Itinerary Details
Day 1: Delhi – Paro
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport to board a flight to Paro. On reaching Paro airport, meet our representative who’ll escort you to one of our listed hotels. Rest and relax for the day in the cozy comfort of your hotel room. In the evening take a leisurely walk to explore the nearby area of Paro. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Paro
Next morning after breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing of Paro. The major tourist attractions of Paro include Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and the Dungtse Lhakhang. Paro is home to many of Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries, National Museum and country’s only airport. In the evening visit the Taktshang Lhakhang one of the famous Bhutan’s monasteries. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Paro – Sharna
Post breakfast, take a short drive Paro to reach Drukgyel Dzong. After reaching Drukgyel Dzong start for the trekking route. Trek towards Paro Chhu river valley through a narrowing agriculture valley. The trail passes through the small settlements of Chang Zampa and the Mitshi Zampa. Enjoy overnight stay at Sharna.
Day 4: Sharna – Thangkthanka
Today in the morning after breakfast, continue trekking uphill through the river valley. The trail winds in and out of the blue pine and rhododendron forest. During the trail, pass through the Jigme Dorji National Park to visit the wildlife and changes in vegetation. Enjoy camping at Thangkthanka.
Day 5: Thangkthanka Jangothang
Post breakfast, trek to Pa Chu pass a small army post from where the valley widens up. Midway through the trek, cross Tengethang which is also the winter of the local Yak herders. The trek continues till Jangothang (13,250 ft/4040 mt) where you watch the sun set between Mt. Jichu Drake (6989m) and Mt. Jhomolhari (7314m).
Day 6: Jangtothang – Lingshi
In the morning after breakfast, walk by the yak pastures while crossing the Nyile La pass at 16135 ft. While trekking enjoy the great views of Lingshi Dzong and descend to the Lingshi basin. Visit the Tserim Kang and its descending glaciers at the north end of the valley. Enjoy camping in a stone shelter equipped with fire pit and wooden floor for a comfortable sleep.
Day 7: Lingshi – Chebisa
Post breakfast, the trek to Chebisa is a short walk stretch which can be covered at a leisurely pace. Upon reaching Chebisa village explore the nearby area and the village houses. Stay the night in the camps.
Day 8: Chebisa – Shomuthang
After breakfast, trek through the wild high pastures, a sparsely inhabited area. Further the trail heads to Gobula pass situated at an altitude of 14268 ft. Stay the night at the camp situated on a bench above Mo Chu tributary.
Day 9: Shomuthang – Robluthang
Start the day early for crossing the Jerela Pass, situated at an altitude of 4600 mts. After crossing Jerela, trail down to Tsharijathang. Enjoy the viewing the herds of Takin in the Tsharijathang valley. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the camps.
Day 10: Robluthang – Lemithang
Today after crossing the Shingela pass, situated at an altitude of 4900 mts, the trail descends down. Following the valley reach Lemithang, in Laya district and enjoy the sight of wonderful children in funny hats. Enjoy camping at Lemithang beneath Kang Che Da, Great Tiger Mountain.
Day 11: Lemithang – Laya
In the morning after breakfast, start trekking downhill along a winding river valley. The trail splits and following the river reach the camp site used by the army. Descend further to reach the west side of Laya village which is situated at an altitude of 12680 ft. Camp on a flat piece of land overlooking the east end of the Laya village.
Day 12: Laya
Enjoy a leisurely morning. After breakfast, move out of the camp to explore the nearby area of Laya. Retire for the night at the camp in Laya.
Day 13: Laya – Rodophu
Today the trail descends to the army camp. Trek along the river till you reach Rodophu. After lunch embark the climb through rhododendron bushes for reaching the camp. Stay the night at the camp.
Day 14: Rodophu – Narithang
Post breakfast trek for a distance of 17 Kms. During this five to six hour terk cross Tsimola pass, situated at an altitude of 4700 mts. Enjoy camping at Narithang.
