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Marvels of Jambay Lhakhang Festival

12 days
Start and end in Paro

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paro to Thimphu

    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome drink and authentic Bhutanese traditional dinner at Folk Heritage Restaurant with fresh, organic food cooked over open fire)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Paro International Airport
    • Visit Tachog Lhakhang Temple (13th century)
    • Welcome drink and traditional Bhutanese dinner at Folk Heritage Restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tachog Lhakhang Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Memorial Chorten
    • Visit Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma statue)
    • Visit Institute of Zorig Chusum (Painting School)
    • Visit National Library
    • Visit Tashichhodzong
    Landmarks
    National Memorial Chorten
    Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma statue)
    Institute of Zorig Chusum
    National Library
    Tashichhodzong
  3. Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashigang Gonpa
    • Lungchutse Gonpa hike (3-4 hours)
    • Visit Druk Wangyal Chortens at Dochula Pass
    • Visit Chimi Lhakhang Temple (Fertility Temple)
    Landmarks
    Tashigang Gonpa
    Lungchutse Gonpa
    Druk Wangyal Chortens
    Dochula Pass
    Chimi Lhakhang Temple
  4. Day 4

    Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten (1 hour up, 30 minutes down)
    • Visit Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Buddhist College
    • Visit Rinchengang village
    Landmarks
    Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
    Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Buddhist College
    Rinchengang village
  5. Day 5

    Punakha to Phobjikha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gangtey Gonpa (17th century)
    • Walk to Phobjikha valley and Semchubara village (4km optional walk)
    Landmarks
    Gangtey Gonpa
    Phobjikha Valley
    Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
    Semchubara village
    Khewa Lhakhang
  6. Day 6

    Phobjikha to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chendebji Chorten (18th century)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Yathra Weaving Centre at Chumey village
    Landmarks
    Chelela Pass
    Chendebji Chorten
    Trongsa
    Yotongla Pass
    Yathra Weaving Centre
    Chumey village
  7. Day 7

    Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jambay Lhakhang Temple (7th century)
    • Walk to Kurjey Lhakhang (15-20 minutes)
    • Walk to Tamshing Lhakhang (25 minutes)
    • Visit Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Watch ritualistic naked dance (tercham) of the Festival of Jambay Lhakhang Drup if crowds have gathered
    Landmarks
    Jambay Lhakhang Temple
    Kurjey Lhakhang
    Tamshing Lhakhang
    Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival full day access with traditional masked dances and folk dances
    • Mid-night sacred naked dance (tercham)
    Landmarks
    Jambay Lhakhang
  9. Day 9

    Bumthang to Trongsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tower of Trongsa (Ta Dzong) and museum
    • Visit Trongsa Dzong
    Landmarks
    Tower of Trongsa (Ta Dzong)
    Trongsa Dzong
  10. Day 10

    Trongsa to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11

    Thimphu to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Paro Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) hike (4km round trip, 4-5 hours plus 1 hour tour)

    Optional Activities

    • Gentle horse/pony rides available halfway up the trail
    Landmarks
    Paro Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
  12. Day 12

    Paro

    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to Paro International Airport

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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2026

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