About Nomad Festival
If you are fond of knowing about various cultural activities, then we take you on a tour to Nomad Festival, one of the prestigious festivals of Bhutan. The Nomad Festival is an annual gathering of Bhutan that brings together pastoralists from the northeastern and northwestern Himalayan ranges to celebrate their unique culture and traditions. It offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Bhutan’s nomadic mountaineers, who have preserved their customs for generations. Attendees can enjoy traditional dishes cooked on stone hearths, try on Bhutanese highlander costumes made from yak hair, and participate in various cultural activities.
Event Highlights:
– Cultural Immersion: Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of Bhutan’s nomadic communities.
– Traditional Attire: Dress up in Bhutanese highlander costumes, including Brokpa black hats and Layap headgear.
– Yak Riding: Embark on an adventurous yak riding experience.
– Demonstrations: Learn about traditional Bhutanese village life through demonstrations such as milling maize and husking rice.
– Temple Visits: Explore exquisite Buddhist temples in Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan.
Nomad Festival Schedule:
Day 1: Arrive in Paro, Transfer to Thimphu
– Visit Tashichhoe Dzong and Government-run Handicrafts Emporium in Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing
– Explore Kuenselphodrang, Bhutan Post Office Headquarters, and National Textile Museum.
– Visit Traditional Bhutanese paper making factory, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Takin Preserve, and National Memorial Chorten.
Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha and Wangdue
– Travel to Punakha via Dochula Pass and visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.
Day 4: Punakha to Trongsa
– Journey to Trongsa and visit Trongsa National Museum and Trongsa Dzong.
Day 5: Trongsa to Bumthang
– Drive to Bumthang and visit Yathra weaving center, Jampa Lhakhang, Kujey Lhakhang, and Jakar Dzong.
Day 6: Nomad Festival
– Attend the Nomad Festival in Bumthang and engage in cultural activities and interactions.
Day 7: Bumthang to Wangdue via Phobjikha
– Travel to Phobjikha Valley and visit Gangtey Monastery and Black Necked Crane Center.
Day 8: Wangdue to Paro
– Journey to Paro and visit Rinpung Dzong, farmhouses, and Ta Dzong.
Day 9: Hike to Tiger’s Nest
– Hike up to Taktsang Monastery and visit Kyichu temple.
Day 10: Departure from Paro
– Transfer to the airport for onward flight.
Experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Bhutan at the Nomad Festival in Bumthang.