The Cultural Tour in Bhutan with three days Bumthang Trek is designed to accommodate both sightseeing and trekking activities at the one same time. Bumthang, a spectacular valley and heartland of Buddhist is widely known for its unique natural setting, temples, monasteries, and palace that dates back to the century. This three-day trek is ideal for the beginners as the altitude does not cross (3,400 m).

The tour begins in Paro where we visit the ruined fortress, Ta Dzong and a national museum. We start our trekking expedition from Bumthang after informative sightseeing in Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan. At Bumthang, we discover the unique spacious valley unlike others ranging from (8,000ft-13,000ft). Discover the highest point of the trek at Phephela pass (3,360 m) guided by beautiful forested area with lots of leisure and stops. On a 3rd  day of the trek, you will walk about (6-8 hours) and finish the trek at Mesithang. You get acquainted with Bhutanese life, culture, and tradition during your 3 days Bhumtang trek. Throughout the Bumthang trek in Bhutan, you get rewarded with the astounding view of Himalayan ranges, deep valley, picturesque high passes, isolated hamlets and herdsmen encampments.

Best Season for Travel

The best season to tour Bhutan is during spring and autumn when the weather is fair and nature is decorated at its finest. Furthermore, major religious festivals are held during this seasons which helps you to acknowledge the cultural insight of Bhutan easily. However, it is possible to travel Bhutan all round the year and each season is peculiar and has its own specialty.

No Experience Required

No former trekking experience is needed for this trek. To take part in this trek, you should be physically fit, meaning you should be able to walk a full day with a small daypack. Animals will carry the bulk of our loads.

Outline Itinerary  

Day 01: Arrive - Paro by Druk-Air
Day 02: Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro - Thimphu
Day 04: Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 05: Thimphu - Bumthang
Day 06: Bumthang - Halt
Day 07: Trek Day 1 Start of Trek Bumthang - Ngalhakhang
Day 08: Trek Day 2 - Ngalhakhang - Tahung
Day 09: Trek Day 3 End of Trek Tahung -Gamling/Mesithang
Day 10: Gamling /Mesithang - Bumthang
Day 11: Bumthang - Punakha
Day 12: Punakha - Thimphu
Day 13: Thimphu - Paro
Day 14: Farewells and departure

Included in the Cost

• Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Bed and Breakfast  during the trek
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• International  Airfare
• All ground transportation  on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
• An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader.
• Porter service
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
• Down jacket and sleeping bag  (to be returned after trip completion)
• Create Himalaya’s  T-shirt and trekking map are you to take
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
• Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
• All government and local taxes

Tour Note

Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Create Himalaya Adventure. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; However, this adventure entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather, the health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
 

Day 1 : Arrival Paro by Druk Air
Description : On landing, at Paro, you will be met by our representative. After Customs and Immigration's formalities, you will be escorted to the hotel.

Day 2 : Sightseeing at Paro
Description : Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa-Chu to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined Fortress which once defended this valley from Tibetan invasion. This Dzong was built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel, the spiritual leader of Bhutan. On a clear day, one can view Mt. Jumolhari the sacred Mountain. On the way back we visit one of the Typical Bhutanese farmhouses. After lunch at the hotel, we drive to Ta-Dzong which was once the watchtower for Paro valley, now it houses the National Museum and then walks downhill pass the Paro Dzong and crossing the typical traditional roofed bridge to Paro town.

Day 3 : Paro - Thimpu
Description : After breakfast drive to Thimphu the capital. After lunch, we visit the National Memorial Chorten, which was built in the memory of the Late King. Here the many worshippers go around the shrine chanting prayers with their prayer beads as they walk.

Day 4 : Thimphu Sightseeing
Description : After breakfast visits the visit Zulikha Nunery and also visit the Handicraft Emporium/Chokey handicraft and the National Painting School. After lunch visits the traditional goldsmiths and a stroll in Thimphu market in the evening.

Day 5 : Thimpu - Bumthang
Description : Today is a long drive to Bumthang (9-10 hours) The drive will be over the Dochula pass at 10'000 ft. and then descend to the Wangdue valley at 4'000 ft. After a view of Wangdue town and the nearby Dzong, we continue your drive to a convenient spot for lunch. Enroute we stop at the Trongsa town and Chumey weaving houses.

Day 6 : Bumthang - Halt
Description : After breakfast, we explore the valley which is different from other valleys in Bhutan. It is a spacious and open ranging in altitude from 8'500 ft to over 13'000 ft. It is a haven for trekkers and hikers. Today you can spend the day visiting diary farm and local weaving houses and also visit the monasteries.

Day 7 : Bumthang - Ngalhakhang
Description : Trek Day 1 Start of Trek: Starting at Toktu Zampa (2540m), this trek route takes you along the Chamkhar river through pleasant meadows and pine forest. The walk has no steep climbs. At the beginning of the trek you can visit the Thangkabi Goempa. After lunch you reach the "Swan Land".

Day 8 : Ngalhakhang - Tahung (Meadow Camp)
Description : Trek Day 2 : Starting at Nga Lhakhang (2800m) (also know as Meadow Camp), we visit the Ngang Lhakhang Goempa before starting the trek. From Ngang Lhakhang it is a gradual climb for about 1 hour and then it is steep climb till Phephela pass at 3360m. which is the highest point on this trek and then you descend till camp. Todays trail takes you through beautiful forested areas with lots of leisure and stops.

Day 9 : Tahung to Gamling or Mesithang.
Description : Trek Day 3: End of Trek : Distance approx. 10 kms to Gamling walking time 2-3 hours and 16 kms to Mesithang walking time about 6 hours. Today you start at Tahung and the trail leads you to the Tang Chu and the Tang Bridge. We can either camp at Mesithang by crossing a bridge at this location or keep to the left of the bridge and camp at Gamling. Camping at Gamling will provide you an opportunity to take an easy side trip to Ugyen Chholing.

Day 10 : Gamling / Mesithang - Bumthang
Description : If you camp at Gamling then you will have to walk for 1 hour before crossing the Tang Chu where your car will pick you up otherwise from Mesithang it is a 15 km dirt road drive to the junction of Bumthang - Mongar highway and then a 30 minute drive to Bumthang. You can also stop to visit Membar Tsho.

Day 11 : Bumthang - Punakha
Description : We drive for about 8 hours or so to reach Punakha.

Day 12 : Punakha - Thimphu
Description : Visit Punakha town and Dzong and do a 2 hour roundtrip hike to Chhimi Lhakhang (temple of the Devine madman). After lunch we drive on to Thimphu.

Day 13 : Thimphu - Paro
Description : Morning at leisure/shopping. After lunch drive to Paro and leisure.

Day 14 : Final Departure
Description : Farewells and departure.

Hotel

Breakfast lunch Dinner