Bumdra Trek

Day 1: Sang Choekor Monastery to Bumdra Monastery
Begin your adventure with an early drive to Sang Choekor Buddhist College (2,800m). From here, embark on a moderately challenging hike to yak pastures below Bumdra Monastery. The ascent involves about 1–2 hours of ridge climbing with cool shaded sections, leading to a stunning clearing adorned with prayer flags and expansive views of the Paro and Do Chhu valleys. Continue hiking through ancient forest paths, sacred ruins, and chortens until you reach the Bumdra Monastery at approximately 3,800 meters, your overnight campsite. After lunch, explore the monastery and trek to the northernmost peak (4,000m) for spectacular Himalayan views.

Overnight camping at Bumdra Monastery.

Day 2: Bumdra Monastery to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
After a nourishing breakfast, descend through pine and rhododendron forests along a winding path. Along the way, visit gardens of Sangtopelri (Heaven on Earth) to gaze down upon the magnificent Tiger’s Nest Monastery, nestled on a cliff face. Continue to the gates of Taktsang, then climb the steep stairway to the monastery itself. On the return trek, take a break at the Tshamkhang Hermitage for lunch. Later, relax at your campsite or opt for a walk to a nearby ancient sky burial site, a unique Bhutanese funerary tradition (no longer practiced, but culturally significant). The trek completes as you return to your base.