Another fascinating destination in Bhutan is the sacred valley of Bumtang. The picturesque drive to Bumtang takes you through regions profuse in flora and fauna, several magnificent mountain passes and places of great historic sights and ancient palaces of the ruling importance. A three hour drive from Tongsa takes you up to a height of 12500 feet - The Yotola Pass and then down to 9500 feet to the valley of Bumtang. Considered to be the most secred valley, Bumtang has a rich vareity of religious-historical sites and ancient palaces of ruling family of the valley.

The cultural trip to Bumtang also includes a 3 day walking tour to the sanctified spot where Guru Padhmasambhawa meditated. He was the great saint who converted the Bhutanese from pagan worshipers to peace loving Buddhist.

Itinerary

Day 01 Fly Paro, O/N.
Day 02 Sightseeing at Paro, O/N.
Day 03 Drive to Thimphu, O/N.
Day 04 Drive to Tongsa, O/N.
Day 05 Drive to Bumtang, O/N camp.
Day 06 Excursion/Sightseeing, O/N camp.
Day 07 Excursion/Sightseeing, O/N camp.
Day 08 Drive to Gangtye Gompa, O/ N camp.
Day 09 Return dive to Thimphu, O/N.
Day 10 Return drive to Paro, O/N.
Day 11 Departure Paro. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.