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13-Day Jomolhari Festival Trek & Cultural Immersion

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Overview

Available languages

English

312 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

Bottled water during the tour.

Signature Raven experiences: dress-up photo, tree planting, archery, hot stone bath, butter lamps.

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

Paro Airport
Paro Bhutan
“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.”

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival in Paro & Transfer to Thimphu

Accommodations

Thimphu Tower - Boutique city hotel overlooking Clock Tower Square, blending modern comfort with central location.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Mountain Café, Paro → Café fare with local & continental options, relaxed setting.

DINNER

Dinner

The Black Sheep Restaurant → À la carte menu choices.

1

Warm welcome by your guide and private transfer.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

Cross the ancient iron bridge to a riverside temple.

45 minutes • Admission Included
3

Bhutan Post

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

1 hour • Admission Included
4

Try painting, sculpting, and observing local students.

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 2

Thimphu Culture & Nature

Accommodations

Thimphu Tower - Boutique city hotel overlooking Clock Tower Square, blending modern comfort with central location.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

A delectable breakfast will be served at the hotel.

LUNCH

Lunch

Zombala Restaurant → Momos and spicy Bhutanese stews.

DINNER

Dinner

Heritage Home Restaurant → Traditional family-style dining.

1

Wangdi-tse Monastery

Wangditse Monastery Hike → Morning yoga session in the courtyard.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Motithang Takin Preserve

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

45 minutes • Admission Included
3

Buddha Dordenma

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

45 minutes • Admission Included
4

Centenary Farmers Market

Explore stalls of local produce and handicrafts.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

Tea, coffee & snacks break.

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Thimphu

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
7

Changlimithang Stadium & Archery Ground

Witness Bhutan's national sport in action

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Thimphu to Punakha

Accommodations

Aum Leki's Farmhouse Homestay – Family-hosted stay offering warm Bhutanese hospitality.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

A delectable breakfast will be served at the hotel.

LUNCH

Lunch

Acho Daka Restaurant – simple Bhutanese comfort food.

DINNER

Dinner

Aum Leki’s Farmhouse – dishes prepared during your cooking activity with hosts.

1

Dochula Pass

Admire 108 chortens framed by panoramic Himalayan vistas.

45 minutes • Admission Included
2

Scenic tea/snack stop with rest break.

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Punakha Dzong

Explore Bhutan’s riverside fortress of happiness.

1 hour • Admission Included
4

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 Not Applicable
Day 4

Punakha Valley Experiences

Accommodations

Gaselo Eco Lodge – Rustic eco-lodge set amidst Punakha's landscapes, offering comfort with a serene village setting.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Aum Leki’s Farmhouse – traditional farmhouse breakfast with local flavors.

LUNCH

Lunch

Acho Daka Restaurant – classic Bhutanese comfort dishes.

DINNER

Dinner

Gaselo Eco Lodge – relaxed dining with farm-to-table touches.

1

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

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

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Khuruthang

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

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Punakha

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Punakha

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

Punakha

Visit a local school and engage with students.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Punakha to Paro via Dochula Pass

Accommodations

Eco Nest Resort, Paro – Charming boutique retreat in Paro Valley, blending eco-inspired design with serene surroundings.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Gaselo Eco Lodge – wholesome lodge breakfast before departure.

LUNCH

Lunch

Druk Wangyel Café – Bhutanese dishes with high-altitude views.

DINNER

Dinner

Mountain Café, Paro – cozy café with continental and Bhutanese options.

1

Scenic forest and ridge trail with panoramic Himalayan views.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Thimphu

Café at the Bend → Short tea break en route

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

Paro Highlights & Tiger’s Nest

Accommodations

Eco Nest Resort, Paro – Charming boutique retreat in Paro Valley, blending eco-inspired design with serene surroundings.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Eco Nest Resort – fresh valley breakfast before the hike.

LUNCH

Lunch

Taktshang Cafeteria – simple hot meal with monastery views.

DINNER

Dinner

Eco Nest Resort – relaxed dining after the day's hike and wellness session.

1

Guided hike to Bhutan's most iconic cliffside temple.

7 hours • Admission Included
2

Paro

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Paro

Leisurely stroll through handicraft shops and cafés

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Shana to Thangthangkha

Accommodations

Serviced Tented Camp, Thangthangkha – Comfortable alpine camping with crew support team and hot meals.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Eco Nest Resort – hearty start before the trek.

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic during the trek – freshly prepared by the trekking crew.

DINNER

Dinner

At camp, a hot meal is cooked by the support team under the stars.

1

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 Not Applicable
Day 8

Thangthangkha to Jangothang (Jomolhari Base Camp)

Accommodations

Serviced Tented Camp – Festival base camp beneath Mt. Jomolhari with full crew support and dramatic mountain views

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

At camp – hot breakfast before trekking.

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic during the trek – prepared by the trekking crew.

DINNER

Dinner

At camp – freshly cooked meal under alpine skies.

1

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 Not Applicable
Day 9

Jangothang (Festival & Prayer Flags)

Accommodations

Serviced Tented Camp – Festival base camp beneath Mt. Jomolhari with full crew support and dramatic mountain views

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

At camp – hot meal prepared by crew.

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic-style lunch during the festival.

DINNER

Dinner

At camp – hearty dinner in the highlands.

1

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 Included
Day 10

Jangothang to Soi Yaksa

Accommodations

Serviced Tented Camp – Alpine campsite with full crew support, blending remoteness with comfort in the highlands

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

At camp – hot meal before departure.

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic during the trek – prepared by the trekking crew.

DINNER

Dinner

At camp – hearty dinner with warm drinks under the stars.

1

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 Not Applicable
Day 11

Soi Yaksa to Thombu Shong

Accommodations

Serviced Tented Camp, Thombu Shong – Remote campsite with striking mountain views, supported by a full trekking crew.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

At camp – hot morning meal with tea and porridge.

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic during the trek – freshly prepared by crew.

DINNER

Dinner

At camp – warm dinner with soup and locally inspired dishes.

1

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 Not Applicable
Day 12

Thombu Shong to Sharna, then return to Paro

Accommodations

Eco Nest Resort, Paro – Charming eco-boutique retreat surrounded by Paro Valley landscapes.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

At camp – hot trek breakfast before descent.

LUNCH

Lunch

Picnic during the trek – freshly prepared by the crew.

DINNER

Dinner

Namgay Brewery – farewell dinner with a boutique brewery experience.

1

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 Not Applicable
2

Paro

Restore body and spirit with a Bhutanese wellness treatment.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 13

Farewell from Paro

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Eco Nest Resort – final breakfast before departure.

LUNCH

Lunch

Not included (depending on flight schedule).

1

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

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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