Day 01

Kathmandu to Paro Fly

Day 02

Paro - Shana
Drive upto Drugyel Dzong to the trek point. The route follows the river, leading gently uphill through a narrow cultivated valley, passing through a village. Camp in a meadow in a stone shelter.

Day 03

Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
Continue the ascent long the river path. The valley narrows and then closes in. The path descends for a while. Camp in meadow in a stone shelter.

Day 04

Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Carry on up the Pa Chu river. Pass a small army post where the valley begins to widen again. Great views of the high ridges and the snow-capped Peaks. Yaks and winter homes of Yak herders. Camp at a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Chomolhari. (Alt. 4040m), Distance - 19 KMS about 5.6 hours.

Day 05

Jangothang - Lingshi
Wide open Yak pastures along the trek route. Weather permitting, great views of Lingshi Dzong as you descend to the Lingshi basin. Tserim Kang and its glaciers at the north end of the valley. Camp is in a stone shelter or in a tent. (Alt.4150m), Distance - 19 KMS about 5/6 hours.

Day 06

Lingshi - Chebisa
Today is the shortest walking day and you can take it easy. At Chebisa village you can visit the village houses. (Alt. 3850m), Distance - 19 KMS about 5/6 hours.

Day 07

Chebisa - Shomuthang
The route leads through wild high pastures. Cross Gobula (La means Pass). (Alt,14268ft/4350m). Camp on a bench above the river, a tributary to the Mo Chu, flowing just below Gasa Tsachu. (Alt.4260m), Distance - 17 KMS about 6 hours.

Day 08

Shomuthang - Robluthang
An early start today. After the Jarela pass (Alt.15088ft/4600m), descend to Tsharijathang, the valley where Takin are usually seen. O/N in camp. (Alt.14400ft), Distance - 15 KMS about 5 hrs.

Day 09

Robluthang - Lemithang
After crossing Shinglela pass (Alt.16072ft/4900m) descend to follow the valley. Lemithang is in the Laya district, pass by Laya villages. Camp beneath Kang Che Da, the Great Tiger Mountain. (Alt.13.567ft). Distance - 19 KMS about 6/7 hrs.

Day 10

Lemithang - Laya
The route descends along a closed-in winding river valley. The trail splits, one going down with the river. The other stays high leading to the west side of Laya village. Camp on a high flat bench above the east end of Laya Village. O/N at camp. (Alt.1268ft). Distance - 10 KMS about 3/4 hrs.

Day 11

Laya-(Halt)
Visit the Laya village houses or hike above the camp.

Day 12

Laya-Koena
The trail winds up and down along the river valley. Views of the crashing river, feeder streams and water-falls. Overnight in camp. (Alt.12628ft). Distance - 19KMS about 7 hrs.

Day 13

Koena - Gasa
Cross Balala pass (Alt.374m/12267ft). Then, the trail descends till the campsite, near Gasa Dzong. Alt. 9750ft. Distance - 17 KMS about 6/7 hrs.

Day 14

Gasa - Gasa - Gasa Tsachu
Trek to Gasa Tsachu (Hot spring). After lunch relax in the Hot spring. Over night in camp.

Day 15

Gasa Tsachu - Geon Damji
After the climb away from Gasa Tsachu the trail winds through fields and villages. O/N camp. (Alt. 2280m). Distance - 21 KMS about 7 hrs.

Day 16

Geon Damji - Tashithang
The trail descends from the high agricultural benches above the Mo Chu into a lush semi-tropical gorge filled with banana trees, creepers and an occasional monkey. Camp at Tashithang. (Alt.560ft). Distance - 17 KMS about 67 hours.

Day 17

Tashithang - Khuruthang / Punakha.
Drive down the Punakha valley. O/N at Hotel Zangtopelri.

Day 18

Punakha to Thimphu (from the winter capital to the national capital (distance 77 kms drive)
After breakfast, en-route to Thimphu, 25 minutes walks to Chime Lhakhang, a beautiful fertility monastery, and learn about the famous saint known as Drukpa Kinley the “divine madman.” Further on to Thimphu via Dochula pass (10000 ft), through magnificent forest of rhododendron and magnolia. From the pass have a panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks. Lunch will be served at Dochula. Check into Hotel Druk for the night.

Day 19

Thimphu sightseeing and drive to Paro
Morning visit the National Library (where ancient manuscripts are preserved), the School of Arts and Crafts, the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Changgangkha Monastery, a traditional paper factory, and the zoo. You will also visit the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972) and the majestic Tashichhodzong and explore the interesting handicraft shops. Afternoon, drive to Paro 65kms 2 hours drive from Thimphu. Check into Hotel Olathang for the night.

Day 20

Departure
Drive to Paro International Airport and then fly to Kathmandu/Bangkok.