Trip Overview

Jambay Lhakhang Drub: This festival is held in Bumthang annually around end of October or sometimes beginning of November; and is held to honour the deeds of Guru Rimpoche, an Indian saint who brought Tantric form of Buddhism in Bhutan. A variety of masked and traditional dances are performed. This festival is one of the most important in Bhutan and the high light of this festival is the Fire Dance, a dance performed at night to bless infertile women for bearing children. These dances were originally designed by a Bhutanese saint Terton Pema Lingpa, the great treasure finder of the 15th century.

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day		Activities
06 Nov.2011	-	Arrival Paro from Bangkok
07 Nov.2011	-	Paro sightseeing & evening Thimphu
08 Nov.2011	-	Thimphu sightseeing
09 Nov.2011	-	Punakha
10 Nov.2011	-	Drive to Bumthang
11 Nov.2011	-	Bumthang Festival
12 Nov.2011	-	Bumthang Festival & sightseeing
13 Nov.2011	-	Bumthang Festival & drive back to Gangtey/Phobjikha
14 Nov.2011	-	Sightseeing & afternoon drive back to Paro
15 Nov.2011	-	Departure for Bangkok

Cost Includes: -

1. Standard Twin sharing accommodation as per itinerary and hotel confirmed
2. Airport transfers and full surface transport as per itinerary.
3. All meals ( breakfast, lunch and dinner while in Bhutan.)
4. English speaking guide and sightseeing to places.
5. National Museum fee in Paro only.

Cost Does Not Include: -

1. Upgrade of airfare and type of accommodation.
2. Airport taxes and extra baggage.
3. Bhutan Visa fee on arrival USD 20.00 per person.
4. Tips to guide and driver and other services on tour.
5. Bottled drinks, water, laundry, telephone, internet and room service requested.
6. Separate car for individual and transport.
7. Horse for Tiger's Nest on personal grounds.
8. Other entrance fees in Thimphu and other places.
9. Travel insurance (buy insurance)
10. Tourism Development Fund $10.

Note: - This tour is based on Bangkok being the International flight connecting point. Book your international flights to meet the connection. Current schedule departs Bangkok for Paro at 2 different timings 4.35am and 5.50am Local time. The flight from Paro arrives in Bangkok on 2 timings 2.35pm and 3.00pm local time.

As festival times are the most popular times for visitors to come to Bhutan, flight seats and hotel rooms will be on high demand. Book early to avoid disappointment.