Festival · 9 days / 8 nights
Jambay Lhakhang Drup
Bumthang's midnight fire blessing and masked dances in central Bhutan.
Overview
Join one of Bhutan's most atmospheric festivals at Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang, famous for its night-time fire blessing (mewang). The trip crosses central Bhutan and includes time in Punakha and Paro. Exact dates follow the lunar calendar.
Highlights
- Mewang fire blessing
- Masked dances
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Central Bhutan passes
Day by day
- 1
Day 1: Arrive in Paro
Airport welcome and a gentle afternoon.
- 2
Day 2: Paro to Punakha
Cross Dochula to the Punakha valley.
- 3
Day 3: Punakha to Bumthang
A long day crossing the central passes (break the drive in Trongsa on request).
- 4
Day 4: Jambay Lhakhang Drup
Festival dances and the fire blessing at night.
- 5
Day 5: Festival and Bumthang
A second festival day and nearby temples.
- 6
Day 6: Bumthang valleys
Kurjey Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong and village walks.
- 7
Day 7: Return to Punakha
Drive west over the passes.
- 8
Day 8: Punakha to Paro
Return to Paro, with time for Rinpung Dzong.
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Day 9: Depart Paro
Transfer to the airport.