Bhutan Tour Dates
All of our Bhutanese tours are private, tailor made journeys for independent travel and dates of your choice. We can easily customize your Bhutan Tour to spend more time in the places and doing the activities that you are interested in. This tour can be experienced all year around.
Bumdra Trek Overview
Bumdra Trek is the combination of an easy trek around Paro. This is the shortest available trek in Bhutan starting and ending in Paro. The trek starts from the north of the Paro valley and ends at the north-west of the valley at Taktsang. Taktsang monastery is popularly known as the Tiger’s Nest, one of the holiest places in Bhutan. The first day of the trekking will take you climbing up with spectacular views of the valley and the snow capped mountains. The second day of the trek is relatively easier with mostly descending. The trek on the third day with excursion around Bumdra then ends at Paro Taktsang Monastery and the drive back to Paro. Guided day tour in the Paro valley and visit to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan.
Bumdra Trek Itinerary (6 Days/ 5 Nights)
Day 1: Arrive Paro – Thimphu
Meet our representatives at the airport exit gate. Lunch in Paro, then afternoon sightseeing including Ta Dzong National Museum and Rinpong Dzong. Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours). Orientation on Bhutanese etiquette by your guide. Overnight: Thimphu
Day 2: Thimphu Sightseeing – Return to Paro
Visit National Memorial Chorten, Changangkha temple, Zilukha Nunnery, School of Arts and Crafts, Folk Heritage Museum, and (if time) Takin preservation center. Early evening depart for Paro. Overnight: Paro
Day 3: Trek to Bumdra
Trekking day 1 (4-5 hours): After breakfast, short drive to Sangna Choekor Buddhist College. Climb up through forests and meadows to panoramic viewpoints and finally to the first night campsite. Overnight: Camping
Day 4: Day Excursion Bumdra (3800m)
Hot breakfast at camp, then ridge hike at Bumdra. Option 1: Easy hike to summit at 4200m (3-4 hours). Option 2: More challenging hike to 4600m (5-6 hours). Spectacular Himalayan views on clear days. Overnight: Camping
Day 5: Bumdra – Paro via Taktsang Monastery
Morning visit to a small meditation monastery on the cliff. Descend through rhododendron, blue pine, and oak forests to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), then drive back to Paro. Overnight: Paro
Day 6: Paro Departure
After breakfast, transfer to airport for onward flight. Tashi Delek!
*This is a personalized private tour that can be curated to your liking—whether you are a solo traveler, part of a family, or with a group of friends. We will be happy to adjust the activities matching your interest and schedule. This is your trip, your way!