FESTIVAL TOUR
Jambay Lhakhang Festival
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival
Experience one of the most auspicious festivals in Bhutan
What’s included?
All meals, tea and snacks, complementary bottled water in car, hotels, transport, guide, government levy, visa fee, entrance fees, permits and sightseeing. On trek includes – sleeping tents, dinning tents, toilet and shower tents, toilet seats, mats, duffle bags, cooking utensils, all meals, guide, trek chef assistants and horses.
What’s NOT included?
Flight tickets, insurance, tips, drinks and beverages, sleeping bag on trek, laundry, internet, phone and other bills of personal nature.
Day 1
Arrive Paro – Drive to Haa Valley
On arrival at Paro airport, you will be received by Bhutan VIP Travel’s representative. After lunch, we will begin our sightseeing with visit to Paro Dzong. Dzongs are large monasteries and district administration centres, which were once strategic forts. Next drive to 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Afternoon, drive to Haa valley. Overnight at a farmhouse in Haa.
Day 2
Haa Valley – Thimphu
Drive from Haa to Thimphu is about 4-5 hours through many small beautiful villages and settlements. Enjoy the ride through the spectacular landscape and stop over for photography all the way to Thimphu. In the afternoon, we will visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of Glorious Religion) and the Centenary Farmers Market (open from Thursday to Sunday) where the farmers from nearby villages come to sell their local goods. Overnigt hotel in Thimphu.
Day 3
Thimphu
We will start our sightseeing with visit of Buddha Dordenma, one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. Then to Memorial Chorten and Nunnery Temple to see the statue of Thangthong Gyelpo, who built iron bridges in Bhutan. After that, visit the National Library where we can check out the copy of the world’s largest published book and the institute for Zorig Chhusum, commonly known as Institute of Thirteen Arts and Crafts, where a six-year training course is given in the 13 traditional arts. Later, visit traditional handmade paper factory. After lunch, drive to Sangaygang and hike to Wangditse Temple. In the evening, spend your leisure time in the town. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.
Day 4
Thimphu – Phobjikha
After breakfast drive to Phojikha valley across Dochula Pass (3,100m). Phobjikha is one of the beautiful glacier valley located at 2,900m on the western slope of the Black Mountains. The valley is a designated conservation area and plays host to a flock of endangered black-necked cranes, which migrate here from Tibet each winter. In the afternoon, visit Gangtey Monastery and hike down the Gangtey Nature Trial passing through different farm houses. Overnight at a farmhouse.
Day 5
Phobjikha – Bumthang
Today we will drive to Bumthang crossing Cheli La Pass (3,300m) and Yotong La Pass (3,400m). On these Passes you will see some Yaks. Visit Trongsa Dzong, built in 1543 by the lama Ngagi Wangchuk. Trongsa provides a strategic central location to control Bhutan and for centuries it was the seat of the Wangchuck Dynastry who effectively ruled over much of eastern and central Bhutan. After lunch, continue drive to Bumthang. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 6
Jamba Lhakhang Festival
Attend full day festival dances and celebration with people of Bumthang.
Day 7
Bumthang – Punakha
After breakfast, drive to Punakha. En route, we will stop at Chengdebji Chorten which was built in the 18th century by Lama Shida in Nepalese style with eyes painted at four cardinal points. Lunch will be served in Chazam. After lunch, continue drive to Punakha. Overnight hotel in Punakha.
Day 8
Punakha – Paro
In the morning, we will visit Punakha Dzong which was built in 1637 by Zhabdrung, the founder of Bhutan. Punakha Dzong is still used by Central monastic body as a winter residence for chief abbot and monks. Next, hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple). After lunch, drive to Paro. Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 9
Paro – Hike to Taktshang
After breakfast hike to Tiger Nest monastery. Legend believes great Guru Rinpoche has flown here from eastern Bhutan on the back of tigress bringing Buddhist teachings and meditated in a cave for three months. We will have a breathtaking view of Paro valley from the monastery. After lunch, hike down to the valley. Overnight in Paro.
Day 10
Departure
After breakfast, drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination. Our representative will bid you farewell and we wish you a safe and pleasant journey back home and hope to see you again in Bhutan.
