> DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 ARRIVE PARO BY DRUK AIR
FLIGHT
Arrive Paro by
Druk Air flight which will offer you great views of
Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim gang and
Jichu Drake. The moment you step out of the plane you
will see the difference . Bhutan welcomes you with cool,
clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another
bonous. Our representatives will escort you to Kichu
resort. If time prevails visit the National museum &
Rinpung Dzong. O/N Kichu resort.
DAY 02 HIKE TO TAKTSANG MONASTERY
To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery
meaning a tiger's den lies at an altitude of 3000m which
takes about 2/3 hours. The monastery was gutted by fire
in 1998 but the remains of the structure still attract
visitors. The Royal Government has taken immediate steps
to restore and re-construct the old structure. Tea and
snacks will be served at the cafeteria where you can
gaze at this beautiful monument built during the 17th
century. Stroll back to Kichu resort. Evening at leisure
.
DAY 03 TREK FROM DRUGYAL DZONG
TO SHANA
Trek begins from Drugyal dzong - Shana and the walking
distance is 16 kilometers and takes 5/6 hours. The path
leads down to the Pa chu river and runs on the left
side passing villages and scattered farmlands. Before
reaching the camp you will cross a military camp and
trekking permits have to be produced. A nice campsite
known as Shana Zam at an altitude of 2800m is located
just beyond the military camp.
DAY 04 TREK FROM SHANA TO SOI
THANGTHANGKHA
Shana - Soi Thangthangkha and the walking distance is
22 kilometers which takes 8/9 hours. The trail is rather
gradual without any steep climbs through dense forest
of oak, pine and spruce. Camp lies on the left side
of the river at an altitude of 3600 marked with two
stone shelters.
of 3800 meters near a stone shelter. Walking time 7/8
hours.
DAY 05 TREK FROM SOI THANGTHANGKHA TO JANGOTHANG
Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang and the walking distance
is 12 kilometers which takes 4/5 hours. The path ascends
for a while till you reach a army camp. After a kilometer
pass a village called Jampu towards the north. From
here you will be above the tree line enjoying the stunning
views of the rocky mountains. Occasionally pass by solitary
houses of the yak herders before you finally reach the
old ruins of the fort known as Jangothang at an altitude
of 4050m with a community hall. This is also the Chomolhari
base camp.
DAY 06 A REST DAY IN JANGOTHANG
Jangothang halt - Options : Excursion to the nameless
view point at an altitude of 5250 offering beautiful
view of Mt.Chomolhari & Kungphu. Fishing can also
be done at Tshophu lake filled with giant rainbow trouts
provided clients bring their own equipment or relax
at the camp.
DAY 07 TREK FROM JANGOTHANG
TO DUMZO
Jangothang - Dumzo. The walking distance is 18 kilometers
which takes 6/7 hours crossing a pass known as Bhonte
la at an altitude of 4900m. This day offers beautiful
views of Mt.Chomolhari, Kungphu, Jichu Drake from the
Two lakes and wonderful landscape. The ascent is about
800m in altitude, the descent 1,090m in altitude. Before
reaching the camp you will pass the Soi Yaksa village
and one kilometer futher cross a bridge to reach the
campsite at an altitude of 3800m.
DAY 08 TREK FROM DUMZO TO THOMBU
SHONG
Dhumzo - Thombu Shong. The walking distance is 13 kilometers
about 5/6 hours walk. This stage offers a lot of scenic
beauty. You will have good views into the valley and
from the Thombu la pass at an altitude of 4520m views
of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake can be seen. From the
pass its all the way down hill till camp at an altitude
of 4180m situated above tree line. The difference in
altitude (ascent) is 700m.
DAY 09 TREK FROM THOMBU SHONG TO SHANA ZAM
Thombu Shong - Shana Zam. Walking distance 15 kilometers
about 5/6 hours walk. The first part especially the
walk on the ridge offers beautiful views partly to the
mighty ice giants in the Chomolhari region. The second
part consists of a steep descent which lacks interesting
views. At end of the descent you will come across the
same military camp as you entered. Many possible camps
can be found if you walk further down.
DAY 10 TREK FROM SHANA ZAM
TO DRUGYAL DZONG AND DRIVE TO PARO
Shana Zam - Drugyel Dzong. Our Vehicle will be waiting
for your return at Drugyel Dzong and then proceed to
Kichu resort. O/n resort.
DAY 11 DEPARTURE
Departure.
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