Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paro
Paro- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 07:00 - 05:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Delightful lunch at hotel upon arrival)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Khangkhu Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Rinpung Dzong (Fortress of the Heap of Jewels) with guided exploration of wooden galleries and Buddhist murals
- Scenic walk crossing ancient wooden bridge to Kichu Lhakhang
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang, Bhutan's oldest and most revered temple
- Evening stroll through Paro town and local market
Landmarks Rinpung Dzong Kichu Lhakhang Paro Valley - Day 2
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Taktsang Cafeteria), Dinner (Authentic Bhutanese dinner at traditional farmhouse certified by Department of Tourism)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Khangkhu Resort)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) at 3,180m
- Lunch at Taktsang Cafeteria
- Authentic Bhutanese dinner at traditional certified farmhouse
Landmarks Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) 
- Day 3
Paro to Soi Thangthangkha
Paro to Soi Thangthangkha- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch (Delicious hot lunch during trek), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Soi Thangthangkha camp site)
Included Activities
- Trek from Shana along Pa Chhu (Paro River) through pine, oak, and spruce forests - 22km, 7-8 hours, 770m ascent
- Hot lunch during trek
Landmarks Pa Chhu (Paro River) - Day 4
Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang
Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at yak herder's camp), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Jongothang camp site)
Included Activities
- Trek from Soi Thangthangkha to Jangothang - 19km, 5-6 hours, 480m ascent, passing army camp and above tree line
- Hot lunch at yak herder's camp
Landmarks Mt. Jomolhari Jichu Drake - Day 5
Jangothang
Jangothang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Jongothang camp site)
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day with choice of four scenic hikes (3-4 hours each): ridge hike to Jichu Drake views, trek to Jomolhari valley, main valley hike toward Jichu Drake, or hike to Tsophu twin lakes with brown trout
Landmarks Tsophu - Day 6
Jangothang to Lingshi
Jangothang to Lingshi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Lingshi Campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek from Jangothang to Lingshi - 19km, 6-7 hours, 780m ascent and 820m descent, including Nyele La pass (4,830m)
Landmarks Nyele La Pass Lingshi Dzong Tshering Gang - Day 7
Lingshi to Chebisa
Lingshi to Chebisa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch during trek), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Chebisa campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek to Lingshi Dzong with leisurely walks through villages and yak herder camps - 12km, 5-6 hours, 160m descent
- Visit Lingshi Dzong
- Scenic stroll to Chebisa village with crystal-clear waterfall
- Lunch during trek
Landmarks Lingshi Dzong Chebisa - Day 8
Chebisa to Shomuthang
Chebisa to Shomuthang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Well-deserved lunch stop), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Shomuthang campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek from Chebisa to Shomuthang - 17km, 6-7 hours, 570m ascent and 290m descent, including Gubu La Pass (4,420m)
- Lunch during trek
Landmarks Gubu La Pass - Day 9
Shomuthang to Robluthang
Shomuthang to Robluthang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Robluthang campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek from Shomuthang to Robluthang - 15km, 5-6 hours, 620m ascent and 590m descent
- Climb to Jerela Pass at 4,750m
- Descend through Tasharijathang Valley with possible Himalayan Takin sightings
Landmarks Jerela Pass Tasharijathang Valley - Day 10
Robluthang to Lingmithang
Robluthang to Lingmithang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Lingmithang campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek from Robluthang to Lingmithang - 19km, 7-8 hours, 850m ascent and 870m descent, including Shingela Pass (5,010m)
Landmarks Shingela Pass Mt. Gangchey Ta - Day 11
Lingmithang to Laya
Lingmithang to Laya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Camp in Laya)
Included Activities
- Trek from Lingmithang to Laya - 10km, 3-4 hours
- Visit Laya village (second-highest village in Bhutan at 3,850m)
Landmarks Laya Village Gangchen Ta - Day 12
Laya
Laya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Camp in Laya)
Included Activities
- Explore Laya village homes and experience local Bhutanese hospitality
- Meet villagers and learn about their unique culture and traditional attire
Landmarks Laya Village - Day 13
Laya to Gasa
Laya to Gasa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in Gasa Village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Gasa Campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek from Laya to Gasa - 25km, 6-7 hours, 50m descent
- Visit Mo Chhu (female river of Punakha)
- Cross Barila La Pass at 4,100m
- Lunch in Gasa Village
- Visit Gasa Tshachu hot spring
- Explore Gasa Village
Landmarks Mo Chhu Barila La Pass Gasa Tshachu - Day 14
Gasa to Punakha
Gasa to Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (The Four Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong, nestled between Male and Female Rivers
Landmarks Punakha Dzong - Day 15
Punakha to Thimphu
Punakha to Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in Thimphu), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Numinous Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike through rice paddy fields to Chimi Lhakhang Temple from Lobesa
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang Temple
- Visit Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and view murals
- Leisurely stroll through Thimphu city
Landmarks Chimi Lhakhang Temple Druk Wangyal Lhakhang - Day 16
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Delicious lunch), Dinner (Dinner in Paro)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Khangkhu Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Buddha Point with one of the world's largest sitting Buddha statues
- Interactive living museum experience showcasing traditional Bhutanese life
- Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, ancient temple from 13th-14th century
- Visit Royal Takin Preserve wildlife sanctuary
- Visit Zilukha Nunnery (Thangthong Dewachen Nunnery)
- Visit Royal Textile Academy and observe intricate weaving
- Visit Zorig Chusum (Institute of 13 Arts & Crafts of Bhutan)
- Visit Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory and observe papermaking
- Visit Simtokha Dzong, Bhutan's oldest fortress
Landmarks Buddha Point Changangkha Lhakhang Royal Takin Preserve Zilukha Nunnery Royal Textile Academy Zorig Chusum Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory Simtokha Dzong - Day 17
Paro Departure
Paro Departure- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro International Airport, 07:00 - 05:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delightful breakfast)
Landmarks Paro International Airport
