In addition to places
of interest in Paro. Thimphu and Punkha, another fascinating
destination is the sacred valley of Bumtang. .The
picturesque drive to Bhumtang takes you through regions
profuse in flora and fauna, several magnificent mountain
passes and places of great historic sights and ancient
palaces of the ruling importance. The Tongsa Dzong is a
prime example, it is by far the largest Dzong in the country
and was in olden times the seats of the dominate power in
feudal Bhutan. A three hour drive from Tongsa takes you up
to a height of 12500 feet - The Yotola Pass and then down to
9500 feet to the valley of Bumtang. Considered the most
secrecd valley. Bumtang as a rick areity of religious.
Historical sites and ancipent palaces of ruling family of
the valley. The cultural trip to Bumtang also includes a 3
day walking tour to the sanctified spot where Guru
Padhmasambhawa meditated. He was the great saing who
converted the Bhutanese from pagan worshipers to peace
loving Buddist.
| Day 01 |
Arrive Paro, Bhutan by Druk Air flight from Delhi, Kathmandu,
Bangkok or Calcutta. |
| 02 |
Full day Paro Valley sightseeing, -Thimpu |
| 03 |
Paro - Thimpu |
| 04 |
Thimpu - Sightseeing |
| 05 |
Thimphu - Trongsa |
| 06 |
Trongsa - Bumthang |
| 07 |
Bumtang - Halt |
| 08 |
Bumtang - Nganglhakhang (Trek Begins) |
| 09 |
Ngangljakhang - Ugyencholing |
| 10 |
Ugyencholing - Bumtang |
| 11 |
Bumtang - Punakha |
| 12 |
Punakha - Thimpu |
| 13 |
Thimphu - Paro for Departure |
| Season |
March - May & October - Novemeber. |
| Climate |
Days are normally warm and nights can at times be very cold and in
winter below freezing point |
| What to Bring |
Warm woolen clothing, good walking boots, sun glass, sun block
cream, head gear, rain gear, water bottle, rug sack, sleeping bag
(medium to heavy) |
