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Overview<\/h4>\n
The Jakar Tshechu Festival is an annual event held at the courtyard of Jakar Dzong in Bumthang, Bhutan. This three-day festival celebrates Bhutanese culture with sacred mask dances, folk songs, and dances. Tourists can witness the vibrant festivities and immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan.<\/div>\n

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Festival Tour Highlights<\/h4>\n
– Scenic Mountain Flight:<\/strong> Experience a breathtaking mountain flight to Bumthang valley.<\/div>\n
– Colorful Festival:<\/strong> Witness the vibrant Jakar Tshechu Festival with its sacred dances and traditional performances.<\/div>\n
– Cultural Immersion:<\/strong> Meet local people, visit ancient temples, monasteries, and majestic dzongs (forts).<\/div>\n
– Scenic Landscapes:<\/strong> Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Bhutan’s landscapes.<\/div>\n
– Village Exploration:<\/strong> Visit Bhutanese villages and farmhouses to experience rural life.<\/div>\n
– Archery Matches:<\/strong> Witness traditional archery matches, a popular sport in Bhutan.<\/div>\n

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Jakar Tshechu Festival Itinerary \u2013<\/h4>\n

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Day 01: Arrive Paro and Sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m<\/h4>\n
– Upon arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel.<\/div>\n

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– Visit the National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong) and Rinpung Dzong.<\/div>\n
– Free time for shopping and exploration in Paro town.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 02: Paro \u2013 Bumthang Sightseeing | Mountain Flight | Altitude: 2600 m<\/h4>\n
– Take a scenic mountain flight to Bumthang valley.<\/div>\n
– Visit Jambay Lhakhang, Chakhar Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Kurjey Lhakhang.<\/div>\n
– Leisure time in Bumthang.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 03: Bumthang \u2013 Witness the Jakar Tshechu Festival<\/h4>\n

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– Drive to Jakar Dzong and witness the Jakar Tshechu Festival.<\/div>\n
– Visit Kenchosum Monastery in the evening.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 04: Witness the Jakar Tshechu Festival \u2013 Ogen Choling Palace<\/h4>\n

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– Continue to enjoy the Jakar Tshechu Festival in the morning.<\/div>\n
– Visit Ogen Choling Palace.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 05: Bumthang \u2013 Trongsa \u2013 Gangtey | Altitude: 3000 m | Drive: 5 hours<\/h4>\n
– Drive to Gangtey via Trongsa.<\/div>\n
– Visit Trongsa Tower (Ta Dzong), Trongsa Dzong, and Gangtey Gompa Monastery.<\/div>\n
– Explore Phobjikha Valley.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 06: Gangtey \u2013 Punakha Sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | Drive: 2 hours<\/h4>\n
– Visit the Crane Information Center.<\/div>\n
– Drive to Punakha, visiting Wangdue Phodrang Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.<\/div>\n
– Visit Punakha Dzong and hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 07: Punakha \u2013 Thimphu Sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | Drive: 2 hours\\<\/h4>\n

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– Walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan.<\/div>\n
– Visit Dochu La Pass and witness an archery match at Changlimithang Stadium.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 08: Thimphu Sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m<\/h4>\n

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– Visit the National Memorial Chorten, Kuensel Phodrang, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Preserve Center, Sangaygang Viewpoint, and Dupthop Lhakhang.<\/div>\n
– Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant.<\/div>\n
– Explore Craft Bazaar and Tashichho Dzong.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 09: Thimphu \u2013 Paro Sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m | Drive: 1 hour<\/h4>\n
– Visit the National Postal Museum, Textile Museum, and the School of 13 Arts and Crafts.<\/div>\n
– Drive to Paro, visiting Tamchog Monastery.<\/div>\n
– Evening visit to a Bhutanese farmhouse.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 10: Paro \u2013 Hike to the Tiger\u2019s Nest Monastery | Hike: 4 hours<\/h4>\n

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– Embark on a hike to the iconic Tiger\u2019s Nest Monastery.<\/div>\n
– Visit Drugyel Dzong and Kichu Lhakhang.<\/div>\n
– Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.<\/div>\n

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Day 11: Departure from Paro (End of Jakar Tshechu Festival 2024 Tour)<\/h4>\n
– Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure.<\/div>\n

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Jakar Tshechu Festival Tour Cost:<\/h4>\n
– Solo travel:<\/strong> US $ 3480.<\/div>\n
– 2 people in a group:<\/strong> US $ 2740 per person.<\/div>\n
– 3 \u2013 10 people in a group:<\/strong> US $ 2640 per person.<\/div>\n

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Arrival & Departure Location:<\/strong> Paro International Airport, Bhutan.<\/div>\n

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Reporting Time:<\/strong> 3 hours before flight time.<\/div>\n

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Tour Cost Includes:<\/h4>\n
– The tour package includes all meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening tea.<\/div>\n
– Accommodation [twin \/ double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.<\/div>\n
– All transportation within the country including airport transfers.<\/div>\n
– Sustainable development fee (SDF).<\/div>\n
– Bhutan visa fee.<\/div>\n
– English speaking local guide.<\/div>\n
– Sightseeing.<\/div>\n
– Bottled water during the tour.<\/div>\n

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Tour Cost Excludes:<\/h4>\n
– Drukair fares.<\/div>\n
– Entrance fees for museums and monuments.<\/div>\n
– Travel insurance premiums.<\/div>\n
– Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, incidentals, camera charges, tips, etc.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"  Overview The Jakar Tshechu Festival is an annual event held at the courtyard of Jakar Dzong in Bumthang, Bhutan.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":900,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bhutan-journey"],"yoast_head":"\nJakar Tshechu Festival - Bhutan Luxury Tour<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Jakar Tshechu Festival is an annual event held at the courtyard of Jakar Dzong in Bumthang, Bhutan. 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