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Cultural Bumthang Trek
Features
- Free cancellation available
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- offers breathtaking views of the Bumthang Valley
- interact with local communities, experience the unique culture and way of life
- visit monasteries and sacred sites, offering spiritual dimension to the journey
Activity location
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Cultural Bumthang Trek
- English
What's included, what's not
- Bhutan Royalties, tourist fees, Visa fees and taxes.
- Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3-4 star type) during the tour and in tents during the trek.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee, etc throughout the trip.
- All land transfers, and sightseeing with entrance fees.
- Experienced Trekking Tour Guide.
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp services.
- During the trek:
- Fully-serviced camping trek
- Provided during the trek: tents (sleeping, dining Kitchen, and toilet tents), trekking mattresses, small air pillow, Hot-water bag, Pressured Altitude Bag for altitude emergencies, Pony to carry pieces of luggage, and Basic Medical Kit. Cook and assistants accompany the group. All meals, beverages, and snacks are provided.
- Luxury hotel upgrades are available at additional cost.
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, and laundry, etc.;
- Telephone and internet
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Costs arising from unforeseen events
- Extra activities like cultural shows, kayaking, etc.
What you can expect
Take off on an incredible cultural adventure across the center of Bhutan, one that skillfully combines the rich fabric of Bhutanese customs with the breathtaking grandeur of the Himalayan scenery. Our comprehensive Bhutan cultural trip will take you off the main route and allow you to discover secluded villages, historic temples, and immaculate valleys that are the essence of Bhutan's rich cultural legacy. Hiking the mountain routes will bring you face-to-face with friendly locals, where you may see ancient traditions and engage in time-honored practices.
Along with introducing you to the stunning landscape, which includes peaks rising to emerald green valleys, the trip offers chances to interact with the local people and share tales around crackling fires in traditional Bhutanese houses. Amidst the tranquil sounds of nature, camp beneath the stars, and awaken to expansive, nearly dreamlike vistas. See monastery monasteries tucked away in the highlands, where colorful prayer flags flutter in the mountain wind and monks recite prayers. This cultural trip is more than simply a physical excursion; it's a comprehensive investigation of Bhutan's identity, a spiritual and cultural odyssey where each step reveals a new aspect of this fascinating country.
Our expertly crafted packages include guided treks, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transportation, ensuring an enriching exploration of the Bumthang Valley's cultural gems. With experienced local guides, we offer unique insights into Bhutanese traditions, taking you to ancient monasteries, vibrant festivals, and charming villages.
Day 01: Arrival in Paro
Day 02: Sightseeing and Acclimatization Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (4 to 5 hours trek)
Day 03: Drive to Thimphu from Paro (1 hour)
Day 04: Drive to Punakha via Dochu-La Pass (4-5 hours)
Day 05: Drive to Bumthang via Throngsa (6-7 hours)
Day 06: Sightseeing in Bumthang city including Jakar Dzong
Day 07: Trek from Bumthang to Ngang Lhakhang (5-6 hours)
Day 08: Trek from Ngang Lhakhang to Ugyenchholing (6-7 hours)
Day 09: Trek Ugyenchholing to Jakar
Day 10: Drive back to Punakha (5-6 hours)
Day 11: Drive back to Paro via Dochu-La Pass
Day 12: Transfer to the Paro International airport – Departure
Location
Activity location
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Thimphu
- Thimphu, Thimphu, Bhutan