Tour overview

Jambay lhakhang Drup festival 2026 in Bhutan is a very famous event in Bhutan and is held at the 7th century old Jambay lhakhang. This temple is one of the 108 temples built in one day by Srongtsen Gampo of Tibet. The “Ter Cham” or “The fire ritual” popularly known as the naked dance is performed at midnight. The local people and tourists alike gather to witness the ritual.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival Date

Jambay lhakhang Drup festival in Bhutan 2026, Festival dates: 26th – 29th October 2026 (4 days),

Venue: Jambay lhakhang, Bumthang.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival Tour cost:

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.

Solo travel: US $ 3100 per person.

2 pax: US $ 2560 per person.

3 pax or more: US $ 2380 per person.

Nature of trip: Privately guided travel to Bhutan.

Included

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Bhutan Visa Fee
  • Accommodation: (twin / double sharing basis). Single room supplement is extra
  • All Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Certified English Speaking Local Guide
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Bottled Water

Not Included

  • Air Fare
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal Expenses (Beverages/laundries/Tips)
  • Entrance fees for museums / monuments & festival visit.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival – Highlights

Witness the famous Jambay lhakhang Drup festival.
Meet the local people.
Most scenic landscapes.
Ancient monasteries, temples and dzongs.
Scenic mountain flight.
Witness archery matches.
Bhutanese villages and farm houses.

Itinerary (Sketch)

Sketch Itinerary - Jambay lhakhang Drup festival tour:
Day 1. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
Day 2. Paro – Hike to the tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours.
Day 3. Paro – Bumthang sightseeing | By Flight | 25 minutes | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 4. Bumthang – Jambay lhakhang festival in Bhutan 2026 | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 5. Jambay lhakhang festival 2026 in Bhutan | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 6. Bumthang – Trongsa – Gangtey sightseeing |185 km | Drive: 5 hours | Altitude: 3000 m.
Day 7. Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing |(75 km | Drive: 2 hours | Altitude: 1242 m.
Day 8. Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | 76 km | Drive: 3 hours | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 9. Thimphu sightseeing – Paro | 54 km | Drive: 1 hour | Altitude: 2200 m.
Day 10. Paro – Departure (End of Jambay lhakhang tshechu 2026 tour).