19/10/2023
The Druk Wangyel Festival graces the Dochula Pass (at 3150m) on December 13 every year, a mere 45-minute drive from Thimphu, the heart of Bhutan. This event, established in 2011 to honor the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and commemorate the victory over Indian insurgent forces in 2003, adorns Dochula with prayer flags and 108 small stupas, offering breathtaking views of the Eastern Himalayan mountains, including Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's tallest peak. This extraordinary festival, Dochula Druk Wangyal Tsehchu, unfolds Bhutan's unique culture and traditions, a sight unseen in any other Bhutanese festival.
Highlights of the Druk Wangyel Festival at Dochula:
- Embrace the warmth and friendliness of the Bhutanese people.
- Immerse yourself in Bhutan's distinct culture.
- Partake in a festival experience like no other.
- Discover Bhutan Tour Packages.
- Revel in the pristine natural beauty of Bhutan.
- Absorb the true essence of Bhutanese cultural traditions.