BUMTHANG CULTURAL TOURS & TREKS
$3285.00
Overview
Trip Introduction:
Bumthang is one of the 20 districts comprising Bhutan, containing four mountain valleys of Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor.
Bumthang valley cultural trek starts from Thimpu, passing through several Buddhist villages. The rural trek provides an exceptional opportunity to observe Bumthang’s rural life. You'll travel along scenic trails through traditional villages and Eco-conservation areas, into lush valleys and shady woodlands and along spectacular mountain ridges and riverside trails.
Rich in Buddhist architecture, the trail follows through numerous monasteries, ancient temples, spectacular mountain sceneries and praying monks. Membar Tsho, Kurje Monastery, Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Padtshaling Gonpa are few of the most notable landmarks of Bumthang.
Outline Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro (2,250m / 7,382ft)
Day 02: Paro to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 54 km, 1 hour, hike to Taktsang Monastery
Day 03: Sightseeing in Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu to Punakha (1,250m/4,100ft): 76 km, 2 - 3 hours
Day 05: Punakha to Bumthang (2,850m/9,350ft): 214 km, 7 hours
Day 06: Trek to Ngang Lhakhang (2,895m/9,500ft):10Km, 2 - 3 hours, Trek begins
Day 07: Trek to Ugyen Choling (2,895m/9,500ft):18Km, 6 - 7 hours
Day 08: Trek to Jakar/Bumthang (2,745m/9,000ft): 2Km, 1.5 hours : Trek ends
Day 09: Bumthang to Wangdue (1,240m/4,068ft): 197 km, 6 hours
Day 10: Wangdue to Paro: 124 km, 3 - 4 hours
Day 11: Departure from Bhutan
Included/Excluded
- Bhutan Visa, Bhutan Travel Permit, Trek Permit and National Park Fee for the Pickups and drops from hotels and airports
- Government approved A and B category hotels in the cities and camping(tents) during trekking on twin- shared basis
- All meals, tea and snacks
- English speaking, trained and experienced local guide and staff
- All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
- Porter services for trekking
- Tents and Kitchen utensils for trekking
- Company services and all required Bhutanese government taxes/royalties
- Airfare for International flights to and from Bhutan
- Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry, etc.)
- Personal camping gears (sleeping bag, torch etc)
- Trip cancellation and medical/evacuation insurance
- Tips for staff/guide
- Travel Insurance
Tour Plan
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Tour Map
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