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Bumdrak Trek

In this Trek, we will be blessed by visiting the two most revered Buddhist Pilgrimage spot in Bhutan, Bumdra and Taktshang Monastery, besides enjoy the scenic beauty and Himalayan Mountains. Bumdra means ‘Rock of One Hundred Thousand Foot Prints’. The legend tells us that a hundred thousand Dakinis (angels) descended here and left their footprints on the rock 800 years ago. Bumdra is about 3800m above sea level and the Taktsang Monastery is above 3100m above sea level.

Bumdrak Trek : Bhutan (4 Nights 5 Days

Day 1: Arrival to Paro

After reaching Paro, there will be immigration formalities and meeting with the guide then will go to National Museum of Bhutan at Paro. We will visit Paro dzong. Evening, leisure in town.

Day 2 : Trek 7 km, 4 hours, 1000m. ( Trek Begins )

In the morning we will drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College at 2800 meters. Here we will load the luggage on our ponies and start the hike. First 2 hours is quite steep climb, later getting gentler with great views of mountains and Paro valley. Finally we will reach camp below the Bumdra monastery, which is dubbed as a Cave of Hundred thousand Dakinis, the Buddhist female angels, who allegedly built that. 17th century monastery’s beauty is second to only Tiger’s Nest. If caretaker is present we will also visit the temples. If you still have energy, you can continue to 4000 meters high peak for better panoramic views. Round trip takes about 2-3 hours. Camping in 3800 meters

Day 3 : Trek 15 km, 6 hours, 100m, 1200m. (Trek ends)

Today we will start trekking back but soon we will take narrow side path to the forest. After some time we will reach ZangtoPelrilhakhang on the top of the cliff. From here you can glimpse the roofs of the Tiger’s Nest monastery to which we will soon start descending. We will visit this temple, which is most holy place in Bhutan. It was built in 17th century on the place where Guru Padmasambhava, 8th century magician saint meditated. Descend to the parking. Before going back to hotel we will still spend a time to visit and Kiychulhakhang, one of two oldest temples in Bhutan .

Day 4: Gigantic Buddha Statue

Morning drive to Thimphu with stop at Tashoglhakhang to see the bridge reconstructed with old chains smoothed by ancient saint and bridge builder ThangtonGampo. Drive to gigantic statue of Buddha overlooking the valley and walk to striking city viewpoint. Visit to School of traditional arts, where the young men and women learn the arts and craft of their forefathers. Excursion to Takin zoo, where the national animal, the mysterious takin, is kept, After that Changankhalhakhang, the oldest place of worship in the valley. Evening visit of Tashichodzong, the castle, which servers as seat of the king and government.

Day 5 : Drive to Paro airport

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