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Wangduephodrang Tshechu Festival Overview

The Wangduephodrang Tshechu Festival is a three-day festival with a rich and vibrant history. The festival was established by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal after the foundation of the first Dzong- administrative epicentre of Bhutan. The event has existed since the construction of the Dzong in 1639 is the perfect place to get an insight into Bhutanese culture.

The Wangduephodrang Tshechu Festival, which occurs every year in June, is a major tourist attraction because of fascinating events such as the Raksha Mangcham, also known as the dance of the ox. It culminates with the unfurling of the Guru Tshengye Thongdrol from which all the onlookers seek blessings and hope to wash away their sins.

Location: 
Near Punakha 

Price: 
INR 2,100 for a guided tour

Wangduephodrang Tshechu is an annual festival introduced by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal after the Dzong was completed. As per history, the dzong which served as the administrative centre got constructed in 1639 by the disciplined effort of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal near Puna Tsang Chu. To celebrate this occasion, a 3 day festival was organized which is majorly attended by the natives of Thimphu and Punakha.

One of the most celebrated activities on this festival is Raksha Mangcham which is also named as the dance of the ox. Huge gathering assembles to see the beautiful act which concludes with the display of the Guru Tshengye Thongdrol where every onlooker fetch blessings and wash away their sins.



Highlights
: sight of Guru Tshengye Thongdrol

Festival time
: In the month of June

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