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Bumdra trek Bhutan (2 days trek)

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The details of Bumdra trek in Bhutan like itinerary, altitude, difficulty, walking distance, cost, trek duration and best time for Bumdra trek are given below:

Bumdra trek is a short 2 days trek in Bhutan in Paro valley. The itinerary, cost, difficulty & altitude of Bumdra trek are given below. This short trek in Bhutan starts from Sangchekhor monastery and ends at the base of Taktsang (Tiger’s nest monastery). This short trek in Bhutan provides a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and valley below. It also provides a view of a stunning cliff-face pilgrimage site and Tiger’s nest monastery.

The camping on this trek is the most luxurious in Bhutan but to get to the camping site is an uphill battle on the first day. The second day, however, it is an easy walk downhill. This trek can be done during summer too if the weather is clear.

Facts – Bumdra trek Bhutan:

  • Difficulty level: Moderate.
  • Distance: 14 Km.
  • Altitude: 3500 m – 4000 m.
  • Trek duration: 2 days.
  • Best time / season for Bumdra trek Bhutan:  February – May & September – December.

Highlights – Bumdra trek Itinerary:

  • Most stunning landscapes.
  • Visit majestic dzongs, ancient temples and monasteries.
  • Meet local people.
  • Visit Bhutanese villages and farm houses.
  • Witness archery matches.

Sketch itinerary:

  • Day 1. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.
  • Day 2. Paro – Bumdra monastery (Bumdra trek itinerary) | 7 Km | Hike: 5 hours.
  • Day 3. Bumdra – Tiger’s nest monastery (End of Bumdra trek itinerary) –  Thimphu | 77 Km | Hike: 5 hours | Drive: 1 1/2 hours.
  • Day 4. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
  • Day 5. Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
  • Day 6. Punakha – Thimphu | Altitude: 2334 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
  • Day 7. Thimphu – Paro (Departure) | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.

Bumdra trek cost:

The Bumdra trek cost is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan and Bhutan visa fee.

  • Solo travel: US $ 2120.00
  • 2 persons in a group: US $ 1760 per person on twin / double sharing basis.
  • 3 – 10 persons in a group: US $ 1690 per person on twin / double sharing basis.

Arrival & Departure location:

Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

Reporting time:

3 hours before flight time.

Tour cost includes:
  • All meals [breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea].
  • Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Sustainable development fee (SDF).
  • Bhutan visa fee.
  • English speaking local guide.
  • Sightseeing.
  • Bottled water during the tour.

Trek cost includes:

  • Nature Recreation and Ecotourism Division (NRED) Nu.1000.
  • 3 meals a day.
  • Services of trekking guide, cook & helpers.
  • Sleeping tents, mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent and shower tent.
  • Ponies / yaks to carry supplies.
  • We will provide you with sleeping mats but you have to bring your own sleeping bags.

Trek cost excludes:

  • Drukair Bhutan / Airlines fares.
  • Entry fees for museums and monuments.
  • Travel insurance premiums.
  • Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the “cost include head”.
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals, portage, bellboy charges tips or any other services.

Bumdra Trek Itinerary with Cultural Tour:

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Day 1.Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.

Meet and greet at the Paro airport and drive to the hotel.

In the afternoon, visit to:

In the evening, visit to:

  • Bhutanese farm house to see a typical Bhutanese way of life.

Dinner and over night in Hotel.

Day 2.Paro - Bumdra trek (2 days Bumdra trek in Bhutan):

Today is the start of 2 days short trek in Bhutan, Bumdra trek Bhutan. In the morning, drive to Sangchekhor Buddhist college in the Paro valley and start the trek.  The Bumdra trek altitude starts at 2,800 m and difficulty level is moderate. Walk up hill for 2 hours and past Chhoe Tse lhakhang and approach the Bumdra monastery.

In the afternoon, visit the monastery or climb a peak nearby at around 4000 m (Bhutan Bumdra trek altitude). We return to the camp.

Dinner and overnight in camp.

Duration: 3–4 hours, optional 2–3 hours return trek to peak, Bhutan Bumdra trek difficulty: moderate, Bumdra trek Bhutan altitude: 4000 m.

Day 3.Bumdra - Taktsang monastery – Thimphu:

In the morning, we continue the trek via the Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang).

Visit the monastery. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew to this cave on the back of a tigress, Dorji Drolo.

Walk down to the base of the hill where our vehicles will pick us (End of 2 days short trek in Bhutan, Bumdra trek Bhutan)

Duration: 5 – 7 hours, difficulty: moderate.

In the afternoon, visit to:

Drive to Thimphu. On the way, visit Tamchog lhakhang built in the 15th century by Thang Tong Gyalpo (Also called Iron bridge builder). His surviving bridge can be still seen at Dungsam in eastern Bhutan.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 4.Thimphu sightseeing:

In the morning, visit to:

  • National memorial chorten built in honor of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  • Dupthop lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.
  • National library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts.
  • School of arts and crafts (Painting school).

In the afternoon, hike to Cheri monastery in upper Dodena valley.

Then visit Tashichho dzong, the Royal secretariat where the famous annual Thimphu festival is held in the month of September.

In the evening, free to stroll in the town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 5.Thimphu – Punakha sightseeing | Alt. 1242 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

In the morning, drive to Punakha valley via Dochu La pass at 3100 m. On the way, visit to:

  • Dochu La pass (3140 m) with 108 stupas and enjoy the view of higher Himalayas. If the weather is clear, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Gasa dzong.
  • Chimi lhakhang built in 1499 by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as “The devine madman”. This temple is also known as “the temple of fertility”.

In the afternoon, visit Punakha dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

In the evening, walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan spanning 160 m.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 6.Punakha sightseeing – Wangdue Phodrang - Thimphu | 90 Km | Drive: 3 hours.

In the morning, hike to Khamsum Yulley monastery built by Her Majesty the Queen Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck.

Then drive to Wangdue Phodrang. On the way, visit Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

In the afternoon, visit to:

  • Tallest statue of Buddha in the world (51.5 m).
  • BBS tower view point.
  • Takin preserve center.
  • Changangkha monastery, the oldest temple of Thimphu.
  • Dupthop nunnery.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 7.Thimphu – Paro (Departure) - End of Bumdra trek itinerary:

After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell (End of Bumdra trek itinerary).

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FAQs - Bumdra trek Bhutan:

1.I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement for Bumdra trek Bhutan itinerary?

No, the supplement charge for solo travelers and people traveling in a group of two (02) will not be levied Bumdra trek Bhutan itinerary.

2.What is the highest altitude on this trek ?

The trek altitude starts at 3000 m + from Sangchoekor monastery which is the last point of motorable road. The highest point of this trek is 4000+ m at the campsite. If you wish to visit the sky burial site above the Bumdra trek campsite, it is 4600 + m.

3.What is the Bhutan Bumdra Trek difficulty level?

Bhutan Bumdra trek difficult level is rated a fairly difficult trail as the trekking point starts from 3000 m. It is 4 – 5 hours of steep climb uphill on the first days so one has to be physically fit to do this trek. However, it is downhill walk on the second day (return day) via beautiful Tiger’s nest monastery.

4.Where can I practice meditation if i book Bumdra trek itinerary?

You can practice meditation at Cheri monastery or Dodeydrak monastery in Thimphu if you book Bumdra trek itinerary.

5.Is riding pony inluded in the Bumdra trek cost ?

No, riding pony is not included in the Bumdra trek cost. We charge US $ 20 per riding pony per day and this amount shoukd be paid along with the tour payment.

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