Tangbi Mani Festival Tour ( 07/08 Days )
Tangbi Mani festival is one of the most popular festivals held in Chhoekhor Geog of Bhutan under Bumthang Dzongkha due to the most famous fire dance call Mewang (fire blessing) performed by the local monks. Mewang ceremony (fire blessing) is performed in an open ground. The Gomchens perform purification rituals while all the people and guests jump over the flames to get themselves purified from their sins and evil deeds. It is believed that if one is able to jump over the flame three times he or she is protected from ill luck and misfortunes are removed for that entire year. That is why people of all walks of life attempt to jump across the flame three times to be blessed for the whole year. Then mask dances and folk dances are performed as scheduled in the enclosed courtyard of the Temple. Of all the dances Goem Bernak is believed to be the most secret Dance (Tercham). This festival is organised by the people of three vilages viz.Tangbi, Goling & Kharsath and displays the rich cultural heritage of this ancient Lhakhang. People from all over the villages come here to witness the festival dressed in their best costumes.
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Tangbi Mani Festival Tour Itinerary
07 October/Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu or Delhi to Paro Transfer to thimphu Hotel.
Fly from Kathmandu to Paro by Buddha or Druk Air and Transfer to Thimpu. During the Flight Duration you will have great opertunatly to see left hand side of the plane breath taking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Mount Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake in Bhutan. When you arrive in Paro our representative will be pick up you from paro airport after immigration formalities and baggage arrival. Our representative transfers you to Thimphu, the modenn capital town of Bhutan which is 55Km far from Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
08 October/ Day02: Drive from Thinphu to Wangdue
Thimphu – Wangdue. This morning we depart Thimphu towards the East to Wangdue. En route enjoy a short break for tea/coffee at Dochu-la Pass (10,000 ft) and view the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges while surrounded by hundreds of prayer flags and Buddhist chortens; Spectacular! Overnight at hotel.
09October/Day03: Drive from Wangdue to Bumthang
Wangdue – Bumthang. It takes 5 – 6 hours to drive between Wangdue and Trongsa. The route crosses the Black Mountains via Pele-la (10,800 ft) before entering the Mangde Chhu Valley. From Pele-la the road follows the Nikka Chhu (River) to the Village of Chendebji. Stop for a picnic lunch at Chendebji. Continue our drive from Trongsa to Bumthang; a 3 hour drive crossing Yotung-la Pass (11,000 ft). Overnight at hotel.
10October/Day 04: Join Tangbi Mani Festival and Explore
Today you will attend a very unique village festival of Tangbi Mani. Masks of glorious demonic demons and animals arouse your senses as you watch the purification take place. Mewang ceremony (fire blessing) is performed in an open ground. The lay monks perform purification rituals while all the people and guests jump over the flames to get themselves purified from their sins and evil deeds. It is believed that if one is able to jump over the flame three times he or she is protected from ill luck and misfortunes are removed for that entire year. That is why people of all walks of life attempt to jump across the flame three times to be blessed for the whole year. Then mask dances and folk dances are performed as scheduled in the enclosed courtyard of the Temple. Of all the dances Goem Bernak is believed to be the most secret Dance (Tercham). Overnight same hotel
11October/Day 05: Join Tangbi Mani Festival and Explore
Returning to Tangbi Mani Festival in the morning and enjoy our last hours of Festival. After lunch hike to Shukdrag Gompa, a meditation monastery built around a sacred cave in which Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tantric Buddhism, meditated in the 8th century. As you hike through Thangbi village, you will see beautiful traditional farm houses, smiling children, and hard-working farmers. On the way to the Gompa, you will pass a small hut with a stone grinding wheel, turned by water and used by the local people to grind buckwheat.Overnight - same hotel.
12October/Day 06: Drive from Bumthang to Punakha and Sightseeing
After breakfast drive from Bumthang to Punakha valley which takes three hours drive and around 76km distance. A wide range of the east Himalayan ranges are visible from the pass on a clear day. Also on the pass, you will see the 108 Druk Wangyel Stupa built by one of the queen mothers of Bhutan. Blessed with a temperate climate and fed by the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers, Punakha is the most fertile valley in the country. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
13October/Day 07: Punakha Valley Exploration and then Drive to Paro
After Breakfast you will visit the Punakha Dzong, after short hike to Chimi Lhakhang passing through village houses and rice fields. Chimi Lhakhang is a special monastery for sterile women, a place of worship for fertility. Afternoon drive from Punakha to Paro city. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
14October/Day 08: Final Departure or alternatively join other program
after early breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to your onward destination. Our representative will help you with exit formalities in Paro airports.
Note:
- the above itinerary is a guideline and standard suggested pattern chosen by majority of our customers. Your final itinerary will be customised according to your available time and requirements.
- the final itinerary duration and schedule may be reduced or extend depending on your time, budget, your fitness, class of service or any other preferences. The quote will be provided for you initial requirements and can be adjusted with mutual agreement should you require modifying these requirements.
- Indian and Bangladesh Nationality are not required for Bhutan visa. So we did not charge visa cost for those Nation client.
- Other Nation should required to pay $30.00 per person for visa cost.
- For further information please read: How to book Trip in Bhutan?
Cost for The trip:
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The price for your selected Tour/trekking will vary depending on group size, trip category (bed and breakfast/ full board), your budget, individualised itinerary, accommodation (budget to 5 star), the number of guides and porters, kitchen crew, mode of transport you prefer and many other factors. The price range for the same trip can vary widely so if you would like to discuss your requirements with us we will provide you a very competitive price
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Cost Include
- 06/07 days full board package in Tourist standard Hotel in Bhutan
- Arrival Pick up and Departure drop from Paro Airport.
- All land transportation by luxury vehicle, depending upon group size
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the tour.
- Accommodation of Lodges, Hotel during the tour
- All kind of Permit, National Park entry fee, and movement charge
- Private Vehicle Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary
- Guide and Private vehicles will be available for paro and Thimpu Sightseeing as per above Itinerary
- Group medical supplies (First Aid kit )
- Escorted English speaking tour guide during the tour period as per Itinerary.
- Entrance Fees to museum and monuments during festival.
- Bottle of mineral water during long road drive.
- Evening tea with snacks
- All hotel taxes/ service charges
FITS surcharge - Farewell Dinner in before departure.
- Our service charges
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and Government Taxes
- complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary)
- Snowy Horizon Special Gifts (T-shirt, Pashmina )
Cost Exclude
- International and domestic Flight Ticket
- Alcoholic beverages, Bhutan visa fee & Personal nature expenses
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Personal accident insurance or Helicopter rescue.
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival
- Mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Bhutan visa fees US $ 30 Per person ( to be paid with tour payment)
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
Please read this Rule and regulation that How to Book Tangbi Festival Tour?
