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This trek gifts you with great variety of Bhutanese landscapes and is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas. The trek begins at Drugyal dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Different vegetation from richly forested valley to high alpine
pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in the sky blue lake with magnificent view of three majestic peaks are some activities which can be done on a rest day. You will also encounter rare species like the blue sheep & snow leopard.

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Day 1

Arrive Paro by Druk Air, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight Kichu Resort or similar.

Day 2

Day hike to Taktsang monastery.  The hike which is all the way uphill takes
about 2 /3 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge
granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 
17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint meditated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time. Stroll back to Resort. 

Day 3

Drive to Drugyel Dzong where the trek begins. The path goes upstream of the
Pachu river through villages gradually ascending to 2800 meters at Shana camp. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Day 4

Shana to Soi Thangthangkha. The trail again follows the Pachu river ascending
through pine, oak and spruce forest. Lunch will be served near a wooden bridge. The camp is at an altitude of 3800 meters near a stone shelter. Walking time 7/8 hours.

Day 5

Soi to Jangothang. Climb slowly for a while till you reach an army camp. Then
follow the river above tree line with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch will be served inside a Yak herders camp. A easy walk will reach you to Jangothang at an altitude of 4050 meters. The view of Chomolhari (7320 meters) and Jichu Drake (6900 meters) is superb. Both the mountains are still virgin peaks. Walking time 4/5 hours.

Day 6

Halt at Jangothang. Explore the surrounding areas like Tshophu lake, visit
Yakherders or simply relax.

Day 7

Jangothang to Lingshi. The trail follows the stream for half hour and crosses
the bridge to the right side. Climb up the ridge and enjoy stunning views of Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tshrim Khang mountains.Than walk through the wide open valley sometimes coming across herds of blue sheep. The climb upto the Nyele la pass 4700 meters is not too difficult and the view is breathtaking. After the pass its a gradual descend and through the valley with beautiful views on all side. Nearing the camp you will see the Lingshi Dzong perched ontop of a hill with commanding view of the valley. Arrive camp at 4100 meters near a stone shelter. Walking time  6/7 hours.

Day 8

Lingshi to Shodu. Today is the most difficult day so start early. Begin walk
opposite the dzong gradually through the valley until the stiff climb to Yale la pass at
4950 meters the highest point of the trip. The panoramic view of Mt.Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tshrim Gang is breathtaking. After the pass its a long descent to the camp at 3750 meters. Walking time 7/8 hours.

Day 9

Shodu to Barshong. The path follows the Thimchu river descending through
rhododendron, Juniper and pine forests. The view of the cliff facing rocks and water
falls are stunning. The trail gradually ascends after 3/4 hours to the ruins of Barshong Dzong reaching the camp at 3500 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.

Day 10

Barshong to Dodina. The path descends for a while joining the Thimchu river and
gradually ascending and descending through thick bamboo and pine forests. From
Dolemkencho the trail descends all the way to Dodina where the ITT coach will be waiting for your return. Walking time 7/8 hours. Drive 1 and half hour to Thimphu (capital city). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11

AM stroll around the market and drive 2 hours to Paro. PM Paro sightseeing.
Overnight Kichu resort or similar.

Day 12

Transfer to airport for departure.

 

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