Bumthang Cultural Trek on Horseback 3 nights

Intermediate to Advanced  Riders | Culture & Nature Immersion

Ride through Bhutan’s spiritual core on horseback, tracing centuries-old pilgrimage routes, forest trails, and remote village paths. This horseback journey blends scenic riding with cultural encounters, monastery visits, and overnight stays in traditional homes and local guesthouses—an authentic window into life in central Bhutan.

Highlights:
Scenic horseback riding through forests, meadows, and mountain passes
Cultural visits to temples, manors, and local museums
Immersive stays in farmhouses and traditional guesthouses
Beautiful blend of adventure, history, and local hospitality

Day 1: Jakar – Ngang Lhakhang
Ride Distance: ~14 km | Duration: 3–4 hours Altitude: 2,900m

Begin your trek by saddling up at Jakar and following the Chamkhar Chu river. The ride is gentle and scenic, passing meadows, blue pine forests, and traditional villages. You’ll see ancient temples and quiet countryside life as you make your way toward the “Swan Temple,” Ngang Lhakhang, a charming structure steeped in legend. Overnight: Farmhouse stay near Ngang Lhakhang.

Day 2: Ngang Lhakhang – Phephe La – Tandingang Village
Ride Distance: ~22 km | Duration: 7–8 hours. Altitude: ~3,360m at the pass; overnight at ~3,000m

Today’s ride is a true journey into the highlands. Ascend steadily through juniper forests to reach Phephe La Pass (3,360m), the spiritual high point of the trek. From the pass, enjoy sweeping views before descending into the remote Tang Valley. Instead of stopping at the usual campsite in Takhung, continue riding down to Tandingang Village, where you’ll be welcomed into a local home. Overnight: Village homestay in Tandingang.

Day 3: Explore Ugyen Choling & Tang Valley
After a leisurely morning visit in the village and time to connect with local families, ride along the valley floor and gently ascend to Ugyen Choling Manor, a beautifully restored aristocratic home now housing a museum on Bhutanese rural life. The trails here offer great opportunities for trotting and riding through open meadows.
Spend the rest of the day exploring nearby villages, relaxing, and immersing yourself in the cultural atmosphere.
Overnight: Ugyen Choling Guest House.

Day 4: Tang Valley – Jakar (Drive)
After breakfast, travel by vehicle back to Jakar. En- route, visit spiritual and cultural highlights including: Tang Rimochen Temple, nestled beneath sacred cliffs.  Visit Bebzur Chukpoi Mei, a local house-turned-museum and Pemacholling Nunnery nearby. Stop at Mebartsho (Burning Lake), a sacred pilgrimage site and Continue to explore Jakar town or head onward to destinations like Chumey or Trongsa, depending on your travel plans.