Detail Itinerary

Day 01: - Arrive Paro and transfer to Hotel

Depending upon the flight time to Paro, Bhutan either morning or in afternoon time, our staff transfer you to Kathmandu international airport, after checking in boarding in Bhutan national carrier “Druk Air” a super scenic flight to Paro with amazing views of high snow-capped peaks including Mt. Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga and on reaching at Paro airport with mountains of Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, our representative will receive you and transfer to hotel. Depends on your arrival time, enjoys afternoon sightseeing around Paro, including a visit to the Ta Dzong Museum housing many religious relics, works of art, and handicrafts are offering an excellent orientation into Bhutan’s historical, cultural, and religious past. Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong, Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. In the evening, visit Paro town, stroll through its quaint two streets, and browse through the shops. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: - Trek from paro to Shana (2870m), 5-6 hours

Today is first day of our walk, we start from Drukgyel Dzong with a short downhill walk on a long train. The trek passes through a full, cultivated valley, forest-covered mountains, following the Paro River. We climb gently through well-maintained rice terraces and fields of millet. It goes upstream of the Paro River, through villages, gradually ascending. You’ll also encounter local people who live a simple lifestyle herding yaks, gathering and drying herbs, making fresh cheese and butter, and weaving beautiful textiles. Just beyond Shana Zampa, there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees. We stay overnight in Camp at an altitude of 2,850m.

Day 03: - Trek from shana to Soi Thangthangkha (3800m), 6-7 hours

Continuous trail follows Pa Chhu (Paro River), today we walk longer with the peaks along the Tibetan border, which we are approaching. The walk follows the Pachu River through pine, oak, and spruce forest. The path makes a short steep climb and descent followed by a big bridge at 3250m; We take lunch at river side that is Thongo Zam. After lunch follows the river climbing up through rhododendron forests and finally crossing the bridge again and reaching the camp at Thangthangkha.

Day 04: - Trek from Thangthangkha to Jangothang (4040m), 6-7 hours

We can see the Chomolhari form here, after breakfast, we walk through army camp. We climb a beautiful river valley and hike along rushing streams through deep forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak. We meet with yak-herding families and try some of their dried yak cheese. We reach at Jangothang, Chomolhari Base Camp at 4100m, with a full-frontal view of the enormous bulk of Chomolhari. Stay overnight at Jangothang.

Day 05: - Rest day at Jangothang

Today we take rest at Jangothang. We explore the area. Also you can utilize the day by hiking in open space. During your stay, you can explore the surrounding areas of Tshophu Lake. Have close up views of Chomolhari (7314m) and Jichudrake (6974m).

Day 06: - Trek from Jangothang to Lingshi (4150m), 6-7 hours

We start walk early in the morning through a broad open landscape. It is a long climb about 3-4 hours to reach the first high and very windy pass of this trek, the Nyelela Pass “sleepy pass” (4890m). Further we climb up the ridge and enjoy stunning views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tshrim Khang mountains. Then we descend gradually from the pass to our campsite at Lingshi. Enjoy the panoramic view of the peaks and Lingshi Dzong. Stay overnight in Camp.

Day 07: - Trek from Lingshi to Shodu (4110m), 7-8 hours

Further we continue walk, today's path follows the stream up towards the valley opposite the Dzong, slowly we ascending through the valley for 4 hours. The trail stays on the west side of this mostly treeless valley, we climb a short distance above the Mo Chu. Then the path climbs up to the Yalla Pass at an altitude of (15, 810 ft) 4,820m. You can view snowcapped mountains around Lingshi and the Basingthang Peaks. We camp at Shodu.

Day 08: - Trek from Shodu to Barshong (3785m), 4-5 hours

Today our path goes to the course of the Thimphu Chhu (river). We walk through rhododendron, juniper, and mixed alpine forests. We can view the rocky cliff faces and waterfalls along the way. After reaching Barshong we stay overnight in a camp.

Day 09: - Trek from Barshong to DolamKencho (3290m), 4-5 hours

Our trail goes through Thimphu river for a while ten steep us to a ridge at 3330m. We are walking through dense bamboo and pine forest. The final stage of the trail climbs around a cliff face high above the Thimphu Chu, coming out onto pastureland which is called Kencho, where we camp for the night.

Day 10: - Trek to Dodina and Drive to Thimpu

Today is our last day of walk, From Dolemkencho, the trail descends to Dodina. The trail continues up to 3450 m and drops to a side stream and several switchbacks. Our transport meets us at Dodina, and we drive to Thimphu and spend our overnight at Thimpu.

Day 11: - Full Day Sightseeing in Thimpu (2350m)

Early morning After your breakfast, our guide will pick you from your hotel and start Thimphu Sightseeing. In the first hour visit the Memorial Chorten, a huge stupa built in memory of the third King who reigned from 1952 - 1972. Then visit National Library which has vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscript. After that drive to painting school, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. And visit handicrafts emporium. We take lunch in the local hotel and start visit in afternoon at pangri Zampa Monastery, that is located beyond Dechencholing Palace.

Later visit Tashichho Dzong in evening and stay overnight in hotel at Thimphu.

Day 12: - Final Departure

After breakfast, our representative will drop you at Paro International Airport for your flight to your onward destinations.

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