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Jambay Lhakhang Festival Tour
No of Days: 11 days
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Day 1 : Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, our Bhutan tour guides receive you and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Paro.
Day 2 : Paro - Paro
Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery and hike back (4 hours round trip) Lunch at the Taktsang Cafeteria. Drive to Drukgyal Dzong (historic fortress in ruins now). Visit the National Museum. Evening: stroll through Paro town. Overnight: Hotel
Day 3 : Paro - Punakha (145 km. About 5 hours drive)
After an early breakfast drive to Punakha. En route visit Simtokha Dzong and halt at Dochula Pass (10,000ft. for a cup of tea/coffee and enjoy a spectacular view of the Himalayan mountains. Overnight: Hotel.
Day 4 : Wangduephodrang – Bumthang
The distance is about 197 km and the drive takes between six to seven hours along winding steep roads with breathtaking views at every twist and turn! Overnight: Hotel
Day 5 : Full Day Jambay Lhakhang Festival Top
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 6 : Morning: Jambay Lhakhang Festival
Afternoon: Visit farm houses to see local textile weaving. Watch or participate in archery match. Overnight: Hotel.
Day 7 : Full Day Jakar Festival
The festival is held in the courtyard of the historic Jakar Dzong, built in 1646 A.D. by MinjurTenpa, the third Druk Desi (Temporal Ruler). In 1683 A.D. It was extended by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay, the fourth Desi.
Day 8 : Morning
See the last day of Jambay Lhakhang festival.
Afternoon : Visit several ancient and sacred monasteries such as the Kencho Sum Lhakhang, Tamshing which are considered important pilgrimage spots. Visit the Bumthang Swiss farm. Overnight: Hotel.
Day 9 : Bumthang – Wangduephodrang
En route visit the Watch Tower in Trongsa and the Trongsa Dzong courtyard. Overnight: Hotel.
Day 10 : Wangduephodrang – Thimphu
Afternoon: visit the Textile Museum Visit Thimphu Mini Zoo reserve for Takin(national animal) Visit some handicraft shops. Evening: drive to Paro Overnight: Hotel.
Day 11 : Paro Depart
Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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