Bumthang Cultural Trek

Starting out from the splendid Bumthang valley, this three days trek passes through several villages on its meandering route through Bumthang countryside. This trek provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life.

Day 01 : Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, received by Worldways Travels Counterpart in Bhutan representative and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : Paro
Full day sightseeing of Paro. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. You drive through a breezy hilltop rises Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's most ancient fortress. You visit the Memorial Stupa of the Late King, the Traditional Medicine Institute, the Painting School, the National Library that house ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 : Thimphu - Tongsa
Drive to Tongsa via Dochula pass ( alt. 3,100 m). From this pass, on a clear day, one can have a superb view of the highest peaks in Bhutan such as Gangkar Puensum, table mountain, Jeje Khang, Masagang, Gangchey Ta. Drive further to Wangdiphodrang town which is also lunch stop. Then proceed to Tongsa crossing 3,300 m Pelela pass. Overnight at lodge.

Day 05 : Tongsa - Bumthang
Visit Tongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong, the Jakar Dzong built in 17th century during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the first religious and temporal ruler of Bhutan and Kurje monastery
Overnight at lodge.

Day 06 : Bumthang - Ngang Lhakhang - Walking time about 6 hours.
The trek begins today. Trek route follows the Chamkhar Chu river, coming across many villages and temples. Today is very relaxing and easy day.Arrive at the village camp at the altitude of 2,900m.

Day 07 : Ngang Lhakhang - Ugyenchholing - Walking time 7-8 hours
The trail ascends gradually towards the Phephe la pass, walking through the forests of junipers, until you arrive at the pass at an altitude of 3,340 m. After the path descend to Tang valley, finally arriving at Ugyenchholing village.

Day 08 : Ugyenchholing - Bumthang
Morning walk upto the Ugyenchholing Dzong. Visit the Dzong and surrounding village, then drive to Jakar (Bumthang) following the Tang Chu river until arriving at main road.
Overnight at lodge.

Day 09 : Bumthang - Punakha
We visit Jambey Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, located on opposite side of the river is important place to visit, housing interesting religious paintings. Drive to Punakha with lunch enroute.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Punakha - Paro
Today is the relaxing day. Arrive Paro by lunch time. Evening take a stroll through Paro market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Paro depart
Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to Kathmandu.