Bumdra Monastery Trek
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Duration
1 Nights | 2 Days
Tour Type
Trekking Tour
Location
Paro | Bhutan
Trek Overview
Difficulty: Moderate (challenging in parts; good fitness required)
Maximum Altitude: 3,900–4,000 meters
Best Seasons: Mid-March to Mid-June, October & November
Distance: Approx. 10–12 km | Ascent: ~1,000 m | Duration: 4–5 hrs to camp (+2–3 hrs optional peak hike)
Overnight: Tented Campsite (3,800 m)
- Begin with a drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College (2,800 m), where the trek starts.
- Ascend through forested ridges offering panoramic views of the Paro and Do Chhu Valleys.
- Reach Chhoe Tse Lhakhang, then continue to Bumdra Monastery via ruins and meadows adorned with prayer flags.
- Camp near Bumdra Monastery, known as “The Rock of One Hundred Thousand Footprints of Dakinis”
- Optional: Hike up to the nearby peak (~4,000 m) for expansive Himalayan vistas.
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day-by-Day Highlights
Distance: Approx. 10–12 km | Ascent: ~1,000 m | Duration: 4–5 hrs to camp (+2–3 hrs optional peak hike)
Overnight: Tented Campsite (3,800 m)
- Begin with a drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College (2,800 m), where the trek starts.
- Ascend through forested ridges offering panoramic views of the Paro and Do Chhu Valleys.
- Reach Chhoe Tse Lhakhang, then continue to Bumdra Monastery via ruins and meadows adorned with prayer flags.
- Camp near Bumdra Monastery, known as the “Cave of a Thousand Prayers.”
- Optional: Hike up to the nearby peak (~4,000 m) for expansive Himalayan vistas.
- Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: Approx. 12–14 km | Descent: ~1,200 m | Duration: 5–7 hrs
Overnight: Hotel in Paro
- Descend through ancient pine and rhododendron forests on a zigzag trail.
- Pass Zangto Pelri Monastery (Heaven on Earth) with dramatic views over Taktsang Monastery.
- Reach Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang), perched on a sheer cliff; visit this iconic spiritual landmark.
- Continue descent to Paro Valley floor, where your vehicle awaits for transfer to your accommodation.
- Difficulty: Moderate