This trek starts from Paro and terminates at Thimphu. In just 6 days the trail reaches high alpine lake (4000m) and pass through rhododendron and pine forests. In autumn and winter there are spectacular view of the eastern himalayan range. Autumn and spring is the best time to do this trek, thought other season are equally good for trek. Additional two full day in Paro and one full day in Thimphu have been added to provide opportunity to experience and see cultural and religious life of Bhutan. (6 day trek from Paro to Thimpu in Western Bhutan)
Day
1. Arrive Paro (2134m). Transfer to Hotel.
2. Full day sightseeing tour of Paro. Visit Drukgye Dzong, Paro Bazaar and National Museum. Overnight in Paro.
3. Half day tour of Paro. Walk to Satsam Chorten and Taksang monastery (tiger nest), overnight in Paro.
4. Trek-Paro to Jele Dzong (2591m). Easy and gradual up hill trail to the camp site at Jele Dzong.
5. Trek-Jele Dzong to Jangcheulakha (2896m).Steep and gradual climb to the camp. Pass through alpine and rhododendron forests.
6. Trek-Jangchulakha to Jimilangtso (3353m).The trail follows the fidge. Camp by the side of the lake at Jimilangtso.
7. Trek- Jimilangtso to Simkota (3506m). Walk through rhododendron forests; pass the lake at Janetso. You may visit some yak herders camp on the route. Camp near the Simkota lake.
8. Trek-Simkota to Phajoding (2896m). Make gradual climb to Dochu la (pass) and descend to Phajoding. There are excellent view of Gangkhar Punsum (7497m), the highest peak in Bhutan, and other himalayan peaks from the pass. Overnight at Phajoding.
9. Trek-Phajoding to Thimpu (2454m).The trail continues to descend through pine forest. It is an easy and short day walk to Thimphu. Stay at Hotel.
10. Full day sightseeing of Thimpu. Visit national library, handicraft emporium, and memorial chorten of His late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and take a short drive to Dechenchholing to see gold and silver smith at work.Evening drive to Paro (55 km). Stay overnight at Hotel in Paro.
11. Transfer to airport. Fly to Kathmandu or onward.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Include:
01 All meals, camping gears and food supply
02. Cooking and eating utensils, service of guide, cook, Kitchen and assistants,
03. Yak or Mule to carry personal baggage (each 15 kgs), food and camping equipments,
04. accident insurance for staffs and porters
Cost Exclude:
01. Visa fee: US$ 20 p/pax-payable at Paro airport along with 3 passport size photos
02. Touris development fee US$ 10 p/pax (guide will collect this)
03. personal clothing and equipments,
04. Sleeping bags, single tent supplement,
05. Airfare Kathmanu-Paro US$ 200 one way(round trip US$ 400), airport departure tax
06. Accident insurance, emergency evacuation cost, medical box, bottled beverages, laundry, tips
07. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
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