Bumdra Trek

Standard: Easy
Season: February – June & September – December

Day 01: Arrival – Paro
Day 02: Paro – Sangchoekor – Bumdra (Trek Begins)
Day 03: Bumdra – Paro (Trek Ends)
Day 04: Paro – Excursion to Cheli la pass – Thimphu
Day 05: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 06: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue
Day 07: Punakha – Paro
Day 08: Departure

Day 01: Arrival – Paro (54km, 01 hour)

On arrival at Paro airport, our representative from our company will greet you and assist in escorting you to the closest accommodation. an afternoon, followed by a visit.

• National Museum (Ta-Dzong), home to one-of-a-kind collections of historical clothing, textiles, Thangkha paintings, and more
• Paro Dzong was built in 1646. As you approach the fortress, you will cross a traditional wooden bridge.

Evening freely scrolls around town. overnight stay in Paro.

Day 02: Paro – Sangchoekor – Bumdra (7km, 4 hours), Trek Begins

We will drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College at 2800 meters and begin a hike with ponies. The first 2 hours are steep but gradually get gentler, offering stunning mountain and Paro valley views. We will camp below the Bumdra monastery, a 17th-century cave allegedly built by Buddhist female angels. If a caretaker is present, we can visit temples. If energy allows, we can continue to a 4000-meter peak for panoramic views. The round trip takes 2–3 hours. Camping at 3800 m

Day 03: Bumdra – Paro (15 km, 6 hours) Trek ends

Today we’ll start our return hike, but first we’ll take a twisting detour into the forest. We will ultimately get to ZangtoPelri (Heaven on Earth), which is positioned above the rock. We will soon start descending to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which is perched on a rocky ledge. From here, you can see the monastery’s roofs. Guru Rinpoche, the second Buddha in Bhutan, is claimed to have arrived in the 8th century flying on the back of a tigress and meditated where Taktsang Monastery currently stands.

Evening freely scrolls around town. overnight stay in Paro. 

Day 04: Paro – Excursion to Cheli la pass – Thimphu (127km, 3 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Chilela Pass. On a clear day, there is a superb view of Mts. Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. followed by a visit.

• Airport Bird’s Eye view point and River side.
• On the way there, stop by Tachogang Lhakhang (the temple). The bridge leading there is a 15th-century iron suspension bridge.
• The Tashichho Dzong (fortress), built on the Wang Chhu riverside in 1641, is the most impressive building in Thimphu.

Evening freely wandered the city. overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 05: Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfast, followed by a visit

• Memorial Chorten (Stupa) was built in 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan.
• The Buddha Dordenma statue is one of the world’s largest Buddha Rupas.
• Simply Bhutan is a living museum and a photo studio.

Lunch will be served at a top tourist restaurant in town, followed by a visit.

• Zorig Chusum is a thirteen-domain classification of arts, crafts, and technological abilities.
• Archery stadium (Archery is a national game of Bhutan)
• Bhutanese authentic craft street

Evenings are free for exploring the city. Staying a night in Thimphu

Day 06: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue (71km, 2 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochu-la Pass (3,088 m). A clear day offers the most spectacular view over the highest peaks of the Himalayas.

• Druk Wangyal Chorten (Temple) at Dochu La/Nature walks
• On the way, stop in Lobesa and take a short hike to Chimi Temple. It is popularly believed that childless couples who worship at this shrine are frequently rewarded with a child fairly quickly.
• Punakha Dzong, the second oldest fortress, was built in 1637 and situated between the female and male rivers (Traditional Wooden Bridge).
• Suspension bridges: walk on one of Bhutan’s longest bridges of its kind, which connects the settlements and the dzong. 

Evening freely scrolls around town. Overnight stay in Punakha/Wangdue

Day 07: Punakha – Paro (125km, 03 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Paro, followed by a visit.

• Drive to the starting point and hike to the Khamsum Yulay Temple, showcasing Bhutan’s architecture and arts. Enjoy stunning views of Punakha Valley and the Mochu River.

NB: River rafting will be offered in Punakha; however, you are liable for the cost.

• Royal Botanical Park (lhampheri)
• Airport Bird’s Eye view point and River side.

Evening freely scrolls around town. overnight stay in Paro.

 Day 08: Departure

After an early breakfast, drive to Paro airport for a flight to your onward destination

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