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13 days Bumthang Cultural tour and trek in Bhutan

13 days
Start and end in Paro
4.5
43 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Paro

    Start point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Sightseeing in Paro
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
    Mt. Everest
    Kanchenjunga
    Mt. Jumolhari
    Mt. Jichu Drake
  2. Day 2

    Paro Valley Sightseeing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drugyel Dzong
    • View Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    • Visit Kychu Lhakhang
    • Visit National Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll around Paro town
    Landmarks
    Drugyel Dzong
    Taktsang Monastery
    Kychu Lhakhang
    National Museum
    Mt. Jumolhari
    Paro town
  3. Day 3

    Paro to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Memorial Chorten
    Landmarks
    Pa Chu river
    Wangchu river
    Memorial Chorten
  4. Day 4

    Thimphu Sightseeing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Traditional Art and Crafts School
    • Visit National Library
    • Visit Zilukha Nunnery
    • Visit Handmade Paper factory
    • Visit Tashichodzong premises
    • Visit Handicraft Emporium
    Landmarks
    Traditional Art and Crafts School
    National Library
    Zilukha Nunnery
    Handmade Paper factory
    Tashichodzong
    Handicraft Emporium
  5. Day 5

    Thimphu to Trongsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Wangdue), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chendiji Chorten
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Wangduephodrang
    Pelela Pass
    Chendiji Chorten
  6. Day 6

    Trongsa to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the hotel), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lame Gompa
    Landmarks
    Jakar Dzong
    Lame Gompa
  7. Day 7

    Bumthang Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk around Bumthang valley
    • Visit Swiss Cheese factory
    • Visit Kurje monastery
    • Visit Jambay monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Trout fishing in the Chamkhar river
    Landmarks
    Swiss Cheese factory
    Kurje monastery
    Jambay monastery
    Chamkhar river
  8. Day 8

    Bumthang Valley Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch stop at Tangbi Lhakhang), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek around Chamkhar river
    • Visit Tangbi Lhakhang
    • Visit Ngang Lhakhang

    Optional Activities

    • Cultural dance performance in the evening
    Landmarks
    Chamkhar river
    Tangbi Lhakhang
    Ngang Lhakhang
    Ngang Yul
  9. Day 9

    Trek to Phephela Pass

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Phephela Pass
    Landmarks
    Phephela Pass
  10. Day 10

    Trek Descent to Bumthang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek along Tang river
    • Visit Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang
    • Visit Mebar Tso (Burning Lake)
    Landmarks
    Tang river
    Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang
    Mebar Tso
    Pangshing
  11. Day 11

    Bumthang to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Punakha
  12. Day 12

    Punakha to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punakha valley sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Punakha valley
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Paro

    End point
    Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport)
    Landmarks
    Paro International Airport
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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