Bumthang Cultural Trek

Day by day

1. 01

   Day 1 · Arrive Paro

   Today, we take an early morning flight and arrive at Paro, where you will be meeting our representative and then you will be transferred to your Hotel once we cover up the formalities. During day, we can go for a general sightseeing.

   Hotel

2. 02

   Day 2 · Sightseeing in Paro

   The day calls for a full day sightseeing in Paro. So, we drive to Drukgyel Dzong, which was built in 1646. From here, we can also watch the finest views of Mt. Chomolhari. On our way back, we visit, Kyichu Lhakhang, monastery built in the 7th century. These two shrines are the one of the most sacred places in Bhutan. After lunch, we visit Ta Dzong, which was previously built as a watchtower to protect Rinpung Dzong. In 1968, it was inaugurated as the National Museum. Also, we take a visit to Rinpung Dzong ("fortress of the heap of jewels"), the center of district administration. Rinpung Dzong is also the home of the local monk body.

   Hotel

3. 03

   Day 3 · Paro to Thimphu

   Having our breakfast, we drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. A good view of Simtokha Dzong, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal can be observed on the way; it is standing on a hillock above the road. In the afternoon, we trip to Tashichhodzong, the impressive fortress/monastery built in 1641. It was built by first Shabdrung and again reconstructed in the 1960s. Also, we will explore National Memorial Chorten. And in the evening, we will browse in the Handicrafts Emporium, including the splendid thangkha paintings and exquisitely woven textiles. Bhutan is famous for all these things.

   Hotel

4. 04

   Day 4 · Thimphu to Tongsa

   We drive to Tongsa via Dochu-la pass (3,088m) capturing superb views of Bhutan's highest peaks, namely, Masagang (7,158m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Zongaphugang (7,060m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Gangkar Puensum, the highest (7,497m) and more. Zongaphugang is the table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana. Continuing our trail, we arrive at Tongsa.

   Hotel

5. 05

   Day 5 · Tongsa to Bumthang

   We visit Tongsa Dzong, an ancestral abode of Bhutan's royal family after which, we visit Ta Dzong that was built as a watchtower to guard Tongsa Dzong. In the afternoon, we take a look at Jakar Dzong and then Kurje monastery, built in the 17th century, where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century. The body imprint is found on rocks.

   Lodge

6. 06

   Day 6 · Bumthang to Ngang Lhakhang

   We follow down to Chamkhar Chu River via meadows, forests of blue pine and scrub bamboo. We then pass by the villages and temples till we reach Ngang Lhakhang.

   5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp

This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.