Sacred Revelry: A Bhutan Tshechu Journey with Ocean Liang
18-24 September 2026 | Bhutan
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About Tshechu
Tshechu is Bhutan’s most sacred and vibrant religious festival, held to honour Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. During this joyous occasion, locals dress in their finest traditional attire, gather with family for picnics, and celebrate with dance, music, and deep devotion.
Key Experiences:
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Masked Dances (Cham): Monks wearing intricate, colourful masks perform sacred dances that convey ancient teachings and bestow blessings. Witnessing these dances is believed to bring spiritual merit and awakening.
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Thongdrel (Giant Scroll Unveiling): On the final morning of the festival, a giant silk thangka (religious scroll) is unfurled at dawn. It is said that a single glance at the Thongdrel cleanses the viewer of sin and plants the seeds of enlightenment.
Our Journey
This retreat extends our yoga practice into the sacred landscape of Bhutan — under the morning light of Paro Dzong, beside the flowing Mo Chhu River, and within sight of the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Here, we unroll our mats. Breath and awareness synchronise. Postures resonate with the rhythm of the masked dances. Each meditation becomes deeper and more sacred under the blessing of Guru Rinpoche himself.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
18–24 September 2026 (6N7D)
Day 1 | 18 September – Arrival in Paro → Transfer to Punakha
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Arrival at Paro International Airport
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Meet local guide and drive to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan (4–5 hours)
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Stop at Dochula Pass (3,100m) — view 108 memorial chortens and the Himalayan mountain range
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Arrive at Punakha hotel, settle in
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Gentle afternoon yoga to ease travel fatigue
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Overnight in Punakha
Day 2 | 19 September – Punakha Sightseeing
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Morning wake‑up yoga in the serene Punakha Valley
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Breakfast
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Visit Punakha Dzong (the “Palace of Great Happiness”), beautifully situated at the confluence of two rivers
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Walk across Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of Bhutan’s longest suspension bridges
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Visit Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple dedicated to the “Divine Madman”
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Overnight in Punakha
Day 3 | 20 September – Punakha Exploration & Local Activities
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Gentle morning yoga
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Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten for breathtaking views of the Punakha Valley
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Free afternoon – choose from:
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Traditional Bhutanese cooking class
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Archery experience
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Local farmhouse visit to experience village life
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Overnight in Punakha
Day 4 | 21 September – Punakha → Paro
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Morning yoga and breakfast
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Drive back to Paro, with a photo stop at Dochula Pass
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Upon arrival in Paro, visit Paro Dzong and the National Museum
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Optional traditional farmhouse experience (hot stone bath or local cuisine tasting at own expense)
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Overnight in Paro
Day 5 | 22 September – Thimphu Tshechu Experience → Return to Paro
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Breakfast, then drive 1.5 hours to the capital, Thimphu
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Full day immersion in the Tshechu festival – witness colourful masked dances, traditional music, sacred rituals, and locals dressed in their finest attire
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Evening return to Paro
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Evening yoga session (gentle stretching & mindfulness)
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Overnight in Paro
Day 6 | 23 September – Tiger’s Nest Pilgrimage → Return to Paro
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Breakfast
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Begin the trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) — standing at 3,120m, the monastery clings to a cliffside
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The walk itself is a spiritual journey; picnic lunch along the way
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Afternoon return to Paro
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Evening restorative yoga to ease tired bodies
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Overnight in Paro
Day 7 | 24 September – Departure
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Final morning yoga – reflection and integration of the journey
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Breakfast
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Transfer to Paro International Airport
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Depart Bhutan, carrying home the peace and strength of the Land of the Thunder Dragon
PACKAGES & PRICES
Inclusive of:
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Round‑trip economy class airfare from Bangkok to Bhutan (including 30kg checked baggage)
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All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at the hotels
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Accommodation in twin/double sharing at 5‑star hotels (3 nights Amankora + 3 nights Pemako)
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Ground transportation within Bhutan as per itinerary
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Bhutan government taxes & airport taxes
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Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
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Bhutan visa fee
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Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
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English‑speaking licensed Bhutanese guide
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Daily yoga sessions with Ocean Liang
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Complimentary personal travel insuranc
Exclusive of:
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Expenses due to accidents, strikes, or political unrest
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Personal expenses (laundry, soft drinks, camera fees, gratuities, etc.)
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Hotel activity fees (hot stone bath, cooking class, etc. — payable locally)
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Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
PACKAGE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE:
All prices below are per person for 18-24 September 2026.
| Room Category | Early-Bird (ends 31 May) | Regular Price |
| Twin/Double Sharing (3 nights Pemako + 3 nights Amankora Suite) |
RMB 84,000 | RMB 98,000 |
Single supplement available upon request.
REGISTER
Scan the QR code on WeChat for registration. For enquiries, please email events@pure-yoga.cn
Ocean’s passion for yoga began at the age of 20. She first wanted to build strength and flexibility but found yoga practice to be a great tool for improving her concentration and memory. As she became a dedicated practitioner, she started to realise how yoga practice was the guidance she needed to understand her soul within.
Yoga has led her to all corners of the globe studying with the world’s foremost teachers including Stephen Thomas, Patrick Creelman and David Swenson. She joined PURE Yoga’s teaching team in 2006 and has always enjoyed sharing her yoga experiences as an instructor and deepening her self-practice as a student.
Ocean truly believes that her mission is not only to share her yoga experience but also to help students develop a mindful and steady practice – one that gives them full freedom and courage to seek inner and outer harmony and balance on and off the yoga mat.
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