| Day
1 |
Arrive Paro |
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On arrival at Paro airport, received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu. O/N hotel. |
| Day
2 |
Early sightseeing and drive to Taa Dzong. Trek starts to Jili Dzong (10 km, 4 hours) |
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Short walk to Jili Dzong passing above Paro, then come across site of yak pasture at 3450 m. Above the camp in Jili La (3490 m) and Jili ruin Dzong there is Monastery with the statue of Lord Buddha. Clear views of Paro valley and Jumolhari can be seen on clear days. |
| Day
3 |
Trek Jili Dzong to Jangchu Lakha (10 km, 3-4 hours) |
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You will be trekking up the thick alpine forest and rhododendron at 3590 m. After climbing further up coming across yak camp at Jangchu Lakha you will view Jumolhari and snow peaks.
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| Day
4 |
Jangchu Lakha to Jimilang Tsho (11 km, 4 hours) |
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On this day you will come across Jimilang Tsho(Sand Ox Lake) at 3880 m, from here a good view of Jiche Drake 6989 m, this peak represents deity of Paro. The route come through Lhakhang on the site of cave where Guru Rinpoche had meditated in 14th Century. |
| Day 5 |
Jimilang Tsho to Simkota Tsho (11 km, 4 hours) |
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You will start with climbing up 4180 m, crossing small lake climb to Phume La pass at 4210 m, as usual you will be greeted by prayers flags on the pass. On clear days you can view Gangkhar Puensum and other mountains ranges and too you will be overlooking the beautiful Thimphu valley. |
| Day 6 |
Simkota to Phajoding (10 km, 3-4 hours) |
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This day trek will lead you down all over through forest coming across the road of old Motithang hotel. |
| Day 7 |
Phajoding to Thimphu (4-5 km, 3 hours). Trek ends and drive to Thimphu. |
| Day 8 |
Thimphu sightseeing. |
| Day 9 |
Drive to Paro Airport for departure |
