Day by day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Paro
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro - Jele Dzong
Day 04: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
Day 05: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso
Day 06: Jimilangtso - Semkotha
Day 07: Semkotha - Phajoding
Day 08: Phajoding - Thimphu
Day 09: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro
Day 11: Paro Excursion To Taktshang Or Dirve Ot Chelila Pass
Day 12: Paro - Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive Paro
Arrive at Paro Airport (7,000ft). A representative from NEC Travels who will then take you to the hotel will receive you at the airport.
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing
A day of acclimatization. Local sightseeing includes visits to Drugyel Dzong, Ta Dzong, which houses the National Museum, and the traditional wooden bridge. Stroll through Paro town.
Day 03: Paro - Jele Dzong
The trek trail is gradual and if the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen. Altitude - 11,600 ft / 3,536 m. Distance 10 kms.
Day 04: Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha
The trail takes you through thick alpine forests and rhododendron trees. The yaks in winter graze in the pastures around the path and there may be some yaks and yak herders around the campsite. Altitude - 11,900 ft / 3,627 m. Distance - 10 kms.
Day 05: Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso
The trail follows the ridge of the mountain and on a clear day one can get a splendid view of the mountains and valleys. Camp is close to the lake of Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout. Altitude - 12,160 ft / 3,706 m. Distance - 11 kms.
Day 06: Jimilangtso - Semkotha
The trail goes through dwarf rhododendron trees and passes by the lake of Janetsho. One may come across some yak herders' camps and one can see to how they live. Camp is close to Semkotha lake. Altitude - 12,580 ft / 3,834 m. Distance - 11 kms.
Day 07: Semkotha - Phajoding
The trek begins with a gradual climb and if weather permits one will get a beautiful view of Mount Gangkhar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan mountains from Dochula Pass. The path gradually descends till Phajoding, where the monastery and the retreat centers for meditation are located. Overnight in camp. Altitude - 11,600 ft / 3,536 m. Distance - 10 kms.
Day 08: Phajoding - Thimphu
The trail to Thimphu goes downhill through the blue pine forests. It takes about 2 -3 hours to reach Thimphu. Evening at leisure. Overnight in a hotel. Alt. 8,050 ft / 2,454 m. Distance - 7 - 8 kms.
Day 09: Thimphu Sightseeing
Visit National Library, School of Thangka Painting, Institute of Traditional Medicine and the Memorial Chorten. Afternoon, visit the Handicraft Emporium.
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro
Morning at leisure. After lunch, drive to Paro. On the way, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in the country built in 1627 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of Bhutan. Evening walk around Paro town.
Day 11: Paro Excursion To Taktsang Or Drive To Chelela Pass
Spend a full day hike to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest. This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 and has recently been reconstructed.
Day 12: Paro - Departure
Early breakfast at the hotel and drive to the Paro Airport to board the flight. Your escort from Bhutan Lha-Yul Tours & Travels escort will see you off at the airport.
What's the price included?
- Airport pickup and drop
- All accommodation & Meals (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- All Transportation by car van/Bus/Coaster
- One English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing Entry fee
- Bhutan Travel Permit
- Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking
- All Food for trekking ( Breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by our cook
- Staff: 1 Trekking Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen & necessary porters
- All transportation by car/ van/ bus
- Trekking crews of insurance Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
What's the price excluded?
- Airfare
- Bhutan Visa fee (USD 40.00)
- Tourism Development fund(TDF USD 10.00)
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Trekking Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (Tips)
This is a short five day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although the route is sparsely inhabited, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.