Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paro
Paro- Start point
- Paro, Bhutan (Pick up from Paro International Airport, 05:00 - 17:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Khangkhu Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong National Museum featuring ancient paintings, armor, stamps, and Field of Buddhas
- Walk to Rinpung Dzong (Fortress of the Heap of Jewels) with Buddhist-themed painted wooden galleries
- Explore Paro town local market
Landmarks Ta Dzong National Museum Rinpung Dzong Jumolhari Jichu Drake - Day 2
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cafeteria Restaurant, halfway up the mountain), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Khangkhu Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery at 3,100m
- Lunch at Cafeteria Restaurant halfway up the mountain
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery - Day 3
Paro to Shana
Paro to Shana- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek from Drugyal Dzong through rice terraces and millet fields
- Pass through apple orchards and forests
- Trek through Gunitsawa army post area
Landmarks Drugyal Dzong - Day 4
Shana to Jangothang
Shana to Jangothang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch while trekking), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek following Pa Chhu (Paro River)
- Trek through pine, oak, and spruce forests
- Lunch while trekking (hot lunch after river crossing)
- Day 5
Jangothang
Jangothang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch inside yak herder's camp), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to army camp and above tree line
- Lunch at yak herder's camp (hot meal)
- Trek through alpine valley
Landmarks Mt. Jumolhari Jichu Drake - Day 6
Jangothang
Jangothang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Explore nearby mountains
- Explore nearby lakes
- Day 7
Jangothang to Lingshi
Jangothang to Lingshi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Ngye La pass at 4,830m
- Trek with views of Jumolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tshering Gang
- Trek descending to Lingshi camp with views of Lingshi Dzong
Landmarks Ngye La Pass Lingshi Dzong - Day 8
Lingshi to Chebisa
Lingshi to Chebisa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Lingshi Dzong (Yugyel Dzong)
- Trek to Chebisa
- Visit Chebisa village
Landmarks Lingshi Dzong - Day 9
Chebisa to Shomuthang
Chebisa to Shomuthang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek climbing ridge behind Chebisa
- Cross Gobu La pass at 4,420m
- Trek through blue sheep habitat
- Trek to Shomuthang camp
Landmarks Gobu La Pass - Day 10
Shomuthang to Robluthang
Shomuthang to Robluthang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Jari La pass at 4,750m
- Trek through Tsharijathang valley where Takin herds can be seen
- Trek to Robluthang camp
Landmarks Jari La Pass - Day 11
Robluthang to Limithang
Robluthang to Limithang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Shinge La pass at 5,010m
- Trek through glacial valley
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Trek through cedar forest to Limithang camp
Landmarks Shinge La Pass - Day 12
Limithang to Laya
Limithang to Laya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through wooded valley
- Trek with views of Gangchhenta and Masang Gang mountains
Landmarks Gangchhenta Masang Gang - Day 13
Laya
Laya- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Leisure walk through Laya village
- Optional short hike above camp
- Day 14
Laya to Rodophu
Laya to Rodophu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lunana trail junction
- Trek through Rhodo Chhu valley
- Trek with views of glacial valley and Tsenda Gang glacier
Landmarks Tsenda Gang - Day 15
Rodophu to Narithang
Rodophu to Narithang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through alpine grassland with yaks
- Trek to Tshomo La Pass at 4,915m
- Trek with views of Mt. Jomolhari and Tibetan borders
Landmarks Tshomo La Pass - Day 16
Narithang to Thongsa Thang
Narithang to Thongsa Thang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Ganglakarchung Pass at 5,120m
- Trek through moraines with glacial lake views
- Trek descent through U-shaped valley
Landmarks Ganglakarchung Pass - Day 17
Thongsa Thang to Woche
Thongsa Thang to Woche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through juniper forest along Tangchu River
- Trek to Woche Village, the first Lunana region settlement
Landmarks Woche Village - Day 18
Woche to Lhedi
Woche to Lhedi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through Woche valley
- Trek to Keche La pass at 4,650m
- Trek to Thaga village
- Trek to Lhedi village along Phochu River
Landmarks Keche La Pass - Day 19
Lhedi to Thanza
Lhedi to Thanza- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek along Phochu River
- Visit Chezo Dzong
- Trek to Thanza Valley
Landmarks Chezo Dzong - Day 20
Thanza
Thanza- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Explore Thanza village
- Hike to Raphstreng Tsho and Thorthormi Tsho glacial lakes
- View Table Mountain (Zongphu Gang)
Landmarks Raphstreng Tsho Thorthormi Tsho Zongphu Gang - Day 21
Thanza to Tshochena
Thanza to Tshochena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Danji summer grazing ground
- Trek to Jaze La pass at 5,200m
- Trek descent to Tshochena camp
Landmarks Jaze La Pass - Day 22
Tshochena to Jichudramo
Tshochena to Jichudramo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to ridge at 5,150m with panoramic views
- Trek to Loju La pass at 5,170m
- Trek to highest campsite at Jichudramo
Landmarks Loju La Pass - Day 23
Jichudramo to Thongsa Thang
Jichudramo to Thongsa Thang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Rinchen Zoe pass at 5,350m
- Trek with views of Gangkar Puensum (7,520m), Bhutan's highest mountain
- Trek through rhododendron and juniper forests
Landmarks Rinchen Zoe Pass Gangkar Puensum - Day 24
Thongsa Thang to Tampetsho
Thongsa Thang to Tampetsho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek through yak pastures
- Trek through juniper and silver fir forests
- Trek to Tampetsho turquoise lake
Landmarks Tampetsho Lake - Day 25
Tampetsho to Maraothang
Tampetsho to Maraothang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Tented Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek to Tampela Pass at 4,600m
- Trek to Omtsho Lake (site of Terton Pema Lingpa's treasure discovery legend)
- Trek to Maraothang camp
Landmarks Omtsho Lake - Day 26
Maraothang to Punakha
Maraothang to Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Khuru Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Trek descent through mixed deciduous and bamboo forests to Sephu Village
- Day 27
Punakha to Thimphu
Punakha to Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Access Suites or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Travel over Dochula Pass with 108 memorial chortens
- Visit Kuenselphodrang Buddha Dordenma statue
- Explore Thimphu town
Landmarks Punakha Dzong Dochula Pass Kuenselphodrang - Day 28
Thimphu to Airport
Thimphu to Airport- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Drop to Paro International Airport, 05:00 - 17:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
