| 12-Day
BUMTHANG CULTURAL Trek |
Easy Trekking
in the Sacred Valleys of Bumthang in Central
Bhutan.
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Best Season:
March, April, May,
September, October & November.
OVERVIEW:
Trek Grade: Easy to Moderate.
Maximum Altitude: 3353m/11000ft.
Maximum Camp Altitude:
3000m/9845ft.
Availability: Private treks
are available for minimum 2 persons on request.
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This
three day trek is ideal for average walkers
as the altitude does not go over 3,400 meters
(11,155 feet). The four valleys of Bumthang,
is revered by the Bhutanese as the sacred land
of Bhutan with many important Nyingmapa saints
coming from here including the famous Pema Lingpa.
The trek crosses several villages and wends
through the picturesque Bumthang countryside,
giving an exceptional opportunity to be in contact
with rural life. This trek is best done from
October to May.
| TREK
DATES - 2009
& 2010: Private
treks available on request.
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Customized
private
treks are available on request.
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Flights
to Bhutan are available from Bangkok,
Kathmandu and New Delhi.
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| DAYS |
ITINERARY
for Bumthang Trek in Bhutan |
| 1 |
ARRIVE
BHUTAN
Fly Bangkok to Paro, Bhutan.
Visit Museum and Paro Town. Afternoon drive
to Thimpu. Hotel.
Flights are also available from Kathmandu
and New Delhi. |
| 2 |
THIMPU
SIGHTSEEING
Full day sightseeing in Thimpu. Hotel. |
| 3 |
THIMPU
- TRONGSA
Drive Thimpu to Trongsa. Hotel. |
| 4 |
TRONGSA
- BUMTHANG
Drive Trongsa to Bumthang. Hotel. |
| 5 |
BUMTHANG
VALLEY SIGHTSEEING
Full day sightseeing of Bumthang valley.
Hotel. |
| 6-8 |
BUMTHANG
CULTURAL TREKKING
Start trek to Nanglakhang. Continue trek
to Ugencholing. End trek at Mambertsho Lake.
Drive to Jakar. Camps/Hotel. |
| 9 |
BUMTHANG
- PUNAKHA
Drive Bumthang to Pukakha. Hotel. |
| 10 |
THIMPU
- PARO
Drive to Thimpu and Paro. Hotel. |
| 11 |
PARO
SIGHTSEEING
Paro valley sightseeing and hike to Taksang
- Tiger's Nest. Hotel. |
| 12 |
DEPARTURE
FROM BHUTAN
Fly from Paro to Bangkok, Kathmandu or New
Delhi.
End of Bhutan tour and Bumthang Trek. |
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