Bumthang Cultural Trek- Bhutan
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Overview
Itinerary
BUMTHANG CULTURAL TREK- BHUTAN:
The lovely Bumthang valley is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of its oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Bumthang Cultural Trek is through Choekhor and Tang valley, passing and visiting Bumthang remote villages, ancient temples, and even a manor of Ugencholing. This trek is so named because the opportunities to visit villages and temples are greater than on most other treks in Bhutan. Though it is relatively easy and a short trek, there is one day of a long climb and descent (about 500m) to Phephe La (3360). However, there is no significant altitude gain as with other treks and your night halts are all below 3100 meters (10,100ft).
This three-day Bumthang valley cultural trek passes through several villages on its meandering route through the Bumthang countryside and provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life.Bumthang village trek is considered a more diversified cultural trek of Bhutan. this trek is considered a most scenic beautiful cultural trek. The Bumthang cultural trek has much richness and it is off the beaten trek in Bhutan. Bumthang trek is short and sweet to explore the natural beauty and culture.
The season for the Bumthang valley trek in Bhutan: The trek is recommended from March to May and then again from September to November.
The Bumthang cultural trek or tour of Bhutan can be combined with the Nepal trek, tour to Darjeeling and Sikkim, or even a cultural journey to India like Taj Mahal Agra, Jaipur, etc. Similarly, the Bhutan tour can be combined with Tibet ( Lhasa ) or Buddhist circuit tours like Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, etc. Which are the birthplace, enlightening place, first teaching given place, and Pari – Nirvana place of Buddha. Kindly ask us for details.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hike paro, Taktsang and punakha dzong.
- Easy trek to Bumthang village.
- Discover spiritual monastery and get to explore more.
- Fascinating culture and flora fauna of Bhutan.
- picturesque view of Himalayas.
Outline Itinerary
- day 01 : Arrival in Paro, transfer to the hotel
- day 02 : Day Hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s nest (2-3 hours hiking)
- day 03 : Drive to Thimpu from Paro (1 hour) and explore thimpu.
- day 04 : Drive to Wangduephodrang via Dochu-La Pass (4-5 hours)
- day 05 : Drive to Bumthang via Throngsa (6-7 hours)
- day 06 : Sightseeing in Bumthang city including Jakar Dzong
- day 07 : Trek from Bumthang to Ngang Lhakhang (300m), 5-6 hours
- day 08 : Trek from Ngang Lhakhang to Ugyenchholing (3100m), 6-7 hours
- day 09 : Trek Ugyenchholing to Jakar
- Day 10 : : Drive back to Wangduephodrang (5-6 hours)
- Day 11 : Drive back to Paro via Dochu-La Pass
- Day 12 : transfer to the Paro International airport – Departure
Notes & InclusionDetail Itinerary
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day 01: Arrival in Paro, transfer to the hotel
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day 02: Day Hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s nest (2-3 hours hiking)
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day 03: Drive to Thimpu from Paro (1 hour) and explore thimpu.
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day 04: Drive to Wangduephodrang via Dochu-La Pass (4-5 hours)
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day 05: Drive to Bumthang via Throngsa (6-7 hours)
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day 06: Sightseeing in Bumthang city including Jakar Dzong
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day 07: Trek from Bumthang to Ngang Lhakhang (300m), 5-6 hours
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day 08: Trek from Ngang Lhakhang to Ugyenchholing (3100m), 6-7 hours
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day 09: Trek Ugyenchholing to Jakar
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Day 10: : Drive back to Wangduephodrang (5-6 hours)
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Day 11: Drive back to Paro via Dochu-La Pass
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Day 12: transfer to the Paro International airport – Departure
GalleryCost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop off
- All Transfers as per the itinerary
- Accommodation as per the itinerary with all meals
- Bhutan Entry Fees
- All Permit and Entrance Fees
- Sightseeing's
- Guide and Driver
- Welcome or Farewell Dinner as per your choice
- All Taxes and surcharges
Cost Excludes
- International Airfares to Paro and Airport tax
- Personal expenses such as laundry, liquor, room service, phone bills, bar bills, etc.
- Tips to Guide and Driver
- Travel Insurance
- Any cost occurs from any unfavorable conditions such as landslide, bad weather, flight cancellation, etc.
