Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival
Experience the sacred fire dances in Bumthang valley
📍Bhutan
📅October-November
👥2-10 people
🕐9 Days / 8 Nights
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Detailed Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Paro
Arrive in Paro, meet guide and transfer to hotel. Visit Paro Dzong and National Museum. Evening briefing about the upcoming journey.
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Meals
Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Paro
Day
2
Paro to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. City sightseeing including Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, and traditional arts school. Evening stroll through local markets.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Thimphu
Day
3
Thimphu to Punakha
Journey to Punakha via Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang. Enjoy the warmer subtropical climate of the valley.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Punakha
Day
4
Punakha to Bumthang
Long scenic drive to Bumthang (7-8 hours) through winding mountain roads. Cross Pele La pass. Arrive in Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Bumthang
Day
5
Jambay Lhakhang Festival - Day 1
Morning festival attendance with mask dances and ceremonies. Afternoon visit to Jambay Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples built in 7th century.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Bumthang
Day
6
Fire Ceremony & Naked Dance
Day festival continues with sacred dances. Late night attend the famous fire ceremony and midnight naked dance (Tercham) performed for fertility blessings.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Bumthang
Day
7
Bumthang Valley Exploration
Explore Bumthang's ancient temples including Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Monastery. Visit traditional cheese and honey farms. Scenic valley walks.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Bumthang
Day
8
Bumthang to Paro
Long drive back to Paro (8-9 hours). Enjoy mountain scenery and roadside villages. Evening at leisure.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stay
3-star hotel in Paro
Day
9
Departure
Morning free for last-minute shopping. Transfer to airport for departure.
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Meals
Breakfast
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Stay
N/A
Highlights
- Midnight naked dance (Tercham)
- Fire ceremony with monks
- Ancient temples in Bumthang
- Sacred valley exploration
- Traditional village visits
- Rare cultural experience
Package Overview
The Jambay Lhakhang Drup is one of Bhutan's most ancient and sacred festivals, held in the Bumthang valley. Famous for the Mewang (fire blessing) ceremony where participants dance naked around bonfires, this festival offers a raw and authentic spiritual experience in Bhutan's cultural heartland.