Day - 01 |
Arrival by Druk-air – Paro
During this flight one will enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan Mountains including the sacred Mt. Chomolhari & Mt. Jechu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro Airport the representative From Tibet Family Tours and Travels will receive you and transfer you to a hotel for the overnight halt. |
Day - 02 |
Paro sightseeing
Drive to Drugyel Dzong (Victorious fort) now in ruins after it was destroyed by fire in 1950. From here one can have the view of sacred Mt. Chomolhari on clear days. Thereafter make a visit to a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. Then we drive back to hotel for lunch en route make a visit to the sacred monastery of Kyichu Lhakhang, founded in the 17th century by the first King of Tibet. After lunch drive to Ta-Dzong, former Watch Tower which now houses the National Museum and then walk down passing close by the Paro Dzong, crossing the typical Bhutanese wooden roofed bridge to Paro town. After a short stroll in town drive back to hotel for the night halt. |
Day - 03 |
Paro – Shana
Today the trek starts from Drugyel Dzong to Shana which is about 5 to 6 hours walk with gradual climb following the Paro river through the agricultural valley and villages. The campsite is opposite the army check post in the meadows, near the river, at an altitude of 2,800m. |
Day - 04 |
Shana – Thangthangka
The trail is gradual ascend following the Paro river through the conifer forest and Rhododendron bushes. The campsite is in a flat meadow surrounded by conifer and birch forest and on clear days one can have a magnificent view of Mt. Chomolhari suddenly peeping at you through the clouds. Camp at Alt. 3,860m and trek of 6 to 7 hours. |
Day - 05 |
Thangthangka –Jangothang
The trail leads by passing the army post and the valley begins to widen before coming by the winter house of yak herder where hot lunch will be served in one of the houses. Camp beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Chomolhari, Alt. 4,040 m and trek about 5 to 6 hours. |
Day - 06 |
Jangothang – halt
Explore with stupendous day hike with choice of oneself to the direction of Mt. Chomolhari, Jechu Drake or to Tsophu (lake) for fishing. Overnight at camp |
Day - 07 |
Jangothang – Lingshi
The trail gradually climbs across Nyili-la pass, Alt. 4,680 m and all the way down a view of Lingshi Dzong and Tserim Gang with its descending glaciers and lakes. Camp near the stream in a meadow at Alt. 3,915 m and trek about 5 to 6 hours. |
Day - 08 |
Lingshi – Shodu
The trail is through the deep valley and ascends to Yeli-la pass, Alt. 4,820 m. From here Mt. Chomolhari, Mt Tsherim Gang and Mt. Masagang can be seen on clear days. Camp in a meadow at Alt. 3,815 m and trek about 6 to 7 hours. |
Day - 09 |
Shodu – Barshong
The trail winds up and down gently following the Thim-chu and gradually climbs to Barshong ruined Dzong. Camp just below the ruined fortress at Alt. 3,685 m and trek is about 5 to 6 hours. |
Day - 10 |
Barshong -Thimphu
The trial descends gently down to meet Thimphu Chu through the dense forest of Rhododendron, birch, conifer trees across the pasture land, The trek continues till you reach Dolam Kencho were lunch will be served. After lunch you will be descending down through pine forest till you reach Dodina were you will picked by vehicle, which will drive to your Hotel in Thimphu. |
Day - 11 |
Thimphu - Sightseeing
Start the day with the sightseeing of Zelukha Nunnery, National library, Memorial Chorten of the Late King, Handicraft Emporium and walk around Thimphu City. After lunch Drive to Painting School and the Indigenous Hospital, Simtokha Dzong, the first fort build in 1627-29 by Shabdrung who unified the Kingdom. Then drive back to town for shopping of souvenirs from Bhutan. |
Day - 12 |
Thimphu- Paro For Departure
Early morning you will awakened and served bed tea by the room boys. Then drive to Paro for your departure flight to your next destination. Driving distance is 60 Km 2 hours from Thimphu to Paro. |
