Trip length: 17 Days
Level: Moderate / Difficult
Maximum altitude: 5030m
Suitable months: April to June & September to mid-November
Day 1: Paro arrival
Aboard the flight to Paro, the sight of Mt. Everest, Mt. Jomolhari, and Jichu Drake is a welcoming note for you. Upon landing, you will be received and transferred to the Hotel by a representative. After lunch, visit the Paro Dzong, built in 1646, which houses the monastic body and administrative machinery. Later, you visit Kyichhu Lhakhang, one of the oldest lhakhangs in the country, built in the 7th century. Proceed further to Drukgyal Dzong, the fort of victorious Bhutan, built after the victory over the Tibetan invasion in the year 1649. Under a clear sky, you can see Mt. Jomolhari at 7, 329m from here. In the evening, walk freely in the town! An overnight hotel will be in Paro.
Day 2: Hike to Taktshang.
After breakfast, start the day’s excursion to Taktshang, the Tiger’s Nest Monastery perched on a vertical granite rock, 900m above the Paro Valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche came to the site of the Monastery on the back of a Tigress to meditate. Have the spectacular view of Paro Valley from the temple. Descend for lunch at Taktshang Cafeteria. Overnight at paro.
Day 3: Shana- Thongdho Zam (9-10km)-5 hours
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Shana, which is about 2 hours drive from Paro town. After reaching Shana, meet with the crews, and start slowly your first day of the trek. Today's trek is not very long, it's only about 9 kms, but the path/ trail is very rocky and slippery, so it will take longer than we think. The campsite will be at 3300 masl. Overnight at camp.
Day 4: Thongdho zam to Sio Thangkha (10 – 11 km, 5-6 hours)
After
early breakfast, almost the entire day or entire trek day, we will be following
the Paro main stream, but also there will be a lot of up and down till camp. After
crossing the bridge, the team stops for hot lunch. After lunch, we climb along
the bank of the river through the rhododendron forest. We cross the river again,
and that will take us to the campsite at 3,650m.
Day 5: Thangthangkha – Jangothang.
Continue the trail along the Pachhu and the valley opens again after crossing a small army outpost. Trekking through the open valley affords a view of high ridges and the snow-capped mountains with yaks and Yak herder’s camp on the valley floor. Trekking 15km of trek within 5 to 6 hours will find us near the ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Jomolhari at 4040m. Camp here for the night!
Day 6: Jangothang and excursion to Tshophu lake.
We will have a good chance to relax in the sun just in front of the Jomolhari. But after breakfast, you may go further from the base camp and climb to Tsho Phu 4300m. night at camp.
Day 7: Jangothang – Lingshi
Climb gradually toward the pass through a wide pastureland. On your way, depending on the season you are trekking, you will find some yak herders in their camps. Descending from the pass to Lingshi, you will have a beautiful view of Lingshi Dzong, the Valley, Tserim Kang (Mountain), and its glaciers. At 4150 m, camp in a stone shelter with a built-in fire pit or in the tent! By then, we will have covered 19km of trail within 5 to 6 hours of trek.
Day 8: Lingshi – Chebisa.
Today is the shortest of all days on our trip. Upon reaching Chebisa at 3, 850 m, having trekked for 3 to 4 hours covering 12km of trail, camp alongside the village settlement. You can visit the village houses and feel the Bhutanese rural life experiences.
Day 9: Chebisa – Shomuthang.
Trekking through a wide pastureland will lead to Gugu La Pass. Along the way, you find some Yak herders. Conquering Gugu La Pass at 4444 masl, descend to the valley. The campsite will be above a riverbank, a tributary of the Mochhu River at an elevation of 4, 260m. By then, we will have trekked 13km in 5 to 6 hours of time.
Day 10: Shomuthang – Robluthang .
We start early for the trek is little strenuous. Upon crossing the Jerela Pass at 4, 600m, descend to Tsharijathang Valley, where you can see the herds of Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan. Camp at Tsharijathang at 4, 390m after having trekked from 15km for 5 to 6 hours!
Day 11: Robluthang – Lingmithang.
Cross the Shingela Pass at 4, 900m, you take a downhill trek following the valley. Lingmithang, a beautiful village under Laya County, offers an opportunity to see people dressed in typical Laya costume with long bamboo hats on their heads. Camp at Lingmithang at an elevation of 4200 masl after a day-long trek of 6 to 7 hours covering 19 km of the trail! A day halt exploring the valley and meeting the people of unique costumes and habits will be of unique experience.
Day 12: Lingmithang – Laya.
The trek for the day is a downhill walk along the narrow winding river valley. The trail leads you to the west side of the Laya Village. At an elevation of 3, 850m, the campsite is on a high flat bench above the village. The trek stretches for about 10 km, requiring 3 to 4 hours of normal trekking.
Day 13: Laya Halt.
Explore laya village and its nearby.
Day 14: Laya –Gasa (Hot Spring).
After breakfast, Decent down till the army checkpoint and possibilities, our car will pick us up and drive to Gasa hot spring. In the evening, after the trek, we deserve a very good and relaxing of our muscles, so we soak in the Hot Spring. Overnight at camp.
Day 15: Gasa – Thimphu via Punakha.
The drive from Gasa to Thimphu will take about 5 to 6 hours. We will stop on the way for lunch and other stops. Overnight at Thimphu in a Hotel.
Day 16: Thimphu – Paro
In the morning, hike from Buddha point to Chang gangkha Lhakhang about 2 hours. Vist few temples and monuments, in the afternoon, drive to Paro. Overnight hotel at Paro!
Day17: Paro (Departure)
After breakfast, our representative will drive you to the Airport and bid goodbye to you from Bhutan!
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