Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16336
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Paro, Bhutan
  • Ends Paro, Bhutan
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Witness the colourful Jambay Lhakhang festival in Bumthang
  • Traverse into the remote valley of Tang Valley
  • Explore ancient dzongs and monasteries, including Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) and Punakha Dzong
  • Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Bhutan at Bumthang
  • Absorb wondrous views of Jomolhari (7326m), Bhutan's most sacred mountain
  • Explore Gangtey Valley and the wetlands home to the elusive Black-necked crane
  • Visit ancient monasteries, schools and other cultural sights to experience Bhutan at its fullest
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The tour "Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival" starts and ends in Paro. It is an adventure trip that takes 12 days taking you through Taktsang Monastery, Thimphu, Paro and 4 other destinations in Bhutan. "Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Journey through the mystical kingdom of Bhutan during the Jambay Lhakhang festival. The remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is well known for it's untouched wilderness, rich Buddhist culture and a history steeped in mystic and legend. Our cultural journey encompasses all that Bhutan has to offer taking in the 'must see' highlights of both western and central Bhutan. Our tour begins in the picturesque Paro Valley, home to the Tigers Nest (Taktsang) monastery, before we drive across the dramatic Dochu La into central Bhutan, to Bumthang. It is widely regarded that Bhutanese Bhuddism first took hold here and the legacies are the many ancient and magnificent monasteries in and around the area.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Paro (2280m) and drive to Thimphu (2400m)
  • Day 2 : Explore Thimphu
  • Day 3 : Drive to Punakha (1300m) via Dochu La (drive approx 4-5 hrs)
  • Day 4 : Explore Punakha
  • Day 5 : Drive to Trongsa (drive approx 4-5 hrs)
  • Day 6 : Drive to Bumthang (drive approx 2.5 hrs)
  • Day 7 : Jambay Lhakhang Festival, Bumthang
  • Day 8 : To Gangtey/ Crane Valley (drive approx 5-6 hrs)
  • Day 9 : Explore Gangtey Valley
  • Day 10 : Drive to Paro (drive approx 5 hrs)
  • Day 11 : Trek to Taktsang Monastery
  • Day 12 : Trip concludes in Paro
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Good quality accommodation on a twinshare basis throughout
Meals
  • 11 breakfasts,11 lunches,11 dinners
Transport
  • Private internal transport throughout
  • All airport transfers
Guide
  • English speaking local guide
Others
  • Sightseeing & sight entry fees as listed
  • Bhutan Government visa and sustainability fees
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights & taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Airport & departure taxes
  • Travel insurance
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
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  • On Nov 26 2019
5 - Excellent
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The Jambay Lakhang Tour provided a unique opportunity to experience authentic and unparalleled Bhutanese culture. Unexpected highlights abound, witnessing monks creating a beautiful sand mandala, children performing the... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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