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10 Days Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour

Duration 10 days 9 nights
Destination Paro
Price per person
From  $2,208

Summary

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is a five-day event grandly held around the beautiful valley of Bumthang in Bhutan, It is one of Bhutan’s most important festivals to commemorate an establishment of Jambay Lhakhang temple in 7th century and also to honor Guru Rinpoche. During this 10-day Jambay Lhakhang festival tour, you can enjoy various interesting festivities like traditional mark dances, naked dances, as well as the highlighted fire blessing. In addition to the festive event, you will also visit the major cities of Bhutan, like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, and see sacred monasteries and temples including Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Tashichho Dzong etc. Also, you will enjoy the fine natural landscape of Phobjikha valley and Bumthang valley. You will also not miss the popular trek experience to Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest), the holiest temple in Bhutan.

Highlights

  • Visit the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art and handicrafts offering a great orientation into Bhutan’s historical, cultural, and religious past.
  • Explore the village of Jakar, Bumthang’s main township.
  • Witness the opening proceedings of the Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival, including an unusual naked dance performed to sanctify the region.
  • Hike to Taktsang Monastery.
  • Visit Trongsa Dzong, the largest Dzong in Bhutan.

What is included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • All private excursions and transfers in superior air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Local English speaking trekking guide/tour leader.
  • Cook and camp hand who will take care of camp chores and provide wholesome meals.
  • Services of horsemen who will look after the yaks & ponies that transport luggage and camp gear.
  • Experienced driver.
  • Accommodation in carefully selected, highest standard government approved hotels & guesthouses.
  • All meals in Bhutan.
  • All entrance fees and permits.

What is not included in this tour?

Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • All personal expenses such as bars, beverages, laundry, telephone and tips.
  • Medical / Travel Insurance.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU

Day 2

THIMPHU

Day 3

THIMPHU – PUNAKHA

Day 4

PUNAKHA – TRONGSA – BUMTHANG

Day 5

BUMTHANG

Day 6

BUMTHANG

Day 7

BUMTHANG – PUNAKHA

Day 8

PUNAKHA – PARO

Day 9

PARO

Day 10

DEPART PARO