Jakar tshechu festival Bhutan 2024, Festival dates: 10th – 12th November 2024 (Three days), Venue: Jakar dzong, Bumthang.
The tallest statue of sitting Buddha in Bhutan.
Jakar tshechu festival in Bumthang.
The annual three day Jakar tshechu festival 2024 in Bhutan will be held at the Jakar dzong. It is one of the famous festivals in Bumthang and showcases several sacred mask dances. Besides, many different folk songs and dances that are performed by the local people. The people witness the festival dressed in their finest clothes and is one of the most popular festivals among tourists. It is held in mostly in the end of october or beginning of november.
The cost given below is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night and Bhutan visa fee US $ 40 per person.
Entrance fees for monuments and festivals visits to be paid separately.
Nature of trip: Private & guided Bhutan travel
Meet and greet at the airport and drive to the Hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Ta dzong, the national museum of Bhutan built in 1649. Then visit Rinpung dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Drugyal dzong built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then visit Kichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, drive to the airport for flight to Bumthang.
Meet & greet at the Badbalathang airport and drive to the Hotel.
Afternoon, visit to:
– Jambay lhakhang built in 659 AD by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo.
– Chakhar lhakhang was the palace of Indian king Sindhu Raja. In the 14th century, Dorji Lingpa, a Buddhist saint, re-built it as a place of worship.
– Tamshing lhakhang which literally means “the temple of the good message”, established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa (1450-1521).
– Kurjey lhakhang built in the 8th century where the body print of the Guru Rinpoche can still be seen on the rock housed in this temple.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, drive to the Jakar dzong and witness the Jakar festival Bhutan 2024.
– The Jakar dzong which means “The castle of white Bird” was built in 1667 by the Tibetan Lama Nyagi Wangchuk.
Afternoon, witness the Jakar festival.
In the evening, we visit Kenchosum monastery built in the 6th century. Legend has it that the Lhakhang contained a large bell that when it was rung, the bell could be heard all the way in Lhasa, Tibet. It is now on display at the national museum in Paro.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Afternoon, drive to the beautiful valley of Tang valley.
On the way, visit to Mebar Tsho or “the burning lake”.
While in Tang valley, visit to Ogen Choling palace museum.
In the evening, drive back to Bumthang.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, drive to Gangtey. On the way, visit to:
– The tower of Trongsa or Ta dzong, an ancient watch tower which once guarded the Trongsa dzong.
– Trongsa dzong built in 1644 by Chhogyal Minjur Tempa.
While in Gangtey, visit to:
– Gangtey Gompa monastery founded in 1613 by Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson of Pema Lingpa.
– Explore Phobjikha valley, the most beautiful glacial valley in the Himalayas and the roosting ground of the rare black- necked cranes in winter.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Then drive to Punakha. On the way, take a view of Wangdiphodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Then visit Chimi lhakhang (temple of fertility) built in 1499 by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (The divine mad man).
Afternoon – visit Punakha dzong was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
In the evening, hike to Khamsum Yulley monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, drive to Thimphu
We stop at Dochu la pass (3140 meters) with 108 stupas at Dochu la pass. You can see the great views of the higher Himalayas bordering Tibet. You can see Table mountain, Mt. Masagang (7158 m), the highest mountain in Bhutan.
Afternoon – visit postal museum, textile museum and the painting school (The school of 13 arts and crafts).
In the evening, visit to Tashichho dzong, the royal secretariat and the residence of Je Khenpo.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
– National memorial chorten built in honor of Late His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
– Tallest statue of sitting Buddha (51.5 meters) at Kuensel Phodrang.
– Changangkha lhakhang.
– Takin preserve center.
– Sangay gang view point.
– Dupthop lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
Lunch at Simply Bhutan, where you can enjoy typical Bhutanese dishes, local wine, witness folk dances and many more.
Afternoon, visit craft bazaar where you can buy Bhutanese handicrafts and art works.
In the evening, drive to Paro. On the way, visit Tamchog lhakhang built in the year 1420 by Thang Tong Gyalpo. He built 108 bridges across Tibet and Bhutan, out of which 8 were built in Bhutan.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell (End of Jakar tshechu festival tour).
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Kurjey monastery in Bumthang.
The iconic Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro.
The Jakar tshechu Bhutan is held at the courtyard of Jakar dzong (The castle of white bird) in Bumthang in central Bhutan.
Yes, you can visit the Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro valley if you book Jakar festival.
Yes, you have to pay US $ 12 per person as entry fee to witness the Jakar tshechu.
Yes, you can visit the beautiful Phobjikha valley if you book Jakar festival tour. Phobjikha and Gangtey valley are on the way to Bumthang valley.
Yes, you can stay for a night in a Bhutanese farm house if you book Jakar tshechu Bhutan 2024 tour.