Festival Route
9-Day Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour
A focused Bumthang festival route for Jambay Lhakhang Drup and Traakar Duchhoed, with central Bhutan overland travel and Paro departure.
Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
RouteParo - Thimphu - Trongsa - Bumthang - Punakha / Gangtey - Paro
Best ForBumthang festival immersion
Jambay Lhakhang DrupTraakar DuchhoedBumthangTrongsa
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 - Drive to Trongsa
- Early scenic drive to Trongsa via Dochula Pass & Pelela Pass
- Scenic drive through central Bhutan landscapes
- Overnight stay in Trongsa (2,200 m)
Day 03: Trongsa - Drive to Bumthang / Jambay Lhakhang Drup
- Visit Trongsa Dzong viewpoint if time permits
- Scenic drive to Bumthang
- Attend opening day of Jambay Lhakhang Drup depending on arrival time
- Overnight stay in Bumthang (2,600 m)
Day 04: Jambay Lhakhang Drup & Traakar Duchhoed
- Morning visit to Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival
- Afternoon visit to Traakar Duchhoed subject to timing and local schedule
- Experience overlapping Bumthang festival traditions
- Overnight stay in Bumthang (2,600 m)
Day 05: Bumthang Festival Day
- Full-day festival experience in Bumthang
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang or Tamshing Lhakhang if time allows
- Overnight stay in Bumthang (2,600 m)
Day 06: Final Festival Morning - Drive to Trongsa
- Morning festival visit in Bumthang
- After lunch, scenic drive to Trongsa
- Overnight stay in Trongsa (2,200 m)
Day 07: Trongsa - Drive to Punakha / Gangtey
- Scenic drive west via Pelela Pass
- Overnight stay in Punakha / Gangtey depending on routing and hotel availability
Day 08: Punakha / Gangtey - Drive to Paro
- Scenic drive to Paro via Dochula Pass & Chuzom
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) or Kyichu Lhakhang
- Overnight stay in Paro (2,200 m)
Day 09: 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.