Nabji Lhakhang Drup is held at Nabji Lhakhang which is a temple in Nabji Village in Trongsa with lots of stories of how Terton Pema Lingpa (discoverer of ancient hidden texts) helped revive the village after it was being wiped off by spread of certain disease. The festival is held in honor of Guru Rinpochhe who is considered the second Buddha who reinforced Buddhism in Bhutan and also honours Terton Pema Lingpa through his dances, particularly (naked dance).
Festival Date: 15-16th Dec, 2024
Venue: Nabji, Trongsa, Bhutan
Day 1: Arrival in Paro International Airport
- Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and guide from Amedewa Tours And Trek.
- Drive to Thimphu and visit iron bridge on the way
- Tashichhodzong.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu cultural sightseeing
- Buddha dordenma
- National Memorial Chorten
- Simply Bhutan Museum
- Bhutan Postal Museum
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Traditional Paper making factory
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu.
Day 3: Drive to Punakha
- On the way, visit 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens at Dochula, popularly known as the Dochula pass
- Punakha Dzong
- Suspension bridge
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Punakha
Day 4: Punakha to Trongsa
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- We will drive to Trongsa today and we will visit Trongsa Dzong
- Stroll Trongsa town
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Trongsa.
Day 5: Nabji Lhakhang Drup
- we will enjoy Nabji Lhakhang Drup festival for the whole day and get to know more about their unique culture and tradition
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 6: Trongsa to Gangtey
- Visit Gangtey goenpa
- Leisure at hotel or resort
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Phobjikha.
Day 7: Gangtey to Paro
- Drive to Paro valley and stroll Paro handicraft shops
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 8: Paro sightseeing
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 9: Paro Tiger’s Nest
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 10: Outbound journey
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
