Jumolhari Mountain Festival
Jumolhari Mountain Festival
Overview
Rising over 7000 meters, Jomolhari is a prominent destination for trekkers and alpine adventurers. The communities along its routes are known for their deep connection to the land and their sustainable way of life. They celebrate a rich culture and diverse wildlife that inhabits the region, including the elusive snow leopard. The festival highlights this unique heritage with a snow leopard-themed song, traditional archery and darts contests, dances, yak rides, highland delicacies, and a fair showcasing local products. The festival typically takes place in mid-October.
This is a personalized, private tour that can be curated to your liking – whether you're a solo traveler, part of a family, or with a group of friends. We’re happy to adjust the activities, pace, and duration to match your interests and schedule. This is your trip, your way!
Highlight
- Bhutanese joyfully commemorating Buddha’s life through Buddhist festivals.
- Mule routes, mountain passes, farms, villages, and farmhouses, as well as temples and monasteries located on peaks and ridges, rural homes, and distinctive architecture.
- Daily interactions with a diversity of individuals, including farmers, riders, shopkeepers, bar owners, weavers, monks, teachers, and kids, all of whom are continuously kind, responsive to our interest in them, and genuinely keen to learn more about us.
- Practice and competition in archery.
- Culture and history.
- Local shops, textiles, and handmade goods.
- Climb herders’ paths to admire valley vistas and colorful prayer flags.
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest
