ThimphuPunakhaPhobjikha (Gangtey)+2
Heart of Bhutan
Ten days from Paro to the temple valleys of Bumthang and back, crossing three high passes.
Bumthang
Four valleys of buckwheat, apple orchards and Bhutan's oldest temples.
- Altitude2,600 m
Bumthang is the spiritual heartland of Bhutan — four valleys scattered with temples linked to Guru Rinpoche and the saint Pema Lingpa. Expect buckwheat pancakes, local cheese, apple brandy and a slower pace.
Journeys that stay in Bumthang
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ThimphuPunakhaPhobjikha (Gangtey)+3
Grand Bhutan: West to Centre
A thirteen-day loop with time to linger in every valley from Paro to Bumthang.
Samdrup JongkharTrashigangTrashi Yangtse+7
East to West Traverse
Enter from Assam at Samdrup Jongkhar and cross the whole kingdom to fly out of Paro.
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Amankora Journey
Nine days moving between Amankora's five lodges, from Paro to Bumthang.
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Grand Luxury Bhutan
Twelve days in the country's finest lodges with an optional helicopter sightseeing flight.
ThimphuPunakhaTrongsa+2
Bumthang Cultural Trek
A gentle three-day village trek through Bumthang's temple valleys, combined with the cultural highlights.
