Day 01: Arrive at Paro
On arrival at the Paro International Airport, trekkers will be driven to the hotel. After lunch trekkers will visit cultural attractions in Paro including the National Museum of Bhutan, Rinpung Dzong and explore the Paro town.
Day 02: Excursion to Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest
Trekkers will hike to the Tiger’s Nest. Paro Taktsang or the Tiger’s Nest is a Buddhist monastery perched on a cliff 900 meters above the Paro valley. It takes 2 hours hike through the pine forests to reach the site. From the monastery, the panoramic view of the Paro valley is spectacular.
Day 03: Paro – Thangthangkha
On the first day of trek, trekkers will be driven to Shana. The drive to Shana passes through the Drugyel Dzong (The Fort of the Glorious Drukpas) From Shana, trekkers will follow the Paro River to the first campsite. If the weather permits, trekkers will have the view of the Mount Jomolhari from the campsite.
Day 04: Thangthangkha – Jangothang
The hike to the base at Jangothang is scenic. The narrow valley begins to open up and trekkers will come across many yak herders’ winter houses. Lunch will be served at this place. The campsite for the night is below a ruined fortress at the base of Mount Jomolhari at an altitude of 4080 meters.
Day 05: Jangothang Halt
Trekkers will halt at the base for acclimatization. During the day, trekkers can engage in hikes to the lake in the area and take in the gigantic view of the Mount Jomolhari.
Day 06: Jangothang - Lingshi
After a day of acclimatization, trekkers will resume their climb up to Nyelila Pass and descend to the camp site. Trekkers will cover 18 kilometers and walk for about 7 hours.
Day 07: Lingshi - Shodu
The hike to Shodu will peak at 4820 meters at Yelila Pass. This is the highest elevation trekkers will experience through this trek. With the clear weather, trekkers can view Mount Tsherimgang and Mount Masagang.
Day 08: Shodu - Barshong
The trail to Barshong follows the Thimphu River. The campsite is at an altitude of 3710 meters.
Day 09: Barshong - Dolamkencho
Trekkers will gradually descent through the thick forests to Dolamkencho.
Day 10: Dolamkencho - Dodena
The final leg of the trek, trekkers will enter into the Jigme Dorji National Park and exit through Dodena from which the trekkers will be driven to the hotel.
Day 11: Sightseeing in Thimphu
After a rejuvenating and restful night at the hotel, trekkers will do cultural sightseeing in Thimphu which includes, a visit to the largest Buddha Statue in the world, Thimphu Dzong (Fortress) which houses the Office of His Majesty the King of Bhutan. Other attractions include the Takin Preserve, Folk Heritage Museum and National Institutes of Arts and Crafts.
Day 12: Departure from Paro International Airport
In morning drive to Paro International Airport where your guide will accompany you to bid you farewell.
