The Jomolhari Mountain Festival is a captivating two-day event held at the foot of Mt. Jomolhari, where communities residing along one of Bhutan’s most breathtaking trekking routes come together. The festival is celebrated at Dangochong village, some gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhang every year in October. This festival not only honours the rich culture of these communities but also celebrates the awe-inspiring natural wonders that envelop them. Among these wonders, the elusive and graceful snow leopard takes centre stage.
Jomolhari Mountain Festival was recently introduced as a tourism product. The festival takes place at the base of the Jomolhari Mountains. The Festival offers many exciting programs, Dance, and unique experiences. Jomolhari Mountain Festival is an exquisitely themed two-day event celebrated at the base of Mt. Jumolhari by communities located along one of the most scenic trekking routes in Bhutan. The festival celebrates the culture of the communities living together with the natural wonders that surround them: one, in particular, is the elusive, yet elegant, snow leopard! This endangered cat thrives in the region; several camera trap photos and definite signs have established the region as one of the best snow leopard habitats in Bhutan.
Jumolhari Mountain Festival Overview
Jumolhari Mountain Festival Tour outline
- Day 01: Arrive at Paro International Airport and drive to Hotel—altitude 2300M.
- Day 02: Paro Tiger Nest Hike. Distance 15KM | Walking time 4 Hours | Altitude 3120M.
- Day 03: Paro to Shana. Distance 17km | Walking time 5-6 hours | Altitude 2800M.
- Day 04: Shana to Thathangka. Distance 21km | Walking time 7-8 hours | Altitude 3610M.
- Day 05: Thathangka to Jangothang. Distance 17km | Walking time 5-6hours | Altitude 4080m
- Day 06: Jangothang Halt and attend the Jomolhari Mountain Festival.Altitude 4080m
- Day 07: Attend Festival—altitude 4080M.
- Day 08 Jangothang to Shana.Distance 18km | Walking time 5-6hours | Altitude 2800m
- Day 09: Shana to Paro. Distance 17km | Walking time 5-6 hours | Altitude 2300M.
- Day 10: Paro full day Rest and local sightseeing.Altitude 2300M.
- Day 11: Paro to airport drop.Altitude 2300M.
Mountain Festival Tour Cost
- Solo Traveller Cost USD 4900
- 2 Pax Group Cost USD 3540.00 Per Person
- 3 to 4 Pax Group cost USD 3100 Per Person
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Trip Highlights
- Enjoy the Religious Dance of Guru in different forms.
- Get the Photoshoot at the Festival.
- Converse with locals.
- Get the opportunity to mingle with tribal people of Laya.
- Enjoy watching Blue sheep and Takins around the Mountains.