BUMTHANG OWL TREK
Overview of the tour
Bumthang Valley Trek
Begin your 3-day trek in the picturesque Bumthang Valley, unveiling a luxurious panorama of landscapes, cultural sites, and diverse flora and fauna.
Scenic Trail
Wind through lush forests, catching glimpses of Mount Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan's highest peak, amidst breathtaking scenery.
Rich Tapestry of Nature and Culture
Encounter a rich tapestry of nature and culture as you explore diverse vegetation, immersing yourself in the vibrant ecosystem and cultural heritage of Bhutan.
Immersive Experience
This trek promises an immersive experience, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration in the heart of Bhutan's stunning landscapes.
Itinerary and Tour Cost
- Arrive Paro International Airport
- Meet with representative from Bhutan Journeys
- Transfer to your hotel
- Visit Paro Dzong, fortress
- Paro town
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day hike to Paro Taktsang, Tiger Nest, most venerated site in Bhutan
- Kyichu monastery, the oldest monastery in Bhutan
- Visit Farmhouse
- Experience hot stone bath
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Punakha via Dochula pass, 3050M/10,000ft,
- Pass offer panoramic views of Himalayan peaks.
- Descend to Lobesa, Punakha
- Drive to visit Punakha Dzong
- Chimi Lakhang (Temple of fertility- Drukpa Kunley, Divine Madman)
- Visit Lobesa Village
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Trongsa, 5-6 hours drive
- Visit Wangdue Dzong
- Encounter beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, scattered settlement,
- Pele La pass (3350m 11000ft),
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park,
- Valley of Yak herders
- Chendebji Chorten and impressive forest.
- Several villages and stunning views of Trongsa Dzong.
- Overnight: Hotel
- After breakfast visit Trongsa Dzong,
- Ta Dzong ( watch tower)
- Drive toward Bumthang via Yotong la pass (11,600 ft)
- On the way you will visit Weaving Center.( “Yathara “ woolen cloths)
- Check in your hotel
- Overnight: Hotel
- Morning drive through picturesque valley of Jakar
Visit Kurjey monastery - Drive to Menchugang
- Distance: 10 Kms/ 6 miles
- Time: 5 hrs
- Menchugang: 2,900m/ 9809.71 ft
- Schonate: 3450m/ 11.319ft
- Overnight: Camp
Distance: 12 kms/ 7.4 miles
Time : 5 – 6 hrs
Brangela las : 3600m / 11,811ft
Kitiphu: 3870m / 12,697ft
Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 11 Kms/7.9 miles
- Time: 5-6 hrs
- Visit Chudrak and Tharpaling monastery
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer early morning to Phobjikha via Trongsa
- 5-6 hours drive
- Visit Trongsa Dzong,
- Drive over Pelela pass to Phobjikha Valley.
- Leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Hike eco natural trail with
- Drive to visit Gangtey Monastery
- Drive to Thimphu via Wangdue over Dochula pass
- Check in your Hotel
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Visit following places of cultural interest
- Memorial Chorten, dedicated to 3rd King Of Bhutan
- Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha statue,169 ft)
- Art and craft Institute
- Depart to Paro, 2 hours
- Check in your hotel
- Leisure
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to airport for your onward flight
- Price Includes:
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- All meals included (B/L/ D) at 3 star hotels and restaurants
- Transportation for the entire trip
- Service of licensed English speaking tour
- Experience driver
- Visa fee
- Sustainable Development fee
- Entrance fee museum, monument, permits etc.
- Provide Trek equipment, two men sleeping tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chair
- Pack ponies for carrying trek equipment
- Mineral Water on culture tour and boiled water water on the trek
- Services of horseman
- Mineral water
- Price Excludes:
- Airfare for your desired flight sector to fly into and depart from Bhutan
- Insurance Document
- Sleeping bag
- Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Tips
