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Bhumtang Cultural Trek
Duration :- 11 Days Tour
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Starting out from the splendid Bhumthang valley, this three days passes through several villages on its meanderi Trekking in Paro

ng route through Bumthang countryside. This trek provides an exceptional oppprtunity for contact with Bhutanese rural life.

DAY 01: Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, received by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Paro.

DAY 02: Paro
Paro sightseeing visit to :Ta Dzong, built in 17th century as watched tower for Paro Dzong. This Dzong was later converted into the National Museum in 1967, and is filled with antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and armour. Also visit the rinpung Dzong , built in the 17th century to defend valley against Tibetan invaders . It's now used as an administrative centre and home of monastic community. Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, situated at the end of Paro valley and built by Shabdrung Nagwang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Kychiu in Lhakhang, the oldest monastery of the Kingdom is another place of interest. Overnight at the Hotel in Paro.

DAY 03: Paro - Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu , the modern capital of Bhutan. About 7 kms before Thimphu , on a breezy hilltop rises Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's most ancient fortress. After lunch , visit the memorial stupa of the Late King , bulit in 1974, the Traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old indigineous medicines are still practised, the painting School which is particularly famous for thankha paintings , the National Library that house ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts. Also visit Tashichhodzong , the " fortress of the glorious religion"Overnight at the Hotel in Thimphu.

DAY 04: Thimphu - Tsongsa
Drive to Tongsa via Dochula pass (alt.3,100 m). from this pass , on a clear day, one can have a superb view of the highest peaks in Bhutan such as Gankar Puensum, table mountain, Jeje Khang, Massagang, Ganchey ta. Drive further to Wangdiphodrang town which is also lunch stop. Then proceed to Tongsa crossing 3,300 m Pelela pass. Overnight at lodge in Tongsa.

DAY 05: Tongsa - Bhumthang

Morning visit to striking Tongsa Dzong , ancestral abode of Bhutans's Royal family. Then visit the ta Dzong , built aswatch tower to guard Tongsa Dzong. Proceed to Bhumtang and in afternoon visit here: the Jakar Dzong bulit in 17th century during the time of Shabdrung Nagawang Namgyal, the first religious and temporal monatery , where Guru Padmasambhava left his body imprint in 17th century. Overnight at the lodge in Bhumthang.

DAY 06: Bhumthang - Ngang Lhakhang
The trek begins today . Trek route follows the Chamkhar chur river , coming across many villages and temples. Today is very relaxing and easy day. Arrive at the village camp at tha altitude of 9,200 m walking time about 6 hours.

DAY 07: Ngang Lhakhang - Ugyenchholing
The trail ascends gradually towards the Phephela pass , walking through the forests of junipers , until you arrive at the pass at a an altitude of 3,340 m. After the path descend to Tang valley , finally arriving at Ugyenchholing village. Camp by the side of the river at the altitude of 2,850 m. Walking time 7-8 hours.

DAY 08: Ugyenchholng - Bumhang
Morning walk upto the ugyenchholing Dzong. Visit the Dzong and surrounding village , then drive to Jakar (Bhumthang) following the Tang Vhu river until arriving at main road . On the way visit the Membertsho lake where Pemalingpa , is supose to have discovered religious treasures in the 12th century. This lake is very sacred and visited by many Bhutanese people on auspicious days to offer lamps. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Tongsa, Dzong

DAY 09:Bumthang - Punakha
Morning visit to Jambey Lhakhang, the monastery built in 7th century by Tibetan King, Songtsen Glembo , believed to be the reincarnation of Buddha of compassion. Tamshing Lhakhang , located on opposite side of the river is important place to visit , housing interesting religious paintings.

Drive to Punakha with lunch enroute. Overnight at the Hotel in Punakha.

DAY 10: Punakha - Paro
Today is the relaxing day. Arrive Paro by lunch time . Evening take a stroll through Paro market. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

DAY 11: Paro Depart
Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.