Bumdrak Trek - 6 Days

Today, you will land at Paro International Airport. An Orrog representative will be waiting for you at the airport. You will receive assistance from a representative during the check-in process. After that, a private vehicle will drop you to Thimphu. You will see a stunning view of Bhutan while you are travelling. 

After arriving in Thimphu, you will register at a hotel. You can unwind and refresh upon reaching the hotel. Then, you will visit Tashichho Dzong.  Upon exploring the monastery, you will return to the accommodation.  You will be spending the night at Thimphu.

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You need to get up early today. Then, you will start your trek toward the Dodedra Shedra. You will begin your hike from Dechencholing. To reach Dechencholing, we will drop you off in a private car. You have to hike uphill until you get to the Dodedra Shedra. After a small hike, you will reach Dodedra. Once you reach Dodedra, you will visit the temple. Thereafter, you will explore the small museum. Here, you can learn about the history. In this peaceful spot, you can relax and capture moments. You will go to Thimphu after exploring the temple. After reaching Thimphu, you will have your lunch.  

You will visit the Buddha statue in the afternoon.  A gigantic golden statue of Buddha is present here. Then, you will visit a memorial chorten. You can see spinning wheels and colorful prayer flags here. From the chorten, you will descend to Norzin Lam. 

In the evening, you’ll visit the handicraft market. There, you can find many Bhutanese souvenirs. You can explore the market yourself and discover more of Thimphu. You'll be staying at the same place tonight.

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You will begin your day with a short ride and travel up to Hongtsho. From this village, you will travel to Tashigang. From this gompa, your hike will begin. You will hike in the beautiful forest. In the forest, you can see a variety of trees and birds. You will arrive at Lungchutse Gompa after hiking for a few hours. You can take in 360-degree views of the mountains from here. 

After spending some time in the monastery, you will descend to Dochu-la Pass. You will arrive at Dochu-la Pass after several hours of descent. You will have an excellent view of the surroundings once you arrive at the pass. You can enjoy the outdoors here. Subsequently, you will proceed to the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang. You will find beautiful wall paintings and tales of Bhutan's fourth king here. 

You will go to Paro later in the afternoon.  Upon arrival in Paro, you will explore the Museum.  The history and culture of the country are narrated here. Lastly, you will visit Paro Dzong.  Overnight, you will stay at Paro.

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Today, you need to get up early.  After that, you will ride to the Sang Choekor Buddhist College. You will begin your trek from here. The trek begins with a steep climb through a serene forest. You will stop for lunch at Chechemhen after several hours of walking. This vantage point offers a clear view of the Paro Valley. You will begin your trek again after lunch and a couple of hours of rest.

The trail gets easier from Chechemhen. You must ascend until you arrive at camp. Once you reach camp, you will see a Bumdrak Temple. You will explore the temple. If you are not too exhausted, and you'd like to see more, then you can hike to a vantage point. From this vantage point, Jomolhari Peak can be seen.

After exploring the temple. You will stay in a tent. From your tent, you can watch colorful Himalayan monals. This day will be peaceful and special, filled with nature, views, and spiritual sites.

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Today is your final day of trek. You will begin your trek after enjoying breakfast at camp. You will descend on the same path. You will begin your trek through a quiet, thick forest. After descending for an hour, you will arrive at Oselgang Monastery. Here, you will see the trees open up. The Paro Valley can be seen from this monastery.

You will arrive at Ogyen Tsemo Temple after a short descent from a monastery. You will descend into a narrow valley from here. After that, you can ascend to Zangto Pelri Lhakhang. A beautiful temple situated atop a cliff can be found here. This location provides a view of the monastery's rooftops.  You must descend from this location to reach the monastery. Upon arrival, you may explore the monastery and enjoy a tranquil ambiance.

Upon appreciating the tranquility and aesthetic appeal of the monastery, you will proceed to the parking area. Our car will be waiting there. You'll then get on a vehicle. During the expedition, you will observe Drukgyel Dzong and Kiychu Lhakhang.  We will transport you to the hotel following your visit to these places. You can relax and take a shower once you arrive at the hotel. We will plan a farewell dinner for your group in the evening. You will stay at Paro today.

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Today is the last day of your trip through Bhutan. You will savor your final meal in Bhutan after waking up. You will then pack your bags. If you want something at the last minute, we will help. We will drive you to the airport. Before we head to the airport, take a look around again. You can see happy faces, hills, and serene roads outside the window. At the airport, your guide will help you with the check-in process. They will ensure that everything goes without a problem. Your guide, who has accompanied you during your journey, will be leaving you. Take a last look at Bhutan through the window as your flight takes off. Many of your memories of this unique location will stay with you.

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