| Trip code | |
| Package name | Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour |
| Duration | 8 |
| Max. elevation | m |
| Level | Easy |
| Transportation | All ground transportation and flight as per itinerary. |
| Accomodation | 3*** Hotel in Bhutan and Hotel/Lodge during the trip. |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Paro-Punakha-Bumthang-Gangte-Thimpu-Paro |
| Cost | USD 1,790 per person |
Tercham (Naked Dance): A unique midnight dance performed to dispel evil spirits.
Mewang (Fire Blessing): A fire ritual that often follows the Naked Dance.
Masked dances: Various traditional mask dances take place throughout the day, with dancers dressed as spiritual or mythological figures.
Atsara (Clowns): Red-masked clowns provide comic relief and interact with the audience.
Omen songs: Groups of women perform traditional songs and dances that are considered auspicious.
Dedak Charm (Dance of the Lords of the Cremation Grounds): A dance performed by skeleton-masked figures symbolizing the impermanence of life.
Historical and spiritual reverence blending of historical commemoration and spiritual reverence for the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan.
Transfer to airport and fly to Paro with Druk air. After clearing customs and visa control you are met by your guide then drive to Thimphu , the capital of Bhutan It is very is very picturesque drive past rural homes, hillside monasteries and chortens only takes 1.5 hours. Settle into your hotel and after lunch at a local restaurant start your sightseeing, visiting the Textile Museum, a traditional paper making factory and the Post office to see Bhutan's beautiful stamps which also depicts about our country's myths, traditions etc. Overnight at hotel.
Depart Thimpu and drive over the Docchu-La pass marked by colourful prayer flags and many chortens to Punakha with the magnificent Dzong spanning the MoChu and Po Chu rivers. This is the winter residence of the monastic body and the Je Khenpo (chief Abbott). Then drive further to Bumthang valley via Trongsa enroute, a typical rural town. Continue your drive with a stop at the Chendibji Chorten at the top of a highest pass of the Black mountains and then continue into Central Bhutan . The golden roofed Trongsa Dzong spans the valley that divides east and west Bhutan and is another architectural feat, which can be seen for 20 tantalising and winding miles before it is finally reached. Afternoon visit the impressive Trongsa Dzong and then drive to Bumthang the cultural heart of Bhutan via Yotongla pass (3,400 metres). You will probably see Yaks on the high passes on the way to Bumthang. Overnight at hotel.
In the morning we hike to visit Tamshing Monastery (one of the oldest monastic schools built by Terton Pema Lingpa) and Kurjey Lhakhang (where the Guru Rinpoche subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock). We also visit Jambay Lhakhang (one of the oldest temple in Bhutan built in 7th century) and Jakar Dzong (seat of the district administration).
In the afternoon hike to Thangbi valley across the suspension bridge and visit the Thangbi Lhakhang built in the 14th century. At mid night walk from your hotel to the festival ground and witness the "Fire Dance" or the naked dance which is played around a fire and offers a very spectacular view of people as all walks of life will be witnessing the dance as it is believed that by witnessing such dances will purify the your sins. Overnight at hotel.
Full day witness Jambay Lhakhang Drup where you will witness different types of dances and the dancers in their best customes. This will also give the opportunity to interact with the local people in their finery. Overnight at hotel.
Depart the Bumthang valley and retrace our route back out of the valley and drive further Wangduephodrang with an old monastery and amazing local market of the town. Overnight at hotel.
An early departure from Wangdue to Paro via Thimphu . Afternoon visit Ta Dzong (an ancient watchtower) which now houses the National Museum and Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The dzong is now used as an administration centre and school for monks. Later evening take a walk around the main street of Paro's main shopping district. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive the winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Mount Chomolhari , can be seen the on a clear day from Drukgyal village. You can visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House of a local family for a close up view of everyday Bhutanese life. We then drive to Shari to hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger's nest). The hike to the cafeteria will take around one and half hour. At the view point enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. After lunch at the cafeteria walk back to the road point. On your way back visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan built in 7th century. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, your guide will escort you to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. As you bid farewell to Bhutan, take with you the deep impressions of the Thimphu Tshechu, the spiritual calm of its monasteries, and the enduring warmth of its people. Tashi Delek!