Detail Itinerary for Bumthang Heritage Tours & Treks - 13  Days

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.
(Welcome dinner & deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro (2,135m/7,000 ft)
As per the flight schedule you’ll be transferred to intl. airport for your flight to Paro with dramatic Himalayan scenery flight and arrive at Paro & Bhutanese representative will pick up you and transfer to the hotel. After refreshed briefing and start our trip by today. Paro is a small town situated in a beautiful and peaceful valley. We’ll visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong in its strategic position where it once defended the Paro valley from Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On a clear day Mount Chomolhari (7320m) can be seen towering over the dzong. From here we’ll continue on and take a short hike (2-3 hours) uphill through traditional villages and pine forest to reach the viewpoint at Taktsang Monastery. Horses can also be arranged for the journey uphill in extra payment. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. We’ll continue on through the beautiful valley to visit the watch tower, known locally as Ta-Dzong. The tower was housed into the National Museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. After visit around explore the local market as well and back to hotel for overnight.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 03: Drive from Paro to Thimpu (2300m/7,544ft)
After breakfast, we’ll have a morning drive through the beautiful Bhutanese landscape to Thimpu, perhaps the least visited of all Himalayan capitals. This morning we’ll take the scenic route and drive to the capital of Bhutan. Thimpu is a small and charming city situated in a river valley in the heart of the Himalayas with traditional low level Bhutanese buildings. On arrival we’ll check in to our hotel and this afternoon we’ll visit some of the many highlights of Thimpu including Tashichho Dzong, Changangkha Temple, the National Library, the School of Painting and the indigenous hospital. After exploring the area take back to hotel for the overnight.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 04: Drive to Wangdiphodrang (1300m/4,264ft)
Today again, we’ll continue our sightseeing around Thimpu before our afternoon drive (4 hours) to Wangdiphodrang via Punaka. This is the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan and it’s a typical small Bhutanese town. Arriving in Wangdiphodrang we’ll check in to the hotel and spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening enjoying the surrounds.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 05: Drive to Bumthang (2600m/8,528ft)
Today we’ll drive to Bumthang, around 6 hours. Bumthang is a charming and beautiful valley and the name for the area where four smaller valleys meet. It’s also the spiritual heartland of Bhutan and shrouded in religious legends and mysticism. On arrival we’ll check in to our local guest house and relax for the evening.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 06: Trek to Ngang Lhakhang (2900m/9,512)
Today we’ll begin our trek, following the trail along the Chamkhar Chu, a river well known for its stocks of trout. The trail leads us past local villages and temples and through open meadows and forests of blue pine and scrub bamboo on a very relaxing and comfortable walk, around 5 or 6 hours to cover 14km. As we walk we’ll enter the Ngang Yul (Land of the Swan), a valley that was once populated with swans after which it is named. In the centre of Ngang Yul is Nang Lhakhang, the Swan Temple where nearby we’ll camp for overnight.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 07: Trek to Ugyenchholing (2800m/9,184ft)
This morning the trails climbs gradually up to Phephe La pass (3350m), the highest point on the trek. From here the trail descends through beautiful forest into the Tang valley to reach Ugyenchholing village. We’ll camp near the river tonight after our day’s walk of around 7-8 hours over the 16 km route.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & tented accommodation included)

Day 08: Trek back to Bumthang (2600m/8,528ft)
This morning we’ll visit the Ugyenchholing Dzong and the surrounding village before making our way back to Bumthang, past Membertsho Lake and along the Tang Chhu River. Arriving in Bumthang we’ll check in to our local guesthouse with the rest of the evening at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 09: Drive to Wangdiphodrang (1300m/4,264ft)
This morning, we’ll drive to Wangdiphodrang via Punaka, around a 6 hour drive through the countryside. This is the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan and it’s a typical small Bhutanese town. Arriving in Wangdiphodrang we’ll check in to the hotel and spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening enjoying the surrounding area.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 10: Drive to Paro
Today we’ll drive back to the beautiful Paro Valley. After checking in at our hotel the remainder of today is free to rest, relax and enjoy the fresh air and stunning views with snow capped Chomolhari (7,320m/24,010ft) ruling supreme at the northern end of the valley.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner & B categories hotel accommodation included)

Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu
This morning we’ll transfer to the airport at Paro to catch our short but very scenic flight over the Himalayan range to reach Kathmandu, Nepal with great views of Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim Gang and Jichu Drake can be seen returning to the Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu we’’ll pick up transfer to the hotel. Remaining time rest and relax at the hotel or explore the Thamel area.
(Breakfast & deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 12: Leisure at Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have full day at leisure at your own or can be extends your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast, farewell dinner & deluxe hotel accommodation included)

Day 13: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
(Breakfast & deluxe hotel accommodation included)