Bumthang Cultural Trek

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BUMTHANG CULTURAL TREK

TREK RATING – Easy / Moderate
DURATION – 10 nights / 11 days
SEASON – April, May, June,
September, October & November.

Highlights: Starting out from the splendid Bumthang valley, this three days trek passes through several villages and provides an exceptional opportunity for contact with Bumthang rural life. The valley which is wide and lush is also known worldwide for its exquisite handicraft industry. Spectacular mountain scenery, remote and dramatic monasteries and pristine Himalayan culture is all included in this beautiful trek.

Itinerary
Days	Route
01	Arrive Paro and received by ITT members. Transfer to Kichu Resort (alt.2200m).
02	Paro Sightseeing. O/n Kichu resort.
03	Morning drive to Thimphu & sightseeing. O/n
04	Thimphu s/seeing & drive 4 hrs to Wangdiphodrang via Punakha. O/n Kichu Wangdi resort.
05	Drive 6 hrs. to Bumthang. O/n Karma Tobden Guest House.
06	Trek starts. Bumthang – Ngang Lhakhang 14 kms. 7/8 hrs. Camp alt. 2900 m.
07	Ngang Lhakhang – Ugyenchholing 16 kms. 7/8 hrs. crossing Phephe la pass alt.3350 m. Camp alt. 2900 m.
08	Ugyenchholing – Bumthang (a day can be extended to trek to Ura village).
09	Drive 6 hrs to Wangdiphodrang. O/n Kichu Wangdi resort.
10	Drive 5 hrs to Paro. O/n Kichu resort.
11	Departure for onward destination.