The Bumdra Experience
Combine a hike and a camp at Bumdra in the mystic and least visited areas above Taktsang, numerous old monasteries, hermit sites, and great views of mountain ranges in the north and the Paro valley below. The last time we were there- it was a great feeling to be off the normal tourist route, with nature, serenity, and the few monks doing their 3 year retreats, whom we do not get to meet. Some of the temples were timeless, without the hassles of caretakers getting worried for entrance permits; we could visit at leisure these places that seem to have been forgotten by the mainstream valley visitors.
Day 01: Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight, drive to Thimphu
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing
Day 03: Thimphu- Punakha, sightseeing
Day 04: Punakha, sightseeing
Day 05: Drive to Paro, sightseeing
Day 06: Hike to Bumdra (camp)
Day 07: Hike via Taktsang to Paro
Day 08: Paro- day excursion to Ha valley
Day 09: Paro departure by Druk Air flight
Trip Facts:
Duration: 9 days (incl. 2 days of hiking)
Highest point on Trek in meters: 3500m
Difficulty level: Medium Easy
Group Minimum: 2
Group Maximum: 16
Best season: March-May and September-November
Service Inclusive: (room, tent accommodation on trek, meals, sightseeing, transfers, English speaking local guide, entrance fees, visa and permits)
On treks: high quality tents and other camping equipments are used including the services of trekking guide, cook, assistants and ponies/yaks to carry luggage and provisions.
Service Exclusive: (flights, table drinks/beverages, insurance coverage, laundry, tips, and expenses of personal nature)
