Bumthang Cultural Trek offers many opportunities to visit temples and small Bhutanese villages along the trek route.  Although the trek is easy, it has few steep climbs like the climb to Pephe La with an ascent of about 500 m.

Note: The trekking tour program does not include the total duration. Please select the trek of your choice and contact us. We will send you the program and duration. You can also combine the trek with the cultural tours. The trek which is less than five nights is the cultural trek that is done with the cultural tours.

Duration: 3 days

Maximum Elevation: 3360m
Highest Camp: 2800m
Standard: Easy to medium
Best Seasons: March-May & September-November
Start: Toktu Zampa, Bumthang
Finish: Mesithang, Bumthang

Day 1: Toktu Zampa – Ngang Lhakhang

(Distance: 12km, Duration: 4-5 hours, Ascent: 170m, Camp altitude: 2800m)

The route follows the Chamkhar Chu, a river known for Himalayan trout. Lunch is served at Thangbi Lhakhang. After lunch, the trek enters the Ngang Yul (Village of the Swan) at the centre of which lies theNgang Lhakhang (Swan Temple). In ancient days, the valley was populated by swans, and hence the name Ngang Yul.

Day 2: Ngang Lhakhang – Tahung

(Distance: 16km, Duration: 6 hours, Ascent: 750m, Descent: 670m, Camp altitude: 2720m)

The day starts out across meadows and with the view of the valley. Then you climb gradually to Phephe La (3360m), the highest point of the trek route. The trail passes through beautiful forested areas where you can make several stops to enjoy the natural beauty of the place. The path leads you downhill into a broad valley. Amongst several camping sites the most likely one is behind the village of Tahung.

Day 3: Tahung – Mesithang

(Distance: 16km, Duration: 4-5 hours, Descent: 230m)

The trail follows the Tang Chu, another trout-filled river. On the bank of the river is the Tang Rimpoche’s Lhakhang. The trek will pass the Mebar Tsho (Flaming Lake) and lead you to the palace of Ugyen Choling. Ugyen Choling Palace houses one of the most interesting museums of Bhutan. From here you will soon reach the road head where the trek ends.