Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang is held for 5 days, one of the unique mask dances people gather to witness is the Mewang (fire ritual) and Terchham (naked dance) which is performed very early in the morning before the break of the dawn. Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Legends have it that in the 7th century the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo built 108 temples in one day to subdue the demons and Jambay Lhakhang is one of them.
Other dances performed are; Shacham (dance of four stags), Ging Tsholing Cham (dance said to be performed by the incarnations of Guru), Dramitse Ngacham) dances o drums of Dramitse); Pacham (dance of the heroes) and Phole Mole (nobleman and lady), etc.
Festival Date: 17-21st Oct, 2024
Venue: Bumthang, 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 Bumthang
- We will drive to Bumthang today and we will visit Trongsa Dzong on the way
- Stroll Bumthang town
Halt at min. 3 star rated hotel or resort in Bumthang.
Day 5: Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang
- we will enjoy Jambay 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: Bumthang 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
