13-Day Jomolhari Festival Trek & Cultural Immersion

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13 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

This 13-day odyssey takes you deep into Bhutan's heart — from postcard valleys to high Himalayan camps — culminating in the vibrant Jomolhari Mountain Festival. Expect traditions beyond the guidebook: painting in craft school, mailing your own postcards, hoisting prayer flags at dawn, and savouring farm-to-table meals in homesteads. Boutique stays, private guided treks, and wellness touches woven in make this more than a hike — it's a soulful journey.

What's Included

Licensed English-speaking Raven guide with insight.
Accommodation (7 nights in boutique hotels, eco-lodges & family farmhouses)
Bhutan visa fee & Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
Private SUVs or vans (Toyota/Hyundai/Kia) with A/C, heaters & seat belts; larger groups travel in a comfortable 20-seat Toyota Coaster bus.
All monastery, museum & park entrance fees included.
All meals included with tea, coffee & snacks in hand-selected cafés. Enjoy à la carte dining at curated restaurants, farmhouses & boutique lodges as per itinerary.
Lunch (Optional[13])
Lunch
Bottled water during the tour.
Dinner (Optional[12])
Dinner
Signature Raven experiences: dress-up photo, tree planting, archery, hot stone bath, butter lamps.
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast
All applicable taxes & surcharges.
Branded, warm tents with full trekking logistics including porters, kitchen crew, and dining tent.
International flights to/from Bhutan.
Bank/Credit Card transaction fees.
Personal expenses & souvenirs.
Travel insurance (recommended).
Alcoholic beverages.
Any services not mentioned in inclusions.
Gratuities are not mandatory. If your trip goes well, a thank-you for your guide & chauffeur is appreciated. Tips are not expected at hotels/restaurants as service charges are included.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

“Our Raven Tours Bhutan guide will greet you at Paro International Airport arrival hall, holding a placard with Raven Tours Bhutan and a white scarf decorated with the Eight Lucky Signs.”

Itinerary

Duration: 13 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu

    4 stops
  • 1
    Paro International Airport

    Warm welcome by your guide and private transfer.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

    Cross the ancient iron bridge to a riverside temple.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Bhutan Post

    Choose stamps, send postcards with your own photo to friends & family.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Try painting, sculpting, and observing local students.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Thimphu Culture & Nature

    7 stops
  • 5
    Wangdi-tse Monastery

    Wangditse Monastery Hike → Morning yoga session in the courtyard.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Motithang Takin Preserve

    Meet Bhutan’s national animal, the gentle and mythical takin.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Buddha Dordenma

    Peaceful spiritual encounter with the world’s tallest sitting Buddha.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Centenary Farmers Market

    Explore stalls of local produce and handicrafts.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Tea, coffee & snacks break.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Thimphu

    Thimphu City Stroll (1 hour) → Explore Norzin Lam, boutiques & cafés.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Changlimithang Stadium & Archery Ground

    Witness Bhutan's national sport in action

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Thimphu to Punakha

    4 stops
  • 12
    Dochula Pass

    Admire 108 chortens framed by panoramic Himalayan vistas.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13

    Scenic tea/snack stop with rest break.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Punakha Dzong

    Explore Bhutan’s riverside fortress of happiness.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Punakha

    Aum Leki’s Farmhouse → Join a hands-on cooking class with a Bhutanese family, preparing traditional recipes before sharing the meal.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Punakha Valley Experiences

    5 stops
  • 16
    Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

    Hike through rice fields to a riverside temple with valley views.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 17

    Riverside Garuda Café, Khuruthang → Refreshment stop for tea and snacks by the river.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Punakha

    Mo Chhu River → Rafting/Kayaking adventure through Punakha's scenic valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 19
    Punakha

    Raven's signature experience with private blessings, butter lamp lighting, archery, and interaction with monks.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Punakha

    Visit a local school and engage with students.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Punakha to Paro via Dochula Pass

    2 stops
  • 21

    Scenic forest and ridge trail with panoramic Himalayan views.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 22
    Thimphu

    Café at the Bend → Short tea break en route

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Paro Highlights & Tiger’s Nest

    3 stops
  • 23

    Guided hike to Bhutan's most iconic cliffside temple.

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 24
    Paro

    Traditional Hot Stone Bath → Relaxing herbal soak experience in the evening.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 25
    Paro

    Leisurely stroll through handicraft shops and cafés

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Shana to Thangthangkha

    1 stop
  • 26

    Jomolhari Festival Trek → Begin your journey along river valleys and forest trails Trek through pine and rhododendron forests → Scenic landscapes with glimpses of high peaks Thangthangkha Camp → First night in the highlands (6–7 hours trekking, camp ~3,600m)

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Thangthangkha to Jangothang (Jomolhari Base Camp)

    1 stop
  • 27

    Trek to Jangothang → Gradual ascent through highland valleys with yak pastures (5–6 hours trekking, camp ~4,080m) Jomolhari Mountain Festival → Join locals in the highlands for traditional mask dances, folk songs, and cultural performances. Dress in Bhutanese Attire → Wear the national kira or gho to immerse in the festival spirit fully.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Jangothang (Festival & Prayer Flags)

    1 stop
  • 28

    Jomolhari Mountain Festival → Full day immersed in mask dances, cultural performances, and highland traditions Dress in Bhutanese Attire → Wear kira or gho for a deeper cultural connection and stunning festival photos. Prayer Flag Hoisting → Raise colourful flags against the Himalayan backdrop, sending blessings of peace and compassion Leisurely Exploration → Interact with herders and monks, and experience local games unique to the highlands.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Jangothang to Soi Yaksa

    1 stop
  • 29

    Trek from Jangothang → Begin ascent across mountain passes with dramatic Himalayan panoramas (7–8 hours trekking) Bongtsho La Pass (~4,890m) → Stunning views of Mt. Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and neighbouring peaks Descent into Yak Pastures → Encounter grazing yaks and pristine alpine valleys Soi Yaksa Camp → Settle into your highland campsite (~3,800m)

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    Soi Yaksa to Thombu Shong

    1 stop
  • 30

    Trek from Soi Yaksa → Follow alpine ridges and meadows into quieter highlands (6–7 hours trekking) Takhung La Pass (~4,520m) → Sweeping views of snowcapped ranges and remote valleys. Highland Meadows → Encounter yak herders and untouched alpine landscapes. Thombu Shong Camp → Evening camp set in a serene valley (~4,180m)

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Thombu Shong to Sharna, then return to Paro

    2 stops
  • 31
    Paro

    Trek from Thombu Shong → Descend through forests and valleys to Sharna (7–8 hours trekking, ~2,850m) Scenic Drive to Paro → Transfer from trek endpoint back to the valley

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 32
    Paro

    Restore body and spirit with a Bhutanese wellness treatment.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Farewell from Paro

    1 stop
  • 33
    Paro International Airport

    Private transfer to Paro International Airport. Take off with memories of Bhutan’s culture, landscapes, and festivals.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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