This is a 6 days Trek. This Trek starts from Paro, above the National Museum and ends in Thimphu passing some beautiful high altitude lakes. This route goes to High Altitude and is moderately strenuous. The highest point is 3800 Meters and it is a popular trek Route.

Day 1. Arrive Paro:

On your journey to Paro, the panoramic views of the Himalayas are sensational, including the Everest and other famous Himalayan Peaks. The approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro becomes more exciting as you enter Bhutan. 

On arrival you will be received by your Bhutanese guide from Bhutan Greenland Expeditions and escorted to Hotel. After lunch, visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum of Bhutan. Then visit the Paro Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”, built in 1646. Over night in Hotel.

Day 2. Paro:

After breakfast, excursion to Taktshang Monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684 by Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay. This incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress.

After lunch, visit the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Jumolhari ‘Mountain of the Goddess’ can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329 m /24,029 ft.). Then visit the Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and the most sacred shrine of Bhutan built in 8th century by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Over night in Hotel.

Day 3. Paro - Jele Dzong (Start of Trek):

The trek begins above the National Museum. Walk the slopes till we reach the Jele Dzong. If the weather is clear the Paro valley and the snow-capped mountains can be seen. The campsite is near the old Jele Dzong. The Dzong can be visited if the care taker is present. Altitude 3,350m; Distance 10 Km; Time 3 - 4 hours.

Day 4. Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha:

The trail starts with a short climb and then passes through a thick alpine forest of rhododendron and gradually climbs till we reach camp. You may see yak herders around your campsite. Altitude 3,700m; Distance 12 Km; Time 4 - 5 hours.

Day 5. Jangchulakha - Jimilangtso:

The trail follows the ridge. Our camp is close to Lake Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout. Altitude 3,800m; Distance 16 Km; Time 6-7 hours.

Day 6. Jimilangtso – Simkota:

The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees past the lake, Janetso. Overnight in camp. Time-4-5 Hours

Day 7. Simkota – Phajoding:

Follow the route to the Phajoding monastery. The Thimphu town is visible at the valley floor from the Phajoding monastery. Visit the Phajoding Monastery. Overnight in camp.

Day 8. Phajoding – Thimphu: 

Walk down the slope till we are at the valley floor. Our vehicle will be waiting for you at the road point. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 9. Thimphu:

After breakfast, visit the Sangaygang view point, from where the bird’s eye view of the Thimphu Valley can be seen. Visit the Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the National animal of Bhutan. Then visit the Drupthob Lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan followed by the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

After lunch, visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, and the Zorig Chusum (The School of Thirteen Arts). Then visit the Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices and the Folk Heritage Museum. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).Over night in Hotel.

Day 10. Thimphu – Punakha - Wangduephodrang: (2 – 3 Hours)

After breakfast, drive to Punakha. Stop at Dochula pass to view the higher Himalayas, if the weather is clear. Visit the Chhimi Lhakhang on the way to Punakha. The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”.

After lunch, visit the Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. Drive to Wangduephodrang. Visit a village and meet local people. Over night in Hotel.

Day 11. Wangduephodrang – Thimphu:

After breakfast, drive to Thimphu. After lunch, visit the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.

Day 12. Departure:

Early morning drive to Paro Airport and farewell.