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13/10/2017

13/10/2017

Tshechu is a religious festival meaning "tenth day" held annually in various temples, monasteries and dzongs throughout the country.

The Tshechu is a religious event celebrated on tenth day of a month of the lunar calendar corresponding to the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). However the exact month of the Tshechu varies from place to place and temple to temple.

Tshechus are grand events where entire communities come together to witness religious mask dances, receive blessings and socialize. . In addition to the mask dances tshechus also include colorful Bhutanese dances and other forms of entertainment.



It is believed that everyone must attend a Tshechu and witness the mask dances at least once to in order to receive blessings and wash away their sins. Every mask dance performed during a Tshechu has a special meaning or a story behind it and many are based on stories and incidents from as long ago as the 8th century, during the life of Guru Padmasambhava. In monasteries the mask dances are performed by monks and in remote villages they are performed jointly by monks and village men.

Two of the most popular Tshechus in the country are the Paro and Thimphu Tshechus in terms of participation and audience. Besides the locals many tourists from across the world are attracted to these unique, colorful and exciting displays of traditional culture.

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A wide variety of accommodation is available ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to cozy little hotels and homestays in traditional Bhutanese homes and settings. Visitors can be assured of their warmth and comfort of the hotels. Similarly, the ambience and hospitality offered by the hotels are incredible.

The types of accommodations can be divided into:

Hotels
Resorts
Farm-stays
Home-stays
Additionally visitors embarking on long treks will be provided with tents and whatever other camping equipment is deemed necessary. Regardless of where they stay, visitors can be assured of their comfort and traditional Bhutanese hospitality.

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Bhutan is a tiny country, a small Himalayan kingdom with a population of less than a million people. What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in personality. Bhutan is one of the most culturally rich places I have ever been and in Bhutan, there is little difference between fact and legend. Bhutanese history teaches us that Guru Rinpoche, one of the most beloved and important spiritual figures in Bhutanese history, ordered his Bhutanese girlfriend (he had quite a few girlfriends) to turn into a tiger which he then mounted and flew into the mountains in search of the perfect cave to meditate in. He stayed in his cave, which I had the pleasure of visiting, for 3 years, 3 months and 3 days. Later, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery was built upon the cliff-face concealing Rinpoche’s cave.

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FINDING PEACE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF BHUTAN

Prayer flags streamed away on all sides, mimicking the mountains marching into the distance. At 4200 meters, the air was crisp and the increased altitude caused my breath to come to me in ragged streams of frozen air. I watched as the clouds swirled around Jomolhari, the goddess of all mountains to the Bhutanese people, the second largest peak in Bhutan (7326 meters) and a place of divine power

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Bhutan is a country unlike any other; a place where even the modern, jeans and gel, teenagers celebrate their culture with a fiery passion. A land where monks still meditate for years in the sacred caves to the East. A country ruled by a monarch who had freely given up his absolute power to usher in democracy. A place where progress is officially measured by happiness, rather than Gross National Product, using the government’s pioneering Gross National Happiness system. The first carbon-negative country in the world, Bhutan has preserved its mountains, forests and people on its journey to modernise, a feat that is totally unique in the history of this world.

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Fairness along the entire tourism chain is the flagship of our company. Our guides and porters are among the key performers in our company. They are a very high priority for us. We ensure that these, our key performers, receive fair remuneration and are treated as equals and with due respect. This is why we do not negotiate giveaway prices with our business partners, which would ultimately be at the expense of local people, the guides and porters.

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Tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas, Kingdom of Bhutan is a land of supreme natural beauty. Fierce guardians of their remarkable culture and colorful ancient traditions.

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Bhutan Norgyun Tours and Trek is not only our company, but also a reflection of our passion for the mountains Himalayas of Bhutan, its people and its rich cultures guided by the policy of Gross National Happiness. This is why the principles of our company include fair treatment of our employees and business partners, security for our customers, and protection and preservation of cultures, in addition to sustainable tourism and environmental protection. Happy traveler with happy host.

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Bhutan Norgyun Tours and Trek is not only our company, but also a reflection of our passion for the mountains Himalayas of Bhutan, its people and its rich cultures guided by the policy of Gross National Happiness. This is why the principles of our company include fair treatment of our employees and…