Bumthang Trek |
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The Bumthang valley is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan. The Bumthang trek takes you through the serene countryside of Bumthang, giving you the opportunity to experience the pristine rural life. This trek is short but quite strenuous. The special feature of this trek is that it provides you more opportunities to visit villages and monasteries than other treks in Bhutan. It is possible to take this trek from March to May and from September to November.
Day 1 – ARRIVE AT PARO Arrive at Paro by Druk Air, Bhutan’s National Carrier. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by representatives of Bhutan Enigma. Transfer to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel in Thimphu. Day 2 – THIMPHU Sightseeing at Thimphu includes visit to the National Library, the folk heritage museum, the Painting School, the Handicrafts Emporium, the Textile Museum, the Memorial Chorten, and the spectacular view of Thimphu valley from Sangaygang. Day 3 – THIMPHU TO TRONGSA The journey to the east towards Trongsa is pleasant. The distinctive change in vegetation and landscape is a treat to watch. Short stop-over at Chendebji Chorten. The ancient stupa was styled after the famous Swayambhunath stupa in Kathmandu,Nepal. Day 4 – TRONGSA TO BUMTHANG Drive to Bumthang, a journey of about three hours. The Bumthang valley is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan. A visit to Bhutan would be incomplete without visiting this extremely lovely place. The green valley and hillsides are dotted with various Buddhist monasteries, temples and rural settlement. Overnight stay at Bumthang. Day 5 – BUMTHANG TO NGANG LAKHANG Day 6 – NGANG LAKHANG TO UGYENCHOLING Day 7 – UGYEN CHOLING TO BUMTHANG Day 8 – BUMTHANG TO PUNAKHA Day 9 – PUNAKHA TO PARO
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