| Day
1 |
Fly
from Kathmandu to Paro. Stay overnight
in hotel.
During this flight, one will experience breathtaking
view of Mount Everest, Kanchan Junga and
other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolhari
and Mt Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival
at Paro International Airport, you will be
received by our representative, then drive
to hotel through Paro valley which is enchanting.
After lunch you will be taken to Ta-Dzong
(Museum).
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| Day
2 |
Sight
seeing in and around Paro. Stay overnight
in hotel.
Drive through the winding road northwest ups the Pa Chu to Drugyal Dzong, The
ruined Fort, which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. This
fortress, now a burned shell, was once strategic in Bhutan’s defense against
the Tibetan invasions. Mt Jomolhari, sacred submit, reaches skyward beyond the
Dzong. This can be viewed on a clear day. On the way back you visit a typical
Bhutanese farm house. After lunch walk up the hill just above the hotel to stretch
your legs for the excursions to Taktshang view point.
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| Day
3 |
From Paro to Shana (2800 m.). Drive up
to drugyel Dzong where the road ends and
the trek begins, following the river gently
up hill through a narrowing agricultural
Valley. Lots of homes, kids and dogs can
be seen. Camp is just beyond the army post.
This day you trek for approximately six
hours. |
| Day
4 |
Trek from Shana to Thangthangka (3610
m.) and it takes about eight hours. The
trail follows the river through a heavily
forested area with a few isolated farmhouses.
It narrows and closes in and the trail
winds up and down along the drainage. We
pass a junction en route, where another
path leads north over the Tremo La to Tibet.
Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter. |
| Day 5 |
Trek
from Thangthangka to Jangothang (4115 m.)
which takes about six hours. In the morning
after passing a small army post, the trail
slowly leaves the forest line and gradually
climbs into a beautiful valley, passing
Tegethang, a winter home of yak herdsmen.
Lunch will be served in one of these huts.
Lots of yaks will be seen today before
we arrive at the Jhomolhari base camp (4,115
m). High mountains overlook the camp and
visible nearby are the ruins of an old
fortress used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan
invasions |
| Day
6 |
Rest
at Jangothang.
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| Day
7 |
Trek
from Jangothang to Lingshi (4000 m.) which
takes about eight hours. The trail follows
the stream for half an hour and crosses
the bridge to the right side. Start the
climb up to the first ridge with a breathtaking
view of Jumolhari, JichuDrakey and Tsrim
Ghang. Then walk towards the valley, almost
flat for a while, until the climb to the
Nyeley la pass at an altitude of 4,700
meters. After the pass it’s a gradual
descent to the Lingshi camp, enjoying the
panorama view of the peaks and Lingshi
dzong. |
| Day
8 |
Trek
from Lingshi to Chebisa (3,850 m.) and it
takes about six hours. Walk past the Lingshi
dzong, perched on the hilltop with a commanding
view of green hill, the Winding River and
magnificent peaks. This is a very easy day
and a pleasant walk, through villages and
yak herders camps. Lunch will be at scenic
Goyuna village. After lunch, a short walk
will reach you to Chebisa village. We camp
here by the side of stream at an altitude
of 3,850 meters. |
| Day
9 |
Trek
from Chebisa to Shomuthang which takes about
eight hours. Today begins with a stiff climb
up a ridge to Gubula pass at an altitude
of 4,500 meters, taking nearly 4 hours to
the top. After the pass descend to a lunch
spot, through rhododendron bushes. Afternoon
continue along the up and down path, after
crossing the stream, through rhododendron
forests and yak herders camps. You may see
herds of Blue sheep now and then. |
| Day
10 |
Trek
from Shomuthang to Robluthang (4400 m.) and
it takes about nine hours. The trek starts
with a climb to Jari la pass at the altitude
of 4,600 meters. Then descend to Tsharijathang
valley, the summer residence of the rare
Himalayan Takin (national animal of Bhutan).
From here we may have to cross the stream
and get wet, as most of the time the foot
bridge is washed away, After crossing the
stream towards the left the trail ascends
till you reach Robluthang camp at an altitude
of 4400meters. |
| Day
11 |
Trek
from Robluthang to Lemithang (4100 m.). You
need to make a long climb up to the shinje
la pass (altitude 4900meters). The views
of the mountains from the pass are breathtaking.
