Jambay Lhakhang festival is held at the Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang, which was built in the 7th century and is one of the oldest temples in the country. Masked dances and bonfires commemorate the establishment of this 7th century Lhakhang. The highlight of the festival is the fire ritual that is held by midnight where crowds gather to witness the ritual. A naked dance is also performed where the dancers only have their masks on.

Venue: Jambay Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang

Day 01. Arrive Paro (Altitude 2400 m) 

Your Guide from Ola Tours and Trek will receive you at the airport and drive you to the Hotel.

• Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968)
• Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”).

Optional activities you can choose:

• Hike to Dzongdrakha Monastery.
• Hike to Nunnery.
• Village walk.
• Mountain biking around Paro valley.
• Drive to Chelala pass to view Higher Himalayas bordering Tibet including Mt. Jumolhari

Day 02. Paro – Thimphu (Altitude 2320 m) (54 km, 1 hr drive).

• Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
• Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 AD
• Drukgyal Dzong built in 1647, now in ruins

In the evening, drive to Thimphu. On the way, view Tamchog Monastery built by Thangthong Gyalpo (Popularly known as Lama Chazampa, which literally means, the Iron Bridge builder) in the 15^th century.

Day 03. Thimphu Sightseeing: (Altitude 2320 m).

• National Memorial Chorten (1974)
• National Library
• Painting School

After lunch,

• Traditional Medicine

• Bhutanese paper factory at work
• Tashichho Dzong

Optional Activities you can choose:

• Weekend Market
• Hike to Cheri Monastery / Tango Monastery / Phajoding Monastery.
• Village walk at Kabisa.
• Mountain biking around Thimphu

Day 04.  Thimphu Sightseeing: (Altitude 2320 m). 

After breakfast,

• Hike to Cheri Monastery

After lunch, visit:

• Folk Heritage Museum
• Textile Museum
• Changangkha Lhakhang
• The Largest statue of Buddha in the world.

Optional Activities you can choose:

• Weekend Market
• Phajoding Monastery.
• Village walk at Kabisa.
• Mountain biking around Thimphu

Day 05. Thimphu – Punakha: (Altitude 1310 m) (76 Km, 2 hours drive).

• Dochula – You can see the higher Himalayas, if the weather permits
• Royal Botanical Park at Lam Pelri.
• Chimi Lhakhang

After lunch, visit

• Punakha Dzong built in 1637.

Optional activities you can choose:

• Drive to Talo Goenpa
• Khamsum Yulley Lhakhang
• River  rafting in Mo Chhu/ Pho Chhu

Day 06. Punakha – Gangtey: (Altitude 3120 m) (Distance: 60 km, 2 hrs drive)

• Enroute to Wangdiphodrang Dzong from outside (razed by fire in 2012 & now under construction),
• Gangtey Gompa Monastery,
• Phobjikha valley, famous for the Black Necked Cranes during winter.

Day 07. Gangtey – Trongsa – Bumthang: (Altitude 2800 m, Distance 188 km, Drive Time 4 hour drives.)  

After breakfast, drive to Trongsa and visit

• Trongsa Dzong,
• Ta Dzong.

After Lunch, drive to Bumthang.

Day 08. Bumthang – witness Jambay Lhakhang Festival: (Altitude 2800 m) 

Attend Jambay Lhakhang Drup (festival) for a full day. The main highlight of this festival is the most spectacular mid-night sacred naked dance (tercham) and draws a lot of tourists every year.

Day 09.  Bumthang – Thimphu (212 km) (6 hrs drive time): (Altitude 2320 m) 

Early breakfast, drive to Thimphu. Lunch will be served on the way.

Day 10. Thimphu – Paro: (Altitude 2320 m, Distance 58 km, Drive Time 1 hour): 

After breakfast, free for shopping and photography in the town/visit Handicraft emporium.

After Lunch, drive to Paro. Visit a Farm House.

Optional activities you can choose:

• Hike to Dzongdrakha Monastery.
• Hike to Nunnery.
• Village walk.
• Mountain biking around Paro valley.
• Drive to Chelila pass to view Higher Himalayas bordering Tibet including Mt. Jumolhari

Day 11. Paro. Departure: (Altitude 2280 m) Early morning, drive to Airport and Farewell.