Season: Sept-Oct and Mar-May (9 days inclusive of the Arrival and departure days)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive – Paro. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. O/N Hotel at Paro.
Day 2: Paro – Sightseeing. Visit Drukgyel Dzong, on the way visit Kychu Lhakhang. After lunch visit National Museum and Paro Dzong. O/N Hotel at Paro.
Day 3: Paro - Jele Dzong. Start Trek above the Museum and gradually climb up to Jele Dzong. Atl: 2590m, dist: 7 Kms. O/N Camp.
Day 4: Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron tree. Camp site at the height of 2900m distance 10km.
Day 5: Jangchulakha – Jimilangtso. On the clear day, there are beautiful views of mountains and the valley. Campsite near the lake alt.3350m. Distance 11km. O/N Camp.
Day 6: Jimilangtso – Phajoding. The trail continues with gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful views of mount Gangkhar Phunsum can be seen. Campsite near the monastery alt. 3116m. Distance 21km. O/N camp.
Day 7: Phojoding - Thimphu – Sightseeing. The trek to Thimphu is down hill through Blue pine forest. Distance 8km. Evening at leisure. O/N Hotel at Thimphu.
Day 8: Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdi. Morning Thimphu sightseeing, visit Memorial Chorten, Painting School, National Library, Bhutanese Hand Made Paper factory. After lunch drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass (Atl: 3050m) where one can see the beautiful views of Eastern Himalayan Ranges. O/N Hotel At Wangdi.
Day 9: Punakha – Thimphu. Visit Wangdi Dzong and later visit Punakha Dzong, which is the winter home of Central Monk Body (Je-Khenpo). On the way back visit Chimi Lhakhang and then transfer to Paro. O/N Hotel Paro.
Day 10: Paro – Departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices are matter to change!
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