After the pass descend to Lemithang. The
path is quit narrow and you may have to cross
the stream and get wet again. The last part
of the trek is very interesting, with the
view of Mount Gangchey Ta peak. Arrive at
camp at an altitude 4100 meters. |
| Day
12 |
Trek
from Lemithang to Laya (3,800 m.) which takes
about six hours. In the morning you wake
up with a superb view of Gangchey Ta peak
in front of you. The walk to laya is very
pleasant with wonderful views. You will pass
through a damp forest, filled with moss and
singing birds. Arrive at Laya village, the
second highest settlement in the country. |
| Day
13 |
Rest
at Laya. |
| Day
14 |
Trek
from Laya to Rhodophu (4,350 m.) and it takes
about nine hours. From Laya descend to army
camp and continue following the river till
the turn off point to Rhodophu. After lunch
continue the climb through rhododendron bushes
until the camp. |
| Day
15 |
Trek
from Rodophu to Narethang (4900 m.). The
trail follows the river through rhododendron
and shrubs. The camp is at Narethang(4900m)
below the gangla Karchung Peak.
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| Day
16 |
Trek
from Narethang to Tarina. You cross the gangla
Karchung la ( Pass) (5120 m). From here the
mountain views are excellent on the northern
horizon. To name a few: Kang Bum ( 6526m),
Teri Gang ( 7300) Jejekangphu Gang ( 7100m). |
| Day
17 |
Trek
from Tarina to Woche (3,800 m.) and it takes
about seven hours. The day is much easier
as the path follows the river down valley.
You enjoy your lunch at the lowest point
(3500m). After lunch climb up about 300 meters
to the village of Woche. |
| Day
18 |
Trek
from Woche to Lhedi (3,650 m.). The Trek
starts through juniper and fir forests and
then through rhododendron bushes. We climb
up to Keche la pass (4,480m) where one can
have a great view of the mountains. After
the pass, descend to the river walking through
the village with stunning views of Table
Mountain and others. Follow the river, one
of the main source of Phochu, till Lhedi
village. |
| Day
19 |
Trek
from Lhedi to Thanza (4000 m.) which takes
about eight hours. The trek continues following
the river, rising gradually to Choejong village.
After lunch visit the Choejong dzong and
continue towards the wide valley. Cross the
bridge to reach Thanza camp. |
| Day
20 |
Rest
at Thanza. |
| Day
21 |
Trek
from Thanza to Tshochenchen (3,850 m.). The
trek continues through the mountains. One
comes across blue lakes and yak herders camps
to arrive at the Thochechen camp at an altitude
of 3,850m. |
| Day
22 |
Trek
from Tshotshena to Jichhu Dramo (5050 m.).
The trail follows the shore of a lake before
climbing a ridge at 5100 m. On the top, you
are surrounded by snowy peaks. Far below
you can see the Pho Chhu descending down
towards Punakha. The trek continues through
mountains. Overnight in camp in Jichu Dramo(5050m),
a small pasture on the east side of the valley. |
| Day
23 |
Trek
from Jichhu Dramo to Chhukarpo (4600 m.).
The trail climbs to Rinchen Zoe la ( 5320m).
Then continue through breathtaking scenery.
After a couple of hours you reach Chhukarpo(4600m)
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| Day
24 |
Trek
from Chhu Karpo to Thampe Tsho (4300 m.).
The trail continues to descend along the
right bank of the river until it reaches
a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu( 4010m).
From here the path climbs quite steeply through
Junipers and Silver Firs towards Thampe Tsho.
The path follows a stream to the beautiful
lake, surrounded by steep mountain walls. |
| Day
25 |
Trek
from Thampe Tsho to Maurothang (3610 m.).
From the camp the trail climbs steeply to
Thampe la at 4600m. Along the way, you may
see blue sheep on the high slopes above the
trail.The path descends to Om tsho. It is
said that Pema Lingpa found a number of Terma
here.You will then pass a water fall. From
the second lake the path descends steeply
to the head waters of the Nikka chhu. Then
the path follows through a mixed forest to
Maurothang(3610m) |
| Day
26 |
Trek
from Maorothang to Nikachu Chazam (2650 m.)
and it takes approximately seven hours. Today
is your last day walk. The trail passes through
the fields and village of Sephu overnight
in the camp. |
| Day
27 |
Drive
from Nikachu Chazam to Thimpu. Early morning
drive to Thimphu. Lunch at the Dochula
Café and
proceed to Thimphu. Check in at hotel and
overnight |
| Day
28 |
Sight
seeing in and around Paro and drive to Paro.
You can enjoy full day sightseeing and shopping
in Thimphu. Wonder in the town. Visit handicraft
emporium. visit the workshop where all the
handicrafts are produced if you like. Afternoon
you visit Trashichoedzong. Then drive out
for Motithang, take a walk up the hill to
visit Takin penned up there. Later in the
evening drive to Paro and over night. Farewell
dinner follow by cultural program. |
| Day
29 |
Fly
from Paro to Kathmandu. |
