Tour Overview
This 3- 4 day trek takes place in Bumthang, one of the most picturesque valleys and the heart land of Buddhism in Bhutan. It is an ideal trek for amateur trekkers as the altitude does not exceeds over 3,450m.
It passes through several villages and sacred monasteries, providing ample opportunity to experience rural life. A local festival could also be included in the trek to spice up your experiences.
Itinerary
Arrive Paro Airport
Meet with representative from Bhutan Journeys.
Transfer to your hotel
Visit Paro Rimpong Dzong. Archery and Paro town
Evening at leisure
Overnight: Hotel
- Day hike to Taktsang monastery
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Experience hot stone bath
Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Punakha, 4-5 hours drive.
- Visit Iron Chain Bridge
- Dochula pass. 10,000ft, 3050m, panoramic views of eastern Himalayas
- Descend to Lobesa, Punakha
Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Trongsa, drive 5-6 hours
- View 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
- Walk to visit Trongsa Dzong, impressive sight
- Ta Dzong, houses the most fascinating museum of the Nations.
- Depart to Bumthang over Yongtong la pass( 3400m)
- Descend to Chumey Valley and
- Visit Weaving Center,( woolen clothes)
- Drive to about 30 minutes to Jakar
- Leisure
Overnight: Hotel
- Distance: 14 km / 8.7 Miles
- Time: 4-5 hours
- Ngalhakhang: 2,800m/ 9184ft
Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 12 Km/ 7.4 Miles
- Time: 6-7 hrs.
- Phepela La: 3556m/11,693ft
- Takhung: 2920m/9578ft
- Experience local living at farmhouse
Overnight: Farm House
- Distance: 11-14.5 km/ 7-9 Miles
- Time: 6-7 hrs.
- Ugyen Choling: 2805m/ 9200ft
Overnight: Hotel
- Depart to Phobjikha Wangdue via Trongsa, drive 6-7 hours
- Enjoying beautiful landscape, villages and pristine vegetarian.
- Drive over Pelela pass and lawala pass.
- Descend to Phobjikha Valley, winter habitat for black necked cranes
Overnight: Hotel
- Eco natural trail hike
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
- Depart to Thimphu via Punakha
Overnight: Hotel
Participate to visit following place of cultural interest.
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue)
- Takin Enclosure
- Handicrafts
- 2 hours drive to Paro.
Overnight: Hotel
Transfer to Paro international Airport
Cost Includes
Includes
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- All meals included (B/L/ D) at 3 star hotels and restaurants
- Transportation for the entire tour
- Service of licensed English speaking tour guide
- Experience driver
- Visa for Bhutan
- Government fee, Royalty, Taxes and Surcharge for group travelling as one or two person
- Entrance fee museum, monument, permits etc.
- Mineral water
- Trek Equipment: Sleeping tent, Dinning tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table, Chair and sleeping mat. You need to bring your own sleeping bag.
- Pack ponies for carrying trek equipment.
- Services of Trek cook, trek assistant and horsemen
- Mineral water on cultural tour and boiled water on the trek
Excludes
- Airfare for your desired flight sector to fly into and depart from Bhutan
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Insurance fees
- Tips
