The Royal Heritage trek is one of the unique treks that covers different Palaces Starting from Central to Western Bhutan. The trek is one of iconic and beautiful.
Overview
Royal Heritage Trek, The trail boasts of a blend of valued history, traditional mores, and royal anecdotes which date back to as early as the 1950s. The trek traces the historical route King Jigme Wangchuck, the 2nd King of Bhutan, used when moving from his summer residence, Wangdicholing Palace in Bumthang, to his winter residence, Kuenga Rabten Palace in Trongsa. It was the first King who shifted the government seat from the old winter capitals in Punakha and Thimphu to Wangdicholing palace in Bumthang. In 1928, after the death of the first King, his successor built a new palace in Kuenga Rabten.
With its warmer, more temperate climate the valley provided a welcome relief from the harsh winters of Bumthang. The Royal Family and its entourage moved in a majestic procession with hundreds of followers and riding horses trekking over the mountains. The journey took just three days then and we are introducing this route to all our visitor to Bhutan.
Highlights
- The Royal Heritage Trek in Bhutan offers the visitors a unique look at some of Bhutan’s Royal Family palaces.
- Introduced to commemorate 100 years of monarchy.
- Covers best of Royal Palace from Central Bhutan starting from Bumthang to Punakha.