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Bumthang Cultural Trek is the best spot to investigate numerous sanctuaries
and religious communities. This is the social heartland of the Kingdom.
Bumthang is phenomenally excellent, for outsiders as well as in any event,
for Bhutanese. Its four high valleys are shrouded in backwoods. It grasps
little religious communities, Chorten, conventional stone houses, and
markets. The rise level during this trek remains underneath 12,000 feet.
Also, every day's walk is consistent, quick, and unhurried. Jakar is another
name for Bumthang valley. Also, this is Bhutan's one of the most holy
valley. There is a conviction of consecrated 1,200 years back by the visits
of Padmasambhava. Padmasambhava is the incomparable Buddhist ace
additionally called Guru Rinpoche. Individuals accept that he got Buddhist
Culture Bhutan so he is the Precious Teacher for all the Bhutanese
individuals who follow Buddhism. This astonishing trek will take you through
woods and farmlands. Additionally, it takes you over trout streams to remote
towns in which the remainder of the world's most recent few centuries are
diminish and not especially tempting bits of gossip. Not many treks offer
such a profound investigate Bhutan's fragile and enchanting everyday life.
The beginning of your bumtang cultural trekking starts with a flight over
scenic mountain ranges.After arrivals you are escorted by the representative
to the hotel in Paro.You can enjoy the view of sacred Mt.Jumolhari ,typical
farm house. After lunch you are taken to Ta-Dizong which was once a watch
tower for Paro valley which is now museum with valuable ancient
materials.tThen drive to Thimpu across the winding roads of paro chu to wang
chu and then reach the capital,Thimpu and visit the memorial chhorten in the
name of late third king of Bhutan.Also explore Zulikha Nunery,handicraft
emporium and traditional gold smiths in thimpu.A drive of a day to Tongsa
the central Bhutan.a pleasant drive through forest crossing one of the
highest passes takes you to height from where you can catch view of
beautiful place Jaker Dzong also calledcastle of the white bird. Preparing
for the excursion visit various factories in the area.drive through the
beautiful gift of nature to reach nganglhakhang and rest there.starting hike
from phephella catching view of ugeynchholing palace and stay in camp.
moving further through various river andlakes and stop at pansing and from
there the group will drive you to jaker return to tongsa along the east-west
highway and reach thimpu as the end of the tour.
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During the journey, one will experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by representatives of Expert Tibet Tours. who will escort you to the Hotel in Paro.
Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa-Chu to Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined
Fortress which once defended this valley from Tibetan invasion. This Dzong was built
in the 17th century by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel, the spiritual leader of Bhutan.
On a clear day one can view Mt. Jumolhari the sacred Mountain. On the way back we
visit one of the Typical Bhutanese farm house. After lunch at the hotel, we drive to
Ta-Dzong which was once the watch tower for Paro valley, now it houses the National
Museum and then walk down hill pass the Paro Dzong and crossing the typical
traditional roofed bridge to Paro town.
This morning drive along the winding road along the Paro Chu (Chu means water or river) downstream to the confluence with the Wang Chu then turn upstream and travel along the Wang Chu to Thimphu, the Capital. Lunch will be served at the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to the Late Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast visit the visit Zulikha Nunery, and also visit the Handicraft Emporium/Chokey handicraft and the National Painting School. After lunch visit the traditional gold smiths and a stroll in Thimphu market in the evening..
The journey to central Bhutan begins today. The drive to Tongsa takes about 7 - 8 hours from Thimphu. Packed lunch will be arranged. Lunch stop at Chendeji Chorten. Overnight at Hotel in Tongsa.
Drive to Jaker which takes about 2 1/2 hours from Tongsa - a pleasant drive through scenic forests and country side. You also cross one of the highest passes named Yotongla (Alt. 17,000 ft.) along the East - West Highway on this drive. Bumthang (the "Plain of Ghosts") is a land of mysteries and mystics and tales of the great Guru Padmasambhava who performed formidable feats and miracles in historical time in this place still hold sway. A beautiful sighting of Jaker Dzong ( " Castle of the White Bird") can be had from View Point. Lunch will be served in Hotel. Afternoon, a hike up to Lame Gompa, a temple built by the First King of Bhutan for his two nun sisters. Outside Lame Gompa one can see a workshop for traditional Bhutanese paper-making. Overnight halt in Hotel.
Visit the Dairy Farm, Swiss Cheese Factory and Apple Juice Factory. Walk around Bumthang valley in preparation for the excursion to Nganglhakhang.
Distance - 20 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Nganglhakhang 9500ft. The route follows the Chamkharchu, a river known for trout fish. Stop for lunch at Thangbi Lhakhang. From here the trek enters the Ngang Yul (Land of the Swan ) at the centre of which lies the Nganglhakhang (Swan Temple). In by-gone days, the valley was populated by swans whence the name Ngang Yul. Overnight halt in camp.
Distance 23 Kms. About 7 - 8 hours journey. Altitude of Ugyenchholing 9300 ft. The trek starts with a gradual climb to Phephela Pass at an altitude of 3353 m , the highest point of the trek route. The trail passes through beautiful forested areas where many stops can be made to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. Along the way, the Ugyenchholing Palace can be seen. Overnight halt in camp.
Distance - 10 Kms. About 2 - 3 hours journey. Altitude 9000ft. The trail follows the Tang Chu, another trout-filled river. On the bank of the river is the Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang. The trek will pass the Membar Tsho (Flaming Lake). From Panshing, the group will be picked up by transport and driven to Jaker. Overnight halt in Wangdichholing Lodge
Drive to Tongsa along the East - West Highway. Stops can be made along the way to enjoy the scenery. Lunch at Hotel in Tongsa. Afternoon, leisurely stroll around Tongsa town. Overnight in Hotel.
Drive back to Thimphu along the East - West Highway. Picnic lunch will be arranged at Wangdi Guest House. Overnight halt in Hotel in Thimphu.
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