Haa & Bumdra Trek
- 07Nights/08 Days
- bhutan
- Thimphu – Dochula Pass – Haa – Paro – Bumdra – Paro
About the Tour
This trip examines two aspects of Bhutan within the subscribed time – Cultural delights & Trekking highs. Featuring the cultural aspects of three valleys of Thimphu, Paro, and Haa, distinctively different from each other. Thimphu at the crossroads of modernity with tradition, but at a closer look you will feel undertones of complete harmony in between the two. Paro with its verdant valley, completely submerged in its rich cultural, traditional and religious legacies. Haa valley lends a typical tranquil and quaint ambiance. Where it seems that the hand of the clock has stopped a long time ago. Traversing these valleys with added colors of Trek to end with, will hardly fail to arrest the real essence of Bhutan as a whole.
Highlights
- Visit landmarks such as Paro, Punakha, and Thimphu.
- Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang).
- Visit fortresses, monasteries, and temples throughout Bhutan.
- Hike into the Bumdra Region.
- Discover age-old Bhutanese culture and traditions.
Day 1: Arrive in Paro – Thimphu (52 kms / 2 Hrs)
Upon arrival at Paro airport, meet your guide and transfer to Thimphu. Take a short tour to get acquainted with the capital city. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2: Thimphu – Dochula pass
Spend the whole day touring Thimphu valley, visiting its many monuments and local attractions. Towards late afternoon, drive about 1hr to the spectacular Dochula Pass in time for sunset views over the eastern Himalayan peaks. Overnight in Dochula lodge.
Day 3: Dochula Pass – Haa Valley
See the sunrise view over the snow-capped peaks from your hotel. From Dochula, begin 3 hr walk to Lungchuzekha and Trashigang through rich rhododendron forests and great views. Later drive to Haa via Thimphu, which takes about 3hrs. Spend the rest of the afternoon touring rural Haa valley, visiting one of its many large villages and some local temples. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Trek from Haa to Sopshingkha
Gradually begin a climb uphill through the hills of pine forests. Along the way, make a short excursion to the cliff-hanging Juneydra temple. About 5 hrs walk. Overnight camp.
Day 5: Trek end at Chele La – Paro
Walk for about 3-4 hrs to Chele La Pass and end the trek. From Chelela Pass walk to the secluded Kila Gompa nunnery with many cliff-side retreat houses. Then drive to Paro. Visit Paro valley for the rest of the afternoon. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 6: Trek to Bumdra
Drive till Sang Choekor Buddhist College (2,900m) and begin the trek, gradually climbing uphill to the Yak pasture below the Bumdra monastery (3,800 m), which takes about 4-5 hrs and offers unimpeded views of the Himalayan ranges. Later we have an option to climb up to the monastery and the peak to the north (about 4000 m) for even better views, returning in time for a well-earned dinner. Overnight in camp.
Day 7: Trek to Takstang – Paro
Descend downhill through ancient pine and rhododendron forest on the monks’ zig-zagging trail to first arrive at the Ugyentsemo monastery and then cross over to Zangto Pelri monastery. A short descent further brings us to the famous Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery. After visiting Taktsang, descend to the road-head. (total around 5-7 hrs). Overnight hotel in Paro.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Inclusions
- Accommodations during the tour in listed or similar hotels and intent camp during the trek.
- All meals, including evening tea/coffee, etc through-out the tour in Bhutan.
- All land transfers, sightseeing with entrance fees.
- Experienced English Speaking Bhutanese Tour Guide.
- Bhutan Royalties, tourist fees, Visa fees, and taxes.
- Bottled water in the vehicle and other complementary services.
- Full-service camping
- Currently applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
- Any airfare international/ domestic
- Any insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Tour Notes
- Rates are subject to availability
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
- The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020.
- Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
