Bumthang Cultural Trek

• Altitude: 2,250m → 3,120m → 2,250m
• Hiking Distance: 10 km (round trip) | 56 hours
• Elevation Gain: +870m | Elevation Loss: -870m
• Activity:
  • After breakfast, hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Monastery), one of Bhutan’s most iconic sites.
  • The steep uphill trek takes 2-3 hours to reach the monastery, passing through pine forests and prayer flags.
  • Visit the monastery, which clings to a cliff 900m above the valley, and explore its sacred caves.
  • Enjoy lunch at the cafeteria with stunning views of Tiger’s Nest before descending.
  • Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours) and check into your hotel.
• Overnight: Thimphu

• Altitude: Thimphu (2,320m) → Bumthang (2,800m)
• Activity:
  • Take a domestic flight to Bumthang (35 mins), enjoying aerial views of the Himalayas.
  • Visit Jakar Dzong, known as the "Castle of the White Bird."
  • Explore Jambay Lhakhang, a 7th-century temple built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo.
  • Take a short walk in Chamkhar town and relax.
• Overnight: Bumthang

• Altitude: 2,800m
• Activity:
  • Visit Kurjey Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century.
  • Explore Tamshing Lhakhang, a temple known for its ancient frescoes.
  • Take a short hike to Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), a sacred pilgrimage site.
  • Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath in the evening.
• Overnight: Bumthang

• Altitude: 2,800m → 2,900m
• Trekking Distance: 12 km | 56 hours
• Elevation Gain: +100m
• Activity:
  • Start the trek following the Chamkhar Chu River, passing through pine forests and meadows.
  • Visit Thangbi Lhakhang, an important Nyingmapa monastery.
  • Continue through traditional villages to Ngang Lhakhang, also called the "Swan Temple."
• Overnight: Camp at Ngang Lhakhang

• Altitude: 2,900m → 3,360m → 2,900m
• Trekking Distance: 16 km | 67 hours
• Elevation Gain: +460m | Elevation Loss: -460m
• Activity:
  • Ascend through dense forests of blue pine, rhododendron, and bamboo.
  • Cross Phephela Pass (3,360m), the highest point of the trek.
  • Descend through remote villages before reaching Tahung village.
• Overnight: Camp at Tahung

• Altitude: 2,900m → 2,600m
• Trekking Distance: 14 km | 5 hours
• Elevation Loss: -300m
• Activity:
  • Descend through farmlands and villages, enjoying beautiful valley views.
  • Visit Ogyen Choling Palace, a historic noble family residence turned museum.
  • End the trek at Tang Valley, where your driver will be waiting.
  • Drive back to Bumthang town and relax.
• Overnight: Bumthang

• Altitude: 2,800m → 2,250m
• Activity:
  • Enjoy a final morning in Bumthang, visiting local markets for souvenirs.
  • Take a domestic flight back to Paro.

Depending on your schedule, transfer to Paro International Airport for departure or extend your stay.