DAY 01: ARRIVE AT PARO - HALT :

The
flight into Bhutan is a breathtaking one with views of Mt. Everest.
Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks including sacred Chomolhari and
Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro Airport you will be
received by our representative. Check in at Hotel. After lunch you will
be taken for a visit to Ta-Dzong Museum. Overnight at Hotel Olathang.
DAY 02 : PARO - SIGHTSEEING :
Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa Chu to the ruins of Drugyel
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Dzong, now a burned shell was once strategic in Bhutan defense against
Tibetan invasion. On a clear day you can view the sacred summit of Mt.
Jomolhari which reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. On the way back visit
a typical Bhutanese farm house. Overnight at Hotel Olathang.
DAY 03 : PARO - CHONANA :
Alt. 3500M. Distance 14kms. Start trekking from Olathang Hotel. Most of
the days walk is a gradual climb through pine forests and you pass some
beautiful typical Bhutanese farm houses. The view of Paro valley is
excellent from the trail. Overnight at camp in Chonana.
DAY 04 : CHONANA - JEBKARPO :
Distance 16kms. A superb trekking day. Uphill for about 5hrs taking it
slow and allowing for plenty of stops. The trail takes you trough a
forest filled with many species of Primula and Rhododendrons. From the
pass and the trail along the ridge of Chilila the Himalayan ranges of
Bhutan can be seen. Overnight at camp.
DAY 05 : JEBKARPO - LOWER MINGULA
:
Distance 15kms. Alt. 3845m. Today is a day to be up early. The early
morning vies from camp of Chomolhari "Driving Mountain of Goddess",
Tserim Gang "Glacier of Long Life" and Jichu Drake are
stunning. The trail follows the ridge and besides the view of the
mountains you can also see the valleys of Ha and Paro. Overnight at
camp.
DAY 06 : LOWER MINGULA - THONG :
Distance 16kms. Alt. 3940m. Another day of excellent views of mountains
and valleys. On this route it is very common to see yak herders.
Overnight at camp.
DAY 07 : THONG - THIMPHU :
Distance 16kms. Descend back to Paro valley. The trek end at Drugyal
Dzong. Drive to Olathang for lunch. After lunch drive to Thimphu.
Overnight at Taktsang Hotel.
DAY
08 : THIMPHU - SIGHTSEEING :
A full day of sightseeing and shopping in Thimphu. Wander in town,
visit shops and the handicrafts emporium. You may return to the hotel
for lunch with your guide and transport. Afternoon drive north up the
valley to Dechenchholing (residence of the Queen Mother) to get a
wonderful down valley view of Thimphu and Tashichhodzong. Visit the
silversmiths at the north end of the valley. Overnight at Hotel
Taktsang.
DAY 09 : THIMPHU - PUNAKHA/WANGDI - THIMPHU :
Excursion with packed lunch to Punakha and Wangdi valley. Visit Punakha
Dzong when monks are in Thimphu. Drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at
Taktsang Hotel.
DAY 10 : THIMPHU - PARO/EXIT :
Drive to Paro Airport for onward flight.