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Bumthang Cultural Trek

Trip Facts

Bhumthang TrekkingTotal Days: 13
Total Nights: 12
Entry Point: Paro
Exit Point: Paro
Maximum Height: 11,155 ft
Trip Grade: Easy
Trip Mode: Hotel/ Lodge
Season(s): February to May & September to December

This is a trek in the splendid Bumthang Valley, the cultural heart ofBhumthang Cultural Trekking Bhutan. Bumthang cultural Trekking passes through several villages on its meandering route through Bumthang countryside. Bumthang Trek provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life besides the nature Starting out at the splendid  Lodge in Jakar, this four days trek passes through several villages on its meandering route through the Bumthang countryside. Bumthang Trek provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life.The best option for the average trekker as the altitude does not go over 11,155 ft. The trek crosses several villages providing an excellent opportunity to interact with the rural life of Bhutan.

Bhumthang Cultural Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Paro Bhutan by Druk Air flight. Overnight Paro in a hotel.
Day 02: Paro valley sightseeing. Overnight Paro.
Day 03: Excursion to Taktsang Monastery. Overnight Paro.
Day 04: After breakfast, drive to Wangdi Phodrang. Overnight in hotel at Wangdi.
Day 05: Drive to Bumthang via Pelela Pass and Tongsa valley. Overnight at Guest House in Bumthang.
Day 06: Bumthang valley sightseeing. Overnight Bumthang.
Day 07: Bumthang to Nganglhakhang. Trek begins.
Day 08: Nganglhakhang to Ugencholing.
Day 09: Ugencholing to Jakar. Trek ends.
Day 10: Drive to Phobjikha. Overnight Phobjikha.
Day 11: Drive back to Thimphu. Overnight Thimphu.
Day 12: Thimphu valley sightseeing.
Day 13: Early morning drive to Paro airport for departure.