Day 15: Narithang – Tarina
During today’s trek cross Gangla Karchung pass situated at an altitude of 5100 mts. Enjoy the breathtaking view of Masakhang, Tsendegang and Teri Gang mountain ranges from the pass. Descend to Tarina valley situated at an altitude of 3980 mts following a long trail. Stay the night at the camp.
Day 16: Tarina – Woche
Today enjoy an easy walk by following the river down the valley. After lunch climb 300 mts to reach the Woche village. From here the Lunana area begins. Enjoy an overnight stay in the camps.
Day 17: Woche – Lhedi
Today trail crosses the Kachela pass, situated at an altitude of 4480 mts. Stop midway at the Thega village. After exploring the Thega village, follow the Pho Chu River to reach Lhedi village which is situated at an altitude of 3650mts. Enjoy an overnight stay in the camp.
Day 18: Lhedi – Thanza
In the morning after breakfast, continue to trek following the Pho Chhu River which gradually leads to Chozo village. Halt for the lunch and then visit the Chozo Dzong. After visiting the Chozo Dzong continue towards the wide valley. Further cross the bridge to reach Thanza village situated at the foot of Zogophu Gompa. Enjoy overnight stay at the camp in Thanza.
Day 19: Thanza – Halt
Early morning after breakfast, move out of the camp to explore the beautiful surroundings of Thanza. Interact with the hospitable local villagers to know their culture from close. Enjoy the local food in the dinner and overnight stay at the camps.
Day 20: Thanza – Tshochena
Today trek to Tshochena located 18 Kms away from Thanza. Situated at an altitude of 4800 mts it will take 6 to 7 hours to trek to Tshochena. Cross Jazela pass to reach Tshochena. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the Tshochena.
Day 21: Tshochena – Jichu Dramo
Today after morning breakfast, head to Jichu Dramo which would require four to five hours of trekking. While trekking cross the Lojula pass situated at an altitude of 4940 mts. During the trek enjoy the mesmerizing surroundings with snow capped mountains in the backdrop. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in the camp.
Day 22: Jichu Dramo – Chukarpo
After morning breakfast, continue trek to Chukarpo. Following the trail cross Rinchenzoe pass situated at an altitude of 5140 mts. After completing four to five hour long trek stay the night at Chukarpo.
Day 23: Chukarpo – Tampetso
Post breakfast, continue trail along the Tampela Pass situated at an altitude of 4550 mts. On the way enjoy the mesmerizing surroundings around the Umtso Lake which is famous for the religious treasures that Terton Pamalingpa found. Retire for the night in the camp accommodations at Tampetso
Day 24: Tempetso – Maorothang
Today continue to track which goes all the way down the hill passing through the Rhododendron trees to reach the camp. The camp is situated near the banks of Nikka Chu River. Enjoy dinner and night stay in the camps.
Day 25: Maorothang – Nikachu Chazam
In the morning leave the camp to reach Nikachu Chazam situated at an altitude of 2650 mts. Enjoy the last day of walking as the trail today passes through the agricultural fields and the village of Sephu. Stay the night at the camp in Nikachu Chazam.
Day 26: Nikachu Chazam – Thimphu
Next morning after breakfast, drive to Thimphu. Stop midway for lunch at Wangdi. After lunch resume drive to Thimphu. On reaching Thimphu, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel for a sumptuous dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 27: Thimphu
After breakfast, move out for a sightseeing tour of Thimphu. Firstly visit the Tashichho Dzong, the main Secretariat building. After the visit take a leisurely walk to the town and visit the Handicraft Emporium, Craft Bazaar, National Textile Museum and the Folk Heritage Museum. The other major tourist attractions Thimphu include Memorial Chorten, Simtokha Dzong, National Library and the Institute for Zorig Chusum. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 28: Thimphu – Paro Airport
In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Paro airport to board a flight for onward journey.
