| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
|
| TREKKING PACKAGE INCLUDES |
|
| PACKAGE EXCLUDES |
|
Paro Rinpung Dzong
Rinpung Dzong or the "fortress on a heap of jewel" was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang
Namgyel in 1646. Its majestically on a hill overseeing the Pa chhu(river) and offers a
panoramic view of Paro valley.
Taa Dzong
Taa Dzong or watch tower was built in 1645 by Paro penlop La Ngoenpa Tenzin Drukda
together with Desi Minjur Tempa. It was built to protect the Dzong(fortress) and the
valley from unceasing attacks from outside. The watchtower was converted to a national
museum in 1967. The museum has an exhibit several antiques and relics of Bhutan, they
also exhibits the natural history and cultural practices.
Taksang Monastery - Acclimatizing Hike
Your highlight of the tour and a day excursion to one of the most petrified sites in
Bhutan, Taktsang Monastery / Tiger`s Nest which is about 3 hours uphill and 2 hours
down. It is located around 900 meters above the Paro valley. In the 8th Century Guru
Padmasambhava - the patron saint of Buddhism established the most sacred place in Bhutan
and meditated with his consort Khandro Yeshey Tshogyal. It is believed that Guru flew on
a female tigress in pursuit of a demon which he subdued at the current site of the
Monastery. You can have your lunch, tea/snacks at the cafeteria midway.
Paro - Jili Dzong
Walking Distance: 7 km, 4-5 hours, 850m ascent, 40m descent, Camp Altitude:
3,480m
You will start the first day of the trek from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro.
The trek will take you through blue pine and fir forests. Once you reach the ridge below
Jili Dzong you descend about 40m to the campsite below Jili Dzong.
Jili Dzong - Jangchulakha
Walking Distance: 10km, 4-5 hours, 425m ascent, 50m descent, Camp Altitude:
3,770m
The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and beautiful dwarf rhododendron tress.
You may see yaks and yak herders around your campsite.
Jangchulakha - Jimilang Tsho Lake
Walking Distance: 11km, 5-6 hours, 370m ascent, 375m descent, Camp Altitude:
3,870m
The trail follows the ridge and view of the mountains and valleys are beautiful. The
campsite is close to the Jimilang Tsho Lake. The lake is known for its giant sized trout
and if you wish, you may fish a trout or two for dinner
Jimilang Tsho Lake - Simkotra Tsho Lake
Walking Distance: 11 km, 5-6 hours, 820m ascent, 400m descent, Camp Altitude:
4,110m
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake. You may come
across some yak herder`s camps and may take some time to acquaint yourself on the life
of the Nomad people. The campsite is close to Simkotra Tsho Lake.
Simkotra Tsho Lake - Phajoding
Walking Distance: 10 km, 4 hours, 130m ascent, 680m descent, Camp Altitude:
3,750m
The trek begins with a gradual climb. On a clear day, you will have a spectacular view
of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan (and the highest unclimbed in
the world) and other Himalayan peaks. The campsite is above Phadjoding Monastery.
Phajoding - Motithang
Walking Distance: 5-6 km, 3 hours, 1130m Descent
This is the last day of the trek. Watching the sunrise from Phajoding is a treat in
itself. The walk downhill to Thimphu valley, at a leisurely pace, takes about three
hours through blue pine and rhododendron.
Your driver will wait for you at the end of the trail to take you to the hotel.
Departure
After breakfast drive to Paro International Airport where your guide and driver will bid
you farewell and hope you had a pleasant holiday and hope to see you in Bhutan again.
