Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival
Deal number: 12912626
WORLD EXPEDITIONS
This deal expires 14 Aug 2025
From 31/10/2025 to 01/11/2026
Bhutan
12-day tour
Price from
$9,390*
per person
Deal number: 12912626
Experience one of Bhutan’s most intimate festivals, the Jambay Lhakhang Tshechu, with sacred masked dances and rare midnight fire rituals
Visit Bhutan’s iconic dzongs – fortress-monasteries that blend spiritual devotion with centuries-old architecture and local power
Walk the wetlands of Gangtey (Phobjikha) Valley, where black-necked cranes arrive in October to roost in this alpine sanctuary
Absorb wondrous views of Jomolhari (7326m), Bhutan's most sacred mountain
Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most revered pilgrimage site perched high above the Paro Valley
11 breakfasts,11 lunches,11 dinnersEnglish speaking local guideGood quality accommodation on a twinshare basis throughoutPrivate internal transport throughoutAll airport transfersSightseeing & sight entry fees as listedBhutan Government visa and sustainability feesWorld Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. Please refer to our website for the additional cost.A single supplement is available for this trip however please note that during festival time in Bumthang, single accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
Group Size: 3 - 16
Visit Bhutan’s iconic dzongs – fortress-monasteries that blend spiritual devotion with centuries-old architecture and local power
Walk the wetlands of Gangtey (Phobjikha) Valley, where black-necked cranes arrive in October to roost in this alpine sanctuary
Absorb wondrous views of Jomolhari (7326m), Bhutan's most sacred mountain
Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most revered pilgrimage site perched high above the Paro Valley
11 breakfasts,11 lunches,11 dinnersEnglish speaking local guideGood quality accommodation on a twinshare basis throughoutPrivate internal transport throughoutAll airport transfersSightseeing & sight entry fees as listedBhutan Government visa and sustainability feesWorld Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. Please refer to our website for the additional cost.A single supplement is available for this trip however please note that during festival time in Bumthang, single accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
Group Size: 3 - 16
Explore mystical Bhutan on this enriching, fully guided cultural tour that culminates with the extraordinary Jambay Lhakhang Festival – a once-a-year Buddhist celebration filled with masked dances, sacred rituals and deep spiritual symbolism.
Timed to coincide with one of Bhutan’s most atmospheric Tshechus, this exclusive cultural journey explores the monasteries, valleys and remote villages of western and central Bhutan – from the vibrant streets of Thimphu to the quiet beauty of Bumthang and the forested wetlands of Gangtey.
At the ancient Jambay Lhakhang monastery, join locals and pilgrims to witness a vivid display of folk and masked dances performed by monks in ornate costumes. Highlights include the sacred Tercham, or “fire blessing dance,” held at midnight under the cold October sky – a rare experience that few international travellers witness.
With comfortable hotel stays and gentle day walks, you'll explore Bhutan’s living traditions without the demands of a full trek – visiting heritage museums, active monasteries, hillside chortens and mountaintop temples. At the end of the journey, hike to the breathtaking Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched high above the Paro Valley and accessible only on foot.
In the high alpine basin of Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley, you may be lucky enough to see the first of Bhutan’s revered black-necked cranes arriving for winter – a sacred symbol of peace and longevity. The wetlands here are a conservation success story and an unforgettable landscape to walk through.
With all meals, private transport, expert local guides, airport transfers and your Bhutan visa included, this guided cultural tour offers a rare chance to experience the Jambay Lhakhang Festival and the untouched beauty of Bhutan – with just one departure each year.
Timed to coincide with one of Bhutan’s most atmospheric Tshechus, this exclusive cultural journey explores the monasteries, valleys and remote villages of western and central Bhutan – from the vibrant streets of Thimphu to the quiet beauty of Bumthang and the forested wetlands of Gangtey.
At the ancient Jambay Lhakhang monastery, join locals and pilgrims to witness a vivid display of folk and masked dances performed by monks in ornate costumes. Highlights include the sacred Tercham, or “fire blessing dance,” held at midnight under the cold October sky – a rare experience that few international travellers witness.
With comfortable hotel stays and gentle day walks, you'll explore Bhutan’s living traditions without the demands of a full trek – visiting heritage museums, active monasteries, hillside chortens and mountaintop temples. At the end of the journey, hike to the breathtaking Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched high above the Paro Valley and accessible only on foot.
In the high alpine basin of Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley, you may be lucky enough to see the first of Bhutan’s revered black-necked cranes arriving for winter – a sacred symbol of peace and longevity. The wetlands here are a conservation success story and an unforgettable landscape to walk through.
With all meals, private transport, expert local guides, airport transfers and your Bhutan visa included, this guided cultural tour offers a rare chance to experience the Jambay Lhakhang Festival and the untouched beauty of Bhutan – with just one departure each year.
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Deal number: 12912626
Bhutan Explorer & Jambay Lhakhang Festival
WORLD EXPEDITIONS
From 31/10/2025 to 01/11/2026
Bhutan
12-day tour
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