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sales@viglaciers.comBhutan City Tours with Bumdra Trek and Homestay – 7 Days
Trip Itinerary
Bhutan City Tours with Bumdra Trek and Homestay is a trip which combines sightseeing tours in Paro, Punakha and Thimphu with one-day homestay experience and a short Bumdra Trek. The 7-day trip begins with sightseeing of popular landmarks in Paro and Punakha. In Punakha we experience the rich Bhutanese culture first-hand through a homestay. This will open us up to a different lifestyle. Then we travel to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and tour several beautiful landmarks including various dzongs (fortresses), traditional painting school and others. The final portion of the trip is the Bumdra trek which will familiarize us with the beautiful Bhutanese landscape. During the trek we also visit the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) which is probably the most popular landmark in Bhutan.
Overview
Arrival City
Paro, Bhutan
Departure City
Paro, Bhutan
Lodging Level
Hotel (Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort)
Meals
6 lunch, 6 dinner, 6 breakfast
Trip Grade
Moderate+Demanding
Maximum Altitude
3,500m/11,484ft
Attractions
Punakha Dzong, Tashichho Dzong, Tiger's Nest Monastery, Rinpung Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Bumdra Monastery
Activity
Trekking and Hiking, Cultural and Historical Tours
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival and sightseeing in Paro | 2,250m/7,382ft | - |
| Day 02 Paro to Punakha | 3,100m/10,171ft | - |
| Day 03 Punakha to Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | - |
| Day 04 Sightseeing in Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | - |
| Day 05 Drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist University then hike to Bumdra | 3,500m/11,484ft | 4 hrs |
| Day 06 Hike Bumdra to Paro via Tigers Nest Monastery | 3,180m/10,434ft | 6 hrs |
| Day 07 Final departure | - | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
All meals (full board) will be made available on the trip. A variety of meals are available in most hotels the most popular being Indian, Chinese, and the more common continental food. Non-vegetarian dishes are generally available in most parts of Bhutan – pork, beef, chicken, and fish. The best advice is to ask the hotel and restaurant to recommend what is fresh and in season.
Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels elsewhere. We will be accommodated in A category hotels in Paro and Thimpu, homestay in a local house hold in Punakha and camps during trekking. We use Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort in Paro and Hotel Migmar in Thimpu. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost USD 345.
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