is perched on a ledge of rock. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha in Bhutan, is claimed to have arrived in the 8th century flying on the back of a tigress and meditated where Taktsang Monastery currently stands.
Lunch will be served in the town’s top tourist eatery. followed by a visit.
Evening freely strolls around Paro. spending the night in Paro.
Day 07: Departure
After an early breakfast, drive to Paro airport for a flight to your onward destination.
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