Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is home to the Bumdra Trek: the Trek of the Thousand Dakinis. Trekking to Bumdra is one of the most popular pilgrimage treks in the nation; it requires only one night of wild camping and includes sights that are well worth the expedition. This journey is a sightseeing opportunity and a chance to encounter the Bumdra monastery’s history while receiving blessings from the site of Guru Rinpoche. Travelers will start their adventure in Paro, where they will be driven to Thimphu. Along the way, they will see Tschogang Lhakhang, a 15th-century Buddhist temple in addition to Chhuzom, where the Thimphu and Paro rivers converge. At Buddha Point, the group will take a two-hour hike that passes a forested trail along several villages and temples. Onward to Punakha Dzong, an iconic fortress that sits at the focal point of two rivers. There is a lot to see in the village of Punakha. This includes the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, which overlooks two valleys. In Paro, everyone will visit Ta Dzong (a dzong is a fortress) after lunch; formally, it is a watchtower and now a national museum. Onward to Bumdra. The trek starts from Sang Choekor Buddhist College to a yak pasture below Bumdra Monastery. There is much to see along the way, such as views of the Paro and Do Chhu valleys. The next day is the main event. Everyone will have a chance to visit the Taktsang monastery, more popularly known as Tiger's Nest. Arrive at the airport in Thimphu the next day. Depart.
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