Festival Route
7-Day Jakar Tshechu Festival Tour with Domestic Flight
A flight-assisted Jakar Tshechu route that keeps the central Bhutan festival experience compact while including Paro and Tiger's Nest.
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
RouteParo - Thimphu - Bumthang - Paro
Best ForCentral Bhutan by domestic flight
Jakar TshechuBumthangDomestic FlightTiger's Nest
Day 01: Arrival in Paro - Transfer to Thimphu
- Arrival at Paro International Airport
- Traditional welcome with khaddar
- Scenic drive to Thimphu (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Drive along Paro River via Chuzom
- En-route stop at Tachogang Lhakhang & suspension bridge (time permitting)
- Visit Buddha Dordenma viewpoint
- Leisure walk in Thimphu city & local markets
- Overnight stay in Thimphu (2,400 m)
Day 02: Thimphu - Fly to Bumthang / Jakar Tshechu
- Morning transfer for domestic flight to Bumthang (subject to schedule)
- Arrival in Bumthang and transfer to hotel
- Attend Jakar Tshechu if timing allows
- Visit Jakar Dzong area
- Overnight stay in Bumthang (2,600 m)
Day 03: Jakar Tshechu
- Full-day visit to Jakar Tshechu festival
- Experience mask dances, rituals & local festival gathering
- Visit nearby temples if time permits
- Overnight stay in Bumthang (2,600 m)
Day 04: Bumthang Cultural Valley Tour
- Morning festival visit at Jakar Tshechu
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang (sacred Guru Rinpoche site)
- Visit Jambay Lhakhang (one of Bhutan's oldest temples)
- Visit Tamshing Lhakhang (historic temple of Pema Lingpa)
- Overnight stay in Bumthang (2,600 m)
Day 05: Bumthang - Fly to Paro
- Morning festival visit if flight timing allows
- Domestic flight back to Paro (subject to schedule)
- Check-in at hotel in Paro
- Leisure evening in Paro town
- Overnight stay in Paro (2,200 m)
Day 06: Paro Sightseeing
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan's oldest temples)
- Optional hot stone bath & farmhouse dinner (additional cost)
- Overnight stay in Paro (2,200 m)
Day 07: Departure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Paro International Airport
- Departure from Bhutan
Prices mentioned are for international travelers and do not apply to regional travelers from India, Bangladesh, or Maldives.