Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival
Jambay lhakhang Drup festival in Bhutan 2026, Festival dates: 5th–8th
November 2026 (4 days), Venue: Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang. 17 seats
available for this festival—book now and avail a 10% discount.
Trip highlights:
The Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham is an annual festival held at Jambay Lhakhang, a historic temple located in the Choekhor Valley of Bumthang, Bhutan. Traditionally, this festival takes place on the 15th day of the 10th month of the Bhutanese lunar calendar, which typically falls in December.
The centerpiece of the festival is the Singye Cham, or Lion Dance, performed to honor the lion that accompanied the revered Jowo statue from Lhasa, Tibet, to Jambay Lhakhang. According to legend, the Jowo of Lhasa, Jambay Lhakhang, and Kyichu Lhakhang are considered siblings who reunite at Jambay Lhakhang during this festival for an annual meeting.
During the Singye Cham, dancers don elaborate lion costumes and masks, symbolizing the strength and courage associated with Guru Rinpoche’s triumph over negative forces. The performance is not only a visual spectacle but also a profound spiritual expression, reflecting Bhutanese devotion and cultural heritage.
Attending the Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Bhutan’s rich traditions and witness a sacred dance that has been preserved for centuries.
The cost given below is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $100 per
person per night and Bhutan visa fee of US $40 per person.
Entrance fees for monuments and festival visits are to be paid separately.
- 1 pax : US $ 3300 per person.
- 2 pax: US $ 2760 per person.
- 3 pax or more: US $ 2580 per person.
Flight Connections & Fares
Value-added services
- All meals [breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea].
- Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. The single room supplement is extra.
- All transportation within the country, including airport transfers.
- Sustainable development fee (SDF).
- Bhutan visa fee (US $40).
- English-speaking local guide.
- Bottled water.
- Drukair / Bhutan Airlines fares.
- Entry fees for monuments and festival visits.
- Travel insurance premiums.
- Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
- Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost include head”.
- Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals,
Portage, bellboy charges tips or any other services.
FLIGHT CONNECTION AND FARES:
Singapore–Paro–Singapore (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $1072.96.
- Business Class: US $1792.50.
Bangkok–Paro–Bangkok (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $932.
- Business Class: US $1290.
Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu. (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $468.
- Business Class: US $710.
Delhi–Paro–Delhi (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $605.
- Business Class: US $1033.
Kolkata–Paro–Kolkata (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $456.
- Business Class: US $706.
Dhaka (Bangladesh) – Paro – Dhaka (Round Fares):
- Economy Class: US $462.
- Business Class: US $766.
Detailed Itinerary
Meet and greet at the Paro airport and drive to the Hotel.
Afternoon, visit the Ta dzong, the national museum of Bhutan built in the year 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 morning, drive to Satsam Chorten and 2 hour hike till the Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang).
Afternoon, visit Drugyal dzong built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Then Kichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for photography.
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:
– The Jakar dzong which means “The castle of white bird” was built in 1667 by the Tibetan Lama
Nyagi Wangchuk.
– 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, excursion to the beautiful Ura valley and visit the Ura temple.
Evening, drive back to Bumthang.
After early dinner, witness the Jambay lhakhang Drup festival 2025 in Bhutan. It is probably one of
the most spectacular festivals in Bhutan.
Overnight in Hotel.
In the morning, 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.
Evening, drive back to Bumthang. Then visit Kenchosum lhakhang 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.
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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. It is now converted to the royal heritage museum.
Trongsa dzong built in 1644 by Chhogyal Minjur Tempa.
While in Gangtey, visit to:
Gangtey 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.
In the morning, visit to the crane information center.
Then drive to Punakha. On the way, take a view of Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
– Visit Chimi lhakhang also called “the temple of fertility” built in 1499 by lama Drukpa Kuenley (The
divine madman).
Afternoon, visit to the magnificent Punakha dzong 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. You can see the great views of the higher
Himalayas including Table mountain and Mt. Masagang (7158 m), the highest mountain in Bhutan.
After lunch at Dochu la, drive further to Thimphu. Then visit postal museum, textile museum and
painting school (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.
In the morning, visit to:
– 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.
– Sangaygang view point.
– Dupthop lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum where you can enjoy typical Bhutanese dishes, local wine, witness folk
dances and many more.
Afternoon, visit to craft bazaar where you can buy Bhutanese handicrafts and art works.
Then drive to Paro. Enroute visit to Tamchog monastery built in the 15th century by Thang Tong
Gyalpo.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
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VALUE- ADDED SERVICES
- Hot stone bath.
- Cycling around Paro Valley.
- Practice archery.
- Bhutanese cooking class.
- Bhutanese cultural show featuring various mask dances and folk dances.
- Talk on Gross National Happiness/Buddhism.
- Consulting an astrologer.
- Practice dart.
- Performing a religious ceremony.
- Marriage ceremonies.
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