Bhutan Hiking Adventure Tour

12 Nights / 13 Days

Bhutan, the 'Last Shangri-La', offers untouched landscapes spanning the grandeur of the Himalayas. This 13-day hiking adventure takes you through ancient forests, verdant valleys, and mighty mountain passes.

Includes the 2-day Bumdra Trek, Chumphu Ney pilgrimage, Chelela Pass day hike, and many more scenic trails throughout Bhutan.

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Bhutan, the 'Last Shangri-La', offers untouched landscapes spanning the grandeur of the Himalayas. This 13-day hiking adventure takes you through ancient forests, verdant valleys, and mighty mountain passes.

Includes the 2-day Bumdra Trek, Chumphu Ney pilgrimage, Chelela Pass day hike, and many more scenic trails throughout Bhutan.

Day 01
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu
Paro → Thimphu · 55km · 2,400m

Welcome! Visit key Thimphu landmarks. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 02
Discover Thimphu – Wangditse Hike
Thimphu · Hiking day · 2,400m

Wangditse Nature Hike (2.5km) through oak, blue pine and rhododendron forests. Visit Motithang Takin Preserve. Tashichho Dzong. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 03
Thimphu to Gangtey
Thimphu → Gangtey · 160km · 2,900m

Dochula Pass (3,050m). Gangtey Goemba. Gangtey Nature Trail hike. Overnight in Gangtey.

Day 04
Gangtey to Punakha
Gangtey → Punakha · 87km · 1,300m

Black-necked Crane Centre. Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten. Overnight in Punakha.

Day 05
Punakha sightseeing – Hikes
Punakha · Full day · 1,300m

Punakha Dzong. Hike to Chimi Lhakhang. Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery hike. Overnight in Punakha.

Day 06
Punakha to Paro
Punakha → Paro · 125km · 2,300m

Paro Rinpung Dzong. National Museum. Drukgyel Dzong ruins. Overnight in Paro.

Day 07
Chumphu Ney Hike
Paro · Trek · 4-5hrs

Hike to sacred Chumphu Ney, one of Bhutan's top pilgrimage walks. Pristine forests and mountain views. Overnight in Paro.

Day 08
Bumdra Trek – Day 1
Paro → Bumdra Camp · Trek

⛰ BUMDRA TREK DAY 1 — Ascend through blue pine and rhododendron forests. Camp at Bumdra (3,800m) with panoramic views.

Day 09
Bumdra Trek – Day 2 (Tiger's Nest)
Bumdra → Taktsang → Paro · 7km

⛰ BUMDRA TREK DAY 2 — Descend from Bumdra through ancient forests to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Overnight in Paro.

Day 10
Paro – Zuri Dzong Hike
Paro · Hike · 3km

Hike to Zuri Dzong (1352), one of the oldest dzongs. Panoramic valley views. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight in Paro.

Day 11
Chelela Pass Day Hike
Paro → Chelela Pass · 3,988m

Day hike to Chelela Pass (3,988m), the highest motorable road in Bhutan. Views of Mt. Jumolhari. Overnight in Paro.

Day 12
Paro – Farewell
Paro · Leisure day

Leisure morning. Explore Paro town. Special farewell dinner. Traditional hot stone bath. Last night in Paro.

Day 13
Depart Paro
Paro Airport

Tashi Delek!

  • Bhutan visa fee
  • 3-star and 4-star hotels
  • Three meals daily
  • Bottled water
  • SDF US$100/night/person
  • 5% GST
  • Museum fees
  • Private car driver
  • Licensed guide
  • Gho or Kira dress
  • Bhutan SIM card
  • Walking sticks
  • Hot stone bath in Paro
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Airfares
  • Airport taxes
  • Excess baggage
  • Tips
  • Services not mentioned

Paro → Thimphu → Gangtey → Punakha → Paro (Chumphu Ney, Bumdra Trek, Chelela Pass)

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