Bumthang Cultural Trek 13 days 3 days trekking Week 1 Day 1 Arrive at Paro. Received by YEI representative and transfer to the hotel. An orientation talk in the evening. Overnight at Hotel Day 2 Sightseeing of the Paro valley. Overnight at Hotel. Day 3 Excursion to Taktshang Monastery. Overnight at Hotel. Day 4 Morning drive to Punakha via the Dochula, from where a great view of the Bhutanese Himalayas can be had on clear days. Afternoon sightseeing of the Punakha and Wangdi valleys. Overnight at Hotel. Day 5 Early morning drive to Bumthang. Picnic lunch at the Chendebji Chorten. Overnight at Lodge. Day 6 Bumthang valley sightseeing. Overnight at Lodge. Day 7 Bumthang to Ngang Lhakang, 6hrs walk, alt. 2900m (Trek begins). Week 2 Day 8 Nagang Lhakang to Ugyencholing, 7-8hrs walk, alt. 2850m. Day 9 Ugyencholing to Jakar, short walk along the river to transport (Trek ends). Overnight at Lodge. Day10 Bumthang to Punakha. On route visit the Ta-Dzong (ancient watchtower for Trongsa Dzong). Picnic lunch at the Chendebji Chorten. Overnight at Hotel. Day 11 Morning drive to Thimphu, and time at leisure. Afternoon cultural programme and shopping time in the evening. Overnight at Hotel. Day 12 Sightseeing of the Thimphu valley. Evening drive to Paro. Farewell dinner and overnight at Hotel. Day 13 Departure from the country. YEI representative will help you complete the check in formalities and bid you farewell. Saison February through May, September through December Highlights This is the cultural heartland of the kingdom. On this trek, which is easy, one can see a lot of temples and monasteries of the country.