Unlike traditional tshechus, this festival is performed by the Royal Bhutan Army rather than monks or laypeople. Established in 2011, it commemorates the victory of the Fourth Druk Gyelpo and the armed forces in 2003. Soldiers undergo three months of training in folk and mask dances for this occasion. The festival, starting at 9:00 AM and concluding at 4:15 PM, pays homage to the wise leadership of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan, and honors the continuous efforts of the Royal Bhutan Army in safeguarding the country's sovereignty and stability. This unique tshechu takes place against the backdrop of the magnificent Jigme Singye Wangchuck mountain range and was composed by Dasho Karma Ura for this special occasion.
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Day 1:
Arrive Paro – Thimphu sightseeing
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Day 2:
Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
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Day 3:
Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing (Druk Wangyel tshechu festival in Bhutan)
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Day 4:
Punakha sightseeing
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Day 5:
Punakha – Wangdue Phodrang
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Day 6:
Gangtey – Paro sightseeing
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Day 7:
Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery
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Day 8:
Paro – Depart