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Jakar Bumthang festival | Bhutan Festival Tour
Jakar Festival in Bumthang
Jakar festival is held in Bumthang for three days inside the courtyard of Jakar Dzong with different mask dances performed by the monk body of Jakar Dzong and folk songs and dances are performed by the villagers as a offering to the local deity of the valley. People and tourist gather to receive blessing for peace, prosperity and long life as attending such festival washes off all sins and bless one with good health.
Tentative festival date: 22-24 October, 2023
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
Local Sightseeing of Thimphu
- 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: Day hike in Thimphu
Activities for today
- Hike to Dodeydrak monastery and if time permits explore trail from Buddha Dordenma to Changangkha.
- Visit Homestays and mingle with locals if interested.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Thimphu.
Day 4: Drive to Punakha
Activities for today
- 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 5: Punakha to Trongsa
Activities for today
- Stop en route at Chendebji chorten.
- Visit Trongsa Dzong.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Trongsa.
Day 6: Trongsa to Bumthang
Activities for today
- Visit Jakar dzong
- Stroll Bumthang town
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 7: Bumthang sightseeing
Activities for today
- Kurjey Lhakhang
- Jambhay Lhakhang
- Tamshing Lhakhang
- Visit local weaving center
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 8: Jakar festival
Activities for today
- We will spend the entire day witnessing Jakar festival.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 9: Bumthang to Gangtey
Activities for today
- We will drive to Gangtey and make multiple stops for photography
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or Homestays in Gangtey.
Day 10: Gangtey valley
Activities for today
- Gangtey goenpa
- Black necked crane center
- Explore Gangtey nature trail
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or Homestays in Gangtey.
Day 11: Gangtey to Paro
Activities for today
- We will drive to Paro and halt at the hotels or resorts in the evening.
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 12: Paro sightseeing
Activities for today
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 13: Drive to Haa via Chelela Pass
Activities for today
- Chelela Pass
- Haa valley
- Lhakhang Karpo ( White temple )
- Lhakhang Nagpo ( Black temple )
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Paro.
Day 14: Paro Taktsang
Activities for today
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest in Paro
- Hotstone Bath
Day 15: Outbound journey
Activities for today
- We bid farewell today and drop you to Paro airport
Package cost: USD 3630 for 1 pax
USD 3550 per head for 2 pax
USD 3190 per head for 3 pax and above
For group and student discount, please refer here.
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