The Bumthang district is home to several cultural festivals that bring locals together once or twice a year. During these events, people from all over the district dress in their best traditional attire to celebrate occasions like the Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche, to promote prosperity in the community, or to receive blessings for fertility. Grand celebrations such as Jakar Tshechu/ festival last for three days, during which businesses and offices are closed so that everyone can participate in the celebration. Monks and locals alike engage in various mask dances that teach religious lessons. Bumthang has a unique culture where women wear a scarf over their heads and a piece of cloth is attached to the front of their traditional dress, a result of the district’s geographical isolation. Explore the exquisite Eastern culture and unique lifestyles of Bhutanese in different districts with the 10-days tour.
Embark on the journey to attend the annual Bumthang festival and learn more about real Bhutan by:
Trip Costs
The minimum daily tour package covers the following services.
$ 3535 (Single Traveler)
$ 3216 (Couple – per person)
$ 2969 (3 – 6 Travelers- per person)
$ 2757 (7- 9 Travelers-per person)
$ 2580 (10 Travelers & above – per person)
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Driving duration: 1.5hrs/65kms
Elevation: 2200 m/7218ft
Drive to Thimphu, Thimphu sightseeing, overnight in Thimphu
Attractions
– Picturesque Paro Valley
– National Memorial chorten
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Elevation: 2200m/7218 ft.
After breakfast you will be escorted for sightseeing around Thimphu Valley
Attractions
– Buddha Point (Siddhartha Gautama in seated position)
– The 13 traditional arts and crafts (Zorig Chusum)
– Zilukha Nunnery
– The National Textile Museum
– Tashichhodzong
– Changangkha Temple
– Takin Preservation Center
Overnight in Thimphu
Driving Duration: 2hrs/ 77km
Elevation: 2200m/7218ft
Drive on to Punakha, Punakha sightseeing
Attractions
– Do Chula Pass
– Chimmi Lhakhang
– Punakha Suspension bridge
– Punakha Dzong
Overnight in Punakha
Driving Duration: 6hrs/ 197 km
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
Drive on to Bumthang, Local sightseeing around Bumthang Valley
Attractions:
– Pele la Pass (3,300m)
– Chumey weaving Centre
– Chendebji Chorten
– Trongsa Dzong
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang
Elevation: 2800m / 9185ft
Attend annual festival in Bumthang
Attractions:
– Jakar Dzong
– Witness the religious Bumthang festival
– Enjoy the vibrant mask dances, folksongs and dances
In the evening, stroll around the Bumthang town then have dinner at the hotel and spend overnight in Bumthang
Driving Duration: 1.5hrs/ 46km
Elevation: 2800- 4500m/ 9186-14763ft
Breakfast at the hotel, drive on to Tang Ugyen Choling Palace. Spend a day excuring and discovering the religious significant of the palace.
Attractions:
– Tang Valley
– Membartsho Lake
– Pema Choling Nunnery Monastery
– Tag Rimochen Temple
– Ogyen Choling Palace and Museum
Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang
Driving Duration: 4hrs/ 130 km
Elevation: 2900m / 9510ft
Drive on to Phobjikha for sightseeing
Attractions:
– Gangtey Monastery
– Gangtey Nature Trail
– Black Necked Crane Information Center
In the evening, enjoy the rustic breeze by staying overnight at the lodge in Phobjikha
Driving Duration: 4hrs/ 195km
Elevation: 2250m / 7382ft
Drive on to Paro and witness the beauty of nature along the road
Attractions:
– Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong)
– Ta Dzong (National Museum)
– Explore Paro town
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
Duration: 5-6hrs/ 6-7km
Elevation: 3000m/ 9842ft
A day hike to the Taktsang Palphug Monastery (5-6hrs/ 6-7km), Paro local sightseeing
Attractions:
– Paro Taktsang
– Kyichu Lhakhang
Overnight at the hotel in Paro
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted to the airport for departure. Leave Bhutan behind, but take with you the great experiences as you board your departing flight.
