15th Jan, 2007

Jambay Lhakhang Festival: 11 Days

Bhutan MonasteryDay 1 Arrive Paro International Airport: Receive by Representatives from Bhutan Majestic Travel. Visit the Kyichu Lhakhang (temple). Overnight: Hotel

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
: 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 Airport: See off by your Tour Guide and Tour Driver.

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