The Bumdra trek is more of a hike, and you’ll spend 2 days walking the area around Paro, through the vast valley, passing temples and monasteries – and watching the sunset over the mountains of Haa. Bumdra Trek, near Paro, Bhutan, is a short yet rewarding hike. Reach the iconic Bumdra Monastery, nestled in the Himalayas, offering stunning panoramic views. The trek combines natural beauty with cultural exploration, making it an ideal adventure for those seeking a memorable experience in a condensed timeframe.
Where does the Bumdra Trek Start from?
Bumdra Trek in Paro route starts from Paro and ends at Paro. The trek is a combination of Tiger Nest Hike and beautiful Bumdra. The challenging Bumdra trek brings rewards of breathtaking views, waterfalls, gardens and mountains, charming chapels, & the famous Tiger’s Nest. Embark on the Bumdra Trek in Paro—a captivating Himalayan escapade. This renowned trek offers a rewarding journey through stunning landscapes, passing by ancient monasteries and picturesque valleys. The trail leads to the iconic Bumdra Monastery, perched on a hilltop, offering breathtaking panoramic views. With its moderate difficulty level, the Bumdra Trek is an ideal choice for both seasoned trekkers and beginners looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Bumdra Trek Itinerary Over View
- Day 1 Arrival Paro International Airport and Acclamatisation. Altitude 2300M.
- Day 2 Bumdra Trek Begins from Base to Sunchokhor Monastery and arrives at Bumdra. Distance 7KM | Walking Time 3/4 Hours | Camping Altitude 3500M.
- Day 3 Bumdra to Paro.Distance 15KM | Walking Time 6 Hours via Tiger Nest Monastery.
- Day 4 Paro to Airport and See Off. Altitude 2300M.
Bumdra Trek Cost
All our trek cost covers SDF of USD 100 per person per night, Tour Cost which includes meals, Transport, Guide and Trekking Tents.
- Solo travellers Cost USD 1090
- 2 Pax Group Tour cost USD 870 Per Person
- 3 to 4 Pax Cost USD 790 Per Person
Packing Essentials
It’s always better to have proper clothes and comfortable shoes while hiking the trails. Apart from the clothes you are comfortable with, a rain jacket or a poncho that can double up as a windbreaker is indispensable. Microclimates in the mountains are an enigma. So it’s always nice to be prepared, that way the rain doesn’t feel so bad and you can slog on with a grin on your face. Another essential is a down jacket, to throw over yourself while at camp after the sun goes down. Bumdra lies at an altitude of 3800M and can be cold. If are are prepared well this will help you enjoy the best of Trek.
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Bumdra Trek Detail Itinerary
Arrival Paro and acclimatisation. Upon arrival, you shall be greeted by our team from Tour Bhutan. Paro Sightseeing includes visit to Taa Dzong the only museum in bhutan followed by Paro Rinpung Dzong. By this time you should be able to acclimatise with weather.
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Sang Choekor Bhudhist College from where we will start the trek. While we prepare to trek with the backpack, pay the respects at the Sangchoekor Sedra Buddhist College.
The initial climb up from the temple through the thick alpine forest takes about 3 hours to reach the base of the old temple. The trail undulates for a while before the last steep pull up to the pretty temple which boasts commanding views of southern Paro valley including the airport.
After a final 20 minutes climb through ruins and fluttering prayer flags, with a last glance southwards we plunge back into ancient forest traversing for about 40 minutes then come out onto a high wide meadow dotted with sacred Chortens and prayer flags.
Our home for the night is tucked in under Bumdra Monastery (cave of a thousand prayers) making the most of the awesome views of the Himalayan range. If time permits we can visit the monastery and also climb the peak to the north (about 4000m) for even better views, night halt at camp.
After a hearty breakfast in the jaw-dropping landscape, it is time to either head straight back into the valley or linger awhile soaking up the view and perhaps hang some prayer flags of our own. Eventually, we have to drop back into the ancient pine and rhododendron forest on the monks’ zig-zagging trail.
After 1-2 hours of descent, we catch glimpses of the golden roofs of temples below and soon come upon the first of many on our way back from the wilds. The path snakes across the mountainside between the monasteries and temples before reaching the gardens of Zhangtopelri (Heaven on Earth) from which you can bravely peer over the edge and straight down onto the ornate roofs of Taktsang in the cliff far below.
An hour later and we are at the gates of Taktsang looking across the gorge a steep descent to a waterfall then ascent on steps and you are passing into the Tiger’s Nest itself. Retracing our steps we begin the final descent of about 45 minutes to reach our vehicle and drive back to the hotel not forgetting to stop on the other side of the valley and look back at what we have achieved. Overnight in Paro, altitude 2200m.
The beautiful Bumdra Trek ends here today. Our team from Tour Bhutan will assist you to the airport and seeing you off. Trashi Delek.
