Gomphu kora festival tour in bhutan

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Gomphu Kora Festival Tour In Bhutan

Gomphu Kora is one of the major places of sightseeing in Bhutan and place of meditation of Guru Rinpoche. It is located in the eastern part of Bhutan and the story associated with this spot is what makes it famous. The place has evidence of the presence of Guru Rinpoche in the form of his footprints and hat and it is believed that he killed a demon while meditating in the cave. The Buddhists believe that this site is blessed and takes away the sins of the people that offer their prayer in this site.

A lot of religious personalities have taken a trip to this site and the religious site has undergone renovation several times. A part of Bhutan festival tours - Bhutan Mahayana Tours, a trip to Gomphu Kora and murals have been inscribed on the walls of this relic. The tradition says Gomphu Kora festival was primarily meant for the people residing in eastern Bhutan in which people from this part of the country visited the place to select their spouses. For about ten days, this isolated place is frequented by people and it is adorned for the celebrations that take place. One of the major attractions of this festival is something that symbolizes a unique tradition wherein people have to go around this structure today as tomorrow may be too late. Along with this, there is a local song that attracts the devotees to visit this place. If you are keen to be a part of Bhutan festival tours, you can look for the time of the year and the packages that are offered by Mahayana Tours.


During this festival, the place becomes alive as tribes from other states come to attend this festival. In fact, you will be amazed to know that many of these tribes come in barefoot through the rough terrains that are quite challenging for people. The sanctity of this place has a lot of significance and this is what pulls the crowd towards this wonderful festival for more than a millennium.

During his lifetime, Guru Rinpoche is believed to have said that devotees will come to visit this place for long year to commemorate the joy of good over evil. Considering the option of Bhutan festival tours can be an option if you want to participate in this Gomphu Kora festival and cherish this trip in your memories. You can go through the stories that are associated with this festival before planning a trip during the spring when this festival is held in Bhutan. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy in Bhutan but participating in this festival can make your trip unique in more than one ways. You can travel to this location by road with the help of your tour operator and mingle with the local crowd as well the tribes that arrive in Bhutan to celebrate in this festival. This place is about twenty-three kilometres, the headquarters of the most congested districts of Bhutan. What are you waiting for? Plan your trip today and be a part of this interesting festival.


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