- Trek Name: Rigsum Goenpa trek
- Trek Duration: 3 Days Circular Trek
- Trek Route: Paro-Bumthang-Mongar-Trashiyangtse-Trek begins-Mongar-Bumthang-Paro
- Trek Start and End: Paro to Paro
- Guide: Licensed Tour Guide
- Meals: Full board
Short and beautiful trek in the eastern part of Bhutan. The Lhakhang was named as Rigsum Goenpa Lhakhang. The Lhakhang houses a Jowo Shakya Muni statue (The Buddha as a Prince) brought from Punakha Dzong.
Rigsum Goenpa trek in Bhutan. It’s a 3-day circular trek starting from the remote Trashi Yangse district. Legend has it that Lama Tshering Gyamtsho (Disciple of the 9th Je-Khenpo) from Punakha Drstshang lived during the 18th century and founded a cave with clear body prints of Rigsum Goenpo when he reached a place called Pemaling located towards the north of Trashi Yangtse. A powerful local deity called Genyen Phanbu was the guardian of the sacred cave. The Lama befriended the deity with his spiritual power and built a small Lhakhang for his meditation. After the death of Lama, his nephew and spiritual heir Lama Jangchhub Gyeltshen renovated and extended the Lhakhang with unique mural paintings of Lord Buddha’s life history.
Rigsum Goenpa Trek Overview
Practical Information:
Permits:
Make sure to arrange the necessary permits for trekking in Bhutan through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
Guides and Porters:
Hiring a local guide is highly recommended for safety and to enhance your experience with local knowledge. Porters can assist by carrying your gear, making the trek more manageable.
Packing Essentials:
- Clothing: Bring layered clothing for varying temperatures, sturdy trekking boots, and rain gear.
- Camping Gear: Pack a tent, sleeping bag, and cooking equipment (if not staying in guesthouses).
- Food and Water: Carry sufficient supplies, including water purification tablets or filters.
- Other Essentials: Include a first aid kit, trekking poles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
Physical Preparation:
Prepare physically for the trek, as it involves several hours of hiking each day with significant elevation changes.
Respect Local Customs:
Respect Bhutanese customs and traditions by dressing modestly, especially when visiting monasteries and religious sites. This will enhance your experience and contribute to a deeper cultural immersion. Ultimately, it will make your adventure in Bhutan even more memorable by connecting with its natural beauty and spiritual significance.
Trek Cost
- Solo travelers Cost USD 4440.00
- 2 Pax Group Cost USD 3890.00 Per Person
- 3 to 4 Pax Cost USD 3340.00 Per Person
ITINERARY
- Day 1 Arrival at Paro. Altitude 2300M
- Day 2 Paro to Bumthang Via domestic flight. Flight Time 25 to 30 Minutes | Altitude 2800M.
- Day 3Bumthang to Mangar. Distance: 196.9KM | Driving Time 5Hours 48 Minutes | Altitude 1600M
- Day 4 Mongar to Tashiyangtse. Distance 111.6 KM | Driving Time 3 Hours 17 Minutes | Altitude ranges from 1750–1880 m
- Day 5 Tashiyangtse Trek Begin. Altitude ranges from 1750–1880 m
- Day 6 Second Day Trekking. Altitude ranges from 1750–1880 m
- Day 7 Rigsum Goenpa Trek ends
- Day 8 Rigsum Goenpa to Tashi Yangtse. Distance 13.6KM | Time taken 3 hours 27 Minutes | Altitude ranges from 1750–1880M.
- Day 9 Drive back from Tashiyangtse to Bumthang. Distance 304KM | Driving Time 9 Hours | Altitude 2800M
- Day 10 Bumthang to Paro. Flight Time 25 to 30 Minutes | Altitude 2300M
- Days 11 Paro Tiger Nest Hike. Distance 15 Km | Time Taken 4 Hours.
- Day 12 Paro to onward Journey. Altitude 2300M
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Risum Goenpa Trek Highlight
- Explore the hidden temples and Villages along the routes.
- Visit the remotest district of Bhutan.
- Enjoy the mountain flights.
- Visit the wild eastern Bhutan
