Bumdra Trek.
Paro
Tour snapshot
Duration:
4 days
4 days
Tour Type:
Trekking Tours
Trekking Tours
Language(s):
English
English
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Top-rated experience
Overview
The Bumdra trek is 3 day trek in Paro.
Included Services
Hotel, Meals, Transport, Guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Description
Paro-Bumdrak Via Sangchokor Monastery
What's Included
Inclusions
- Government levy/taxes & visa fee
- Transport by private vehicle
- Government-approved 3-star hotels
- English-speaking guide
- Bottled water in vehicle
- Permits, entrance fees, & sightseeing
- Sleeping tents, sleeping mats & pillows
- Dining tents, kitchen tent & toilet tent
- Tables, chairs, utensils
- Trekking chef & assistants
- Horses to carry trek equipments
- Food supplies
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Insurance
- Laundry
- Drinks & beverages
- Phone/internet bills
- Tips
- Wire transfer charge/card fee
- Sleeping bag
- Other bills of personal nature
Additional information
- Confirmation is sent at the time of booking
- Please provide your arrival details so pickup can be arranged
- Some sites may close at short notice for religious or official events
- The itinerary may change based on weather and local conditions
Itinerary
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Day 1: Paro-Bumdrak Via Sangchokor Monastery
- Trek: After a one-hour drive to Sangchokor monastery (a Buddhist College), the trek begins. The day involves a 5-hour walk with some gradual but steep climbs through a forest to the campsite.
- Highlights: The pleasant walk with views of the Paro valley; arriving at the sacred Bumdrak monastery, a place believed to be blessed by 1,000 meditating Dakinis (celestial beings).
- Destination: The campsite at Bumdrak, in the vicinity of the monastery.
- Overnight: Camp at Bumdrak (3868 m).
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Day 2: Halt at Bumdrak
- Activity: A relaxed day of local exploration, including a hike around the Bumdrak meditation hermitage and its holy cave, with an optional climb to a nearby ridge for mountain views.
- Highlights: Exploring the sacred hermitage and caves where the 1,000 Dakinis meditated. The optional hike to a high ridge offers some of the best Himalayan views in Bhutan. The opportunity to simply relax and soak in the serene nature of the campsite.
- Destination: The Bumdrak campsite and its sacred surroundings.
- Overnight: Camp at Bumdrak (3868 m) for a second night.
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Day 3: Bumdrak-Paro Via Tigernest
- Trek: The final day is a scenic descent from Bumdrak through a mixed conifer forest. The trail passes several smaller temples, including Ugyentsemo and the Machig Labdron cave temple, before culminating in a visit to the iconic Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. The trek concludes at the monastery's base.
- Highlights: The beautiful downhill walk through rhododendron and fir forests; visiting the sacred Ugyentsemo and Machig Labdron temples; the unforgettable experience of reaching the Tiger’s Nest from a unique, less-traveled route.
- Destination: The sacred Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, perched dramatically on a cliffside.
- Overnight: A hotel in Paro.
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Day 4: Departure
- Activity: After breakfast, drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.
- Highlights: Your guide and driver will bid you farewell, marking the end of your journey in Bhutan.
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