BUMTHANG CULTURAL TREK
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, you will be received by our representative and take you for sightseeing and transferred to your hotel in Paro.
Day 2
Paro Sightseeing
Hike to Taktsang (Tiger Nest). Then visit to Kyichu temple (one of the oldest temples built in 7th century by Tibetan King Songtshen Gompo. Overnight at hotel in Paro
Day 3
Paro– Thimphu
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu and sightseeing in Thimphu (Buddha point, memorial chorten, Heritage museum, Changangkha temple, ZorigChusum and Takin zoo). By evening Thimphu city tour and night in Thimphu
Day 4
Thimphu - Trongsa
Drive to Trongsa vai Dochhu-la pass (3000m) where on a clear day you can see the view of various mountain ranges. After the sightseeing at Dochhu-la, drive for lunch at Wangduephodrang and then drive to Trongsa crossing the Chele-la pass which is traditional boundary between east and west. Overnight at Trongsa
Day 5
Trongsa - Bumthang
In the morning, visit to Trongsa Ta-Dzong (watch tower) and visit to Trongsa Dzong which is ancestral abode of Bhutan’s royal family and then we proceed to Bumthang. After lunch, visit to 17th century Jakar Dzong and Kurjey temple. Overnight at Bumthang
Day 6
Bumthang – Ngang Lhakhang (14km, Approximately 6hrs)
The trek begins from there following the Chamkhar River and taking us through forest of blue pines and scrub bamboos. You will pass through different villages and temples and overnight camp at the village.
Day 7
Ngang Lhakhang – Ugyenchholing Palace
The trail ascends gradually through juniper forest towards Phephe-la pass (3340m). From there, trail descends to Tang valley and arriving at Ugyenchholing village (2850m). Overnight at village
Day 8
Ugyenchholing – Bumthang
In the morning, hike to Ugyenchholing palace (a beautiful private mansion) and then drive back to Bumthang. On the way, visit to Mebar-Tso where Terton Pema Lingpa has said to discovered the religious treasure in the 15th century. Overnight in Bumthang
Day 9
Bumthang - Punakha
In the morning, visit to Jambay lhakhang of 7th century and Tamshing Lhakhang built by Terton Pema Lingpa. After that, drive to Punakha with lunch en route. Overnight in Punakha
Day 10
Punakha – Paro
Visit ChimiLhakhang in morning and drive to Paro. After lunch leisure time (shopping or Paro town tour)
Day 11
Depart From Paro Airport
After breakfast, drive to airport for flight to onward destination.