Jakar Tshechu
Festival Date: 10th -12th Nov
Location: Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.
Tour Duration: 3 days
The annual three day Jakar tshechu festival 2024 in Bhutan will be held at the Jakar dzong. It is one of the famous festivals in Bumthang and showcases several sacred mask dances. Besides, many different folk songs and dances that are performed by the local people. The people witness the festival dressed in their finest clothes and is one of the most popular festivals among tourists. It is held in mostly in the end of october or beginning of november.
Highlights - Jakar Tshechu
- Witness the spectacular Jakar festival Bhutan 2024.
- Experience unique culture and traditions.
- Meet local people.
- Visit ancient monasteries, temples and dzongs.
- Scenic mountain flight.
- Beautiful landscapes.
- Pristine villages and farm houses.
Jakar Tshechu - Tour Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 2: Paro sightseeing – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery | 7 km | Hike: 4 hours | Altitude: 2200 m.
- Day 3: Paro – Bumthang sightseeing | By flight | 25 minutes | Altitude: 2600 m.
- Day 4: Bumthang – Witness the Jakar festival in Bhutan | Altitude: 2600 m.
- Day 5: Jakar Festival Bhutan 2024 – Excursion to Ogen Choling palace | 40 km | Drive: 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Day 6: Bumthang – Trongsa sightseeing – Gangtey | 186 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: 2334 m.
- Day 10: Paro – Departure (End of Jakar tshechu festival tour).
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