Day 01 Arrival at Paro
Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. After lunch,
visit the T- Dzong.
Day 02 Paro-Thimpu
Sightseeing of Drugyel Dzong, Kyichu monastery etc and
drive to Thimpu. You will follow the winding road beside
the Pa River down stream to its confluence with the
Wangchu then, up-valley to Thimphu-the capital. Overnight
hotel
Day 03 Thimpu - Sightseeing
Full day of sightseeing and shopping in Thimpu. Wander
in town; visit the handicraft's emporium. Visit the
workshop where all the handicrafts are produced if you
like. Afternoon visit the Tashichhodzong; Take a walk
up or drive up to Motithang to visit the rare Takin.
Day 04 Thimphu - Jakar ( Bumthang)
Today the journey is long. It is 8 to 9 hours drive
via Trongsa. Tales of the great teacher Padmasambhava
dominates this holy valley. From a distance you can
see Jakar Dzong "The castle of White Bird".
Lunch at Tourist Lodge. Afternoon hike upto Lame Gompa,
a monastery built by the 1st King for his two nun sisters.
Outside of Lame Gompa, one can see the old style of
Bhutanese paper making.
Day 05 Bumthang - Halt
Walk around Bumthang valley or visit the Dairy farm,
Swiss cheese factory and apple juice factory. Try some
of each -they are the best in Bhutan. Also fishing in
Chamkhar Chu (Chu means, river or water can be done,
time permitting.
Day 06 Bumthang- Nganglhakhang
The trek route takes you around the Chamkhar Chu, a
river known for its richness in trout. With a lunch
stop at Tangbi Lhakhang, you enter the swan land Ngang
Yul with its central swan temple, Nganglhakhang. This
part of the valley was first inhabited by the swans,
thus derived its name, Ngang. The Lama Namkha Samdrup
having dreamt a vision of how to build a Gompa shot
an arrow and at the spot where the arrow landed Nganglhakhang
was erected. Overnight in camp. Alt. 9500 ft. Distance
20km or about 5/6 hours.
Day 07 Nganglhakhang - Ugyenchholing
Climb gradually to Phephele pass at alt. 3353 m/11,000ft.
the highest point on the trek route. The trail climbs
to the pass taking you through one of the most beautiful
frosted area of this region. Allowing for many stops
to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Day 08 Ugyenchholing - Jakar
The trail you follow takes you along the Tang Chu, another
river filled with trout. Along the banks of this river
is Ta Rimochen Lhakhang whose foundation is ascribed
to Guru Rinpoche and its second foundation to the "Treasure
Finder" Terton Pemalingpa. On the way to Jakar
you visit Membartso "Flaming Lake". At Pangzhing
the pick up transport awaits for onward journey. Alt.
9000 ft (approximately) Distance 10 km or 2-3 hours.
Day 09 Jakar - Trongsa
Return drive to Trongsa, stopping for a hot lunch at
Trongsa Tourist Lodge, if you dislike pack-lunches.
Day 10 Trongsa- Thimpu
Drive to Thimpu takes approximately 7-8 hours.
Day 11 Thimphu - Paro
Drive to International Airport at Paro for onward flight.
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