Bumpthang Cultural Trek
This trek provides unique experience to the trekkers.
It is an easy and moderate trek. The best season to
make this trek is March, April, May, September, October
and November. This short trek is ideal for average walkers
as the altitude does not go over 3,400 meters. The trek
crosses several villages and crosses through the picturesque
countryside of Bumpthang, giving an exceptional opportunity
to be in touch with rural life. The four valleys of
Bumthang, is revered by the Bhutanese as the sacred
land of Bhutan with many important Nyingmapa saints
coming from here including the famous Pema Lingpa.
Bumtang Cultural Trek
Day 01 Arrive Paro, Bhutan by Druk Air flight from
Delhi, Kathmandu, Bangkok or Calcutta.
02 Full day Paro Valley sightseeing, -Thimpu
03 Paro - Thimpu
04 Thimpu - Sightseeing
05 Thimphu - Trongsa
06 Trongsa - Bumthang
07 Bumtang - Halt
08 Bumtang - Nganglhakhang (Trek Begins)
09 Ngangljakhang - Ugyencholing
10 Ugyencholing - Bumtang
11 Bumtang - Punakha
12 Punakha - Thimpu
13 Thimphu - Paro for Departure
Season March - May & October - Novemeber.
Climate Days are normally warm and nights can at times
be very cold and in winter below freezing point
What to Bring Warm woolen clothing, good walking boots,
sun glass, sun block cream, head gear, rain gear, water
bottle, rug sack, sleeping bag (medium to heavy)
Visiting Bhutan
All foreign national tourists visiting Bhutan must travel
through all-inclusive package tours, for which there
is a fixed tariff set by the Royal Govt. This tariff
includes the services of accommodation & meals,
transport & Guide, sightseeing and entrance fees.