| Day
1 |
Arrive Paro |
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On arrival at Paro airport, received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu for hotel overnight. |
| Day
2 |
Paro sightseeing |
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Paro
sightseeing, visit to Ta Dzong, built in 17th century as a watch tower
for Paro Dzong. This Dzong was later converted into the National Museum
in 1967, and is filled with antique thangkha paintings, textiles
weapons and armour. Also visit the Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century
to defend valley against Tibetan invaders. It is now used as an
administrative centre and home of monastic community. Afternoon drive
to Drukgyel Dzong, situated at the end of Paro valley and built by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over Tibetan
invaders. Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest monastery of the Kingdom is
another place of interest. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. |
| Day
3 |
Trek to begin Drugyel Dzong to Shana (17km, 5-6 hours) |
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First
day of the trek follows Paro Chhu valley climbing up the ridges. The
actual trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong at 2580 m. From here you look
back to see how dzong was positioned. After covering short distance you
will find settlement of Chang Zampa. A further walk takes to settlement
of Mitshi Zampa finding little shops and hotels.The valley widen and
you will reach at army post of Gunyitsawa at 2810 m, there are also
primary schools and shops. |
| Day
4 |
Shana to Soi-Thangthangka (22km, 6-7 hours) |
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The
trek continuous at side of Pa chhu through conifers and rhododandron
coming across Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Park. By making gentle
climb on the rock through oak, crossing several steams come across
Phari Dzong of Tibet. Then climb little ridge, cross the Paro Chhu on a
wooden bridge. Finally come across Thangthangka at 3630 m, where
Bhutanese style house are there. |
| Day 5 |
Soi-Thangthangka-Jangothang(Base camp Mt.Jumolhari,19km, 5-6 hours) |
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At
night Jumolhariis covered with cloud, but be sure to view early in the
morning. Jumolhariappears behind the a ridge. Less than an hour from
camp at 3730 m is army post. A short climb leads to small chorten
finding yak country. Making further climb come across Takethang,
clustered of stone houses on plateau at 3940 m. |
| Day 6 |
Day halt for altitude acclimatization/excursion |
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Here
is best viewpoint, you won't get better any better than here. The ridge
is endless, after an hour of climb you can view Jichu drake (6989 m)
and Jumolhari. If you like to see much of the country better to trek
Nyile La to Lingzhi. |
| Day 7 |
Jangothang to Lingshi(18km, 5-6 hours) |
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If
you have problem with altitude don't go to Lingshi. Ten minutes after
beyond the camp, finds settlements. This is the last settlements in the
valley and is extremely isolated places. From this place you can also
view Jichu Drake. Passing by you can see Jumolharipeak. Then it comes
across Nyile La at 4890 m. Dropping down to the valley at 4450 m and
stop for lunch here. Trekking further see army camp, where
Jumolharipeak is visible. At last coming to Lingzhi. |
| Day 8 |
Lingshi to Shodu (22km, 8-9 hours) |
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The
Laya Gasa route leaves the Jumolhari and climbs opposite the camp
towards dzong through white chorten. It climbs steeply to Yeli La (4820
m). From this pass on the clear day, you can view Jumolhari,
Gangchhenta, Tserim Kang and Masang Gang. Further downstream come
across Shodu at 4110 m. |
| Day 9 |
Shodu to Barshong (16km 5-6 hours) |
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The
route cross the river 6 times on bridge built of huge logs. Within one
hour climb come to Barshong; in Barshong you find small ruin Dzong. The
camp in below the ruin dzong at 3680 m. |
| Day 10 |
Barshong to Dolam Kencho (15km, 5-6 hours) |
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The
trek continue over dense forest of rhododendron, birch and conifers and
drop to Thimphu Chhu. It reach to Dolam Kencho camp at 3430 m |
| Day 11 |
Dolam Khencho to Dodina and drive to Thimphu (8km, 3 hours) |
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The
trail goes in and out through conifers and high broadleaf species to
pass at 3510 m. The trail drop down and reach to road head at Dodina at
2600 m. |
| Day 12 |
Thimphu sightseeing |
| Day 13 |
Drive to Paro Airport for departure |
