Bumthang Cultural Trek

Long hidden but exquisite, so much so, culturally rich country is Bhutan. Although the exploration of culturally rich country Bhutan was once behind the curtain from the eyes of the tourists from different countries in the world, recently it has disclosed its different parameters for the visitors to explore the country. During our visit, we explore marvellous, wide and lush valleys, cultural treasury of rural life, local exquisite handicrafts, spectacular mountainous range and so on. The most and fantastic trek to explore unique as well as the exotic and outlandish experience of Bhutanese rural culture is Bumthang valley and its rural life.

Itinerary In Detail

Days 01 : Kathmandu Paro Fly
Fly to Paro from Kathmandu.

Days 02 : Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Drugyal Dzong. From here the peak of Chomolhari also known as Mountain of the Goddess " can be viewed clearly. On the way visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse.

Days 03 : Paro to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. In the afternoon visits the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late Third King.

Days 04 : Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to visit Tashichho Dzong. Also visit the handicraft emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are displayed. Visit the painting and woodcraft schools where traditional art and painting are still kept alive. Visit the Memorial Chorten, the National Library and Simtokha Dzong.

Days 05 : Thimphu to Trongsa
After breakfast drive to Trongsa. The journey to central Bhutan begins today.

Days 06 : Trongsa to Jakar (Bumthang)
Drive to Jakar (Bumthang). Bumthang is a land myth and mystery and tales of the Guru Padmasambhava. After that hike to visit Lame gompa, a temple built by the first King of Bhutan.

Days 07 : Bumthang to Halt
Visit the dairy Farm, the Swiss Cheese Factory and apple Juice factory. In the evening walk around the Bumthang Valley.

Days 08 : Bumthang to Nganglhakhang
The trek enters the Ngang yul (Land of the Swan) at the center of which lies the Nganglhakhang (Swan temple). This temple was filled with Swan, hence the name.

Days 09 : Nganglhakhang to Ugyenchholing
The trek starts with a gradual climb to Phepela Pass, which is the highest point of the trek route. The trial passes through beautiful forested areas where many stop scan be made to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. Enroute you can see the Ugyenchholing Palace.

Days 10 : Ugyenchholing to Jakar
The route follows the Tang Chu another trout filled river. On the bank is the Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang. The trek will pass the Member Tsho (Flaming Lake).

Days 11 : Jakar to Trongsa
After breakfast drive to Trongsa along the east west highway. In the evening scroll around Trongsa.

Days 12 : Trongsa to Thimphu
Drive back to Thimphu.

Days 13 : Thimphu to Paro to Kathmandu Fly
Drive to Paro International Airport and then fly back to Kathmandu.

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