Kathmandu to Paro flight. During this flight, Druk Air will give you an opportunity to glance at the magnificent view of the Himalayas. You will be greeted by our representatives and drive (20min.) through the beautiful Paro valley. O/n Kichu Resort Altitude 2200m.
Paro sightseeing. PM- Afternoon at leisure or visit a farmhouse. O/n Kichu Resort.
AM- For better acclimatization hikes up to Taktsang monastery alt. 3000m. The hike takes about 3 hrs overlooking the Paro valley. Lunch at Cafeteria. PM- Easy walk down & drive to resort. You can relax and prepare for the trek.
Paro- Shana 16kms. 5/6 hrs. walk alt. 2800m.
Shana- Soi Thangthangkha 24kms. 8/9 hrs. walk alt. 3800m.
Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang 12 kms. 4/5 hrs. walk alt. 4050m.
Halt at Jangothang. Options- fishing/excursion to Chomolhari base camp/relax.
Jangothang- Lingshi 18 kms. 6/7 hrs walks. Climb over Neyle pass alt. 4700m. Camp at alt 4100m.
Lingshi- Chebisa 14kms 5/6 hrs walk alt. 3900m.
Chebisa- Shomuthang 16kms. 7/8 hrs walks. Climb over Gubu la pass alt. 4600m. Camp at alt. 4250m.
Shomuthang- Robluthang 18kms. 8/9 hrs walks. Climb over Jari la pass alt. 4650m. Camp at alt. 4300m.
Robluthang- Lingmithang 16 kms. 8/9 hrs walks. Climb over Shinje la pass alt. 4950m. Camp at alt. 4100m.
Lingmithang- Laya 13 kms. 5/6 hrs walks. Allt. 3850m.
Laya halt. Excursion around the village.
Laya- Roduphu 19kms. 8/9 hrs walks. Camp at alt. 4150m.
Roduphu- Narithang 16kms, 6/7 hrs walks. Climb over Tsimola pass alt. 4700m. Camp at alt. 4250m.
Narithang- Tarina 17kms. 7/8 hrs walks. Climb over Kangla Karchula pass alt. 5100m. Camp at alt. 3900m.
Tarina- Woche 15 kms. 6/7 hrs walksCamp at alt. 3800m.
Woche- Lhedi 17 kms. 7/8 hrs walks. Climb over Keche la pass alt. 4500m. Camp at alt.3650m.
Ledhi - Tanza 18kms. 7/8 hrs walks. Camp at alt. 4000m.
Tanza- Tshochena 18 kms. 7/8 hrs. Climb over Jazela pass alt. 4900 m. Camp at 4100m.
Tshochena- Jichu Dramo 14kms. 6/7 hrs walks. Climb over Loju la pas alt. 4900m. Camp at alt. 4400m.
Jichu Dramo- Chukarpa 18 kms. 8/9 hrs walk. Climb over Rinchenzoe pass alt. 5400m. Camp at alt. 4200m.
Chukarpo- Tempetso 19 kms. 8/9 hrs walks. Climb over Tempela pass alt. 4600m. Camp at alt. 3900m.
Tempetso- Marothang 15 kms. 6/7 hrs walks. Camp at alt. 3400m.
Marothang- Nikachu 22 kms. 7/8 hrs walks. Camp at alt. 2600m. Or drive to Wangduephodrang. O/n Kichu Wangdi Resort.
Early morning drive (5 hrs) to the capital city, Thimphu. Enroute visit Punakha the old capital, winter residence of the Head abbot. O/n
Thimphu sightseeing. AM- visit the indigenous hospital where the traditional method are still practiced, painting school, National Library a treasure trove of priceless Buddhist manuscripts, Royal goldsmith workshop, weaving center & Bhutanese paper making. (Lunch) PM- visit the Memorial Chorten dedicated to the late King, 15 century Changangkha Lhakhang, Drupthop Nunnery & Tashichho Dzong center of Government and religion. Drive to Paro (2hrs). O/n Kichu Resort.
Early morning drive to airport for departure.