DAY 1: ARRIVE PARO (Altitude: 2280m)
DAY 2: PARO ACLIMAZATION HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST “Taktshang”
DAY 3: PARO TO SHANA
DAY 4: SHANA TO SOI THANGTHANGKHA
DAY 5: SOI THANGTHANGKHA TO JANGOTHANG
DAY 6: JANGOTHANG HALT
DAY 7: JANGOTHANG TO LINGSHI
DAY 8: LINGSHI TO CHEBESA
DAY 9: CHEBISA TO SHAKYAPASANG/SHOMUTHANG
DAY 10: SHAKYAPASANG TO ROBLUTHANG
DAY 11: ROBLUTHANG TO LIMITHANG
DAY 12: LIMITHANG TO LAYA
DAY 13: LAYA HALT
DAY 14: LAYA TO KOINA
DAY 15: KOINA TO GASA
DAY 16: GASA TO PUNAKHA, 52KM/APROX 3½HR
DAY 17: PUNAKHA TO THIMPHU, 77KM/APPROX 3HR
DAY 18: THIMPHU (Altitude: 2320m)
DAY 19: THIMPHU TO PARO DEPARTURE, 65km/APPROX 1HR

DAY 1: ARRIVE PARO (Altitude: 2280m)
Flight into Paro with Druk Air, Bhutan’s National Airline is spectacular. The flight takes you over the great Himalayas, offering most beautiful scenery of the world’s highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will see the Paro Dzong (Fortress) on the hillside overlooking the Paro Chhu(river), with Ta Dzong, formerly a watch tower and now the National Museum, above it. You will be received by our representative of Yeoong Travels at the Airport. After checking in hotel and with some refreshment we will visit the Dzong to attend the festival. Evening is free to relax or take stroll through town. Overnight stay at hotel, Paro.

DAY 2: PARO ACLIMAZATION HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST “Taktshang”
Today’s day you will begin driving through the Paro valley to take on a stunning hike on foot to visit the Taktshang Gompa or Tiger’s Nest viewpoint. Your hike to Taktshang from the road point will take through the well maintained path which is quite uphill and it takes around 3-4 hours at an average walking speed. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees adorned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang cafeteria. The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche's meditation cave in 1684 by the Penlop of Paro, 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, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in 747 AD, flew here on the back of a flying tiger,Dorji Drolo, said to be his consort.

In the afternoon you will drive to the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. The third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck housed it into the National museum in the 1960s. The seven floor museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. We will take a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks where the festival takes place. Evening if you wish your dinner at typical Bhutanese farm house to experience the Bhutanese living or we can halt a night in farm house or at hotel, Paro.

DAY 3: PARO TO SHANA
Your car will drive you to Drugyel village where trekking crews are waiting to start the trek. After a brief introduction, we began your trek, following unsealed road down to Paro chu “River” and then by the river through farm lands until to Misi Zam suspension bridge, here you cross Paro chu by a suspension bridge to the right. From here keeping on the right of the river, the trail takes you through occasional Farm lands and pine woods, until you reach a open meadow, called Zangkha pang, where we will be served the picnic lunch.

After lunch, the trail goes along by the river through pine woods with short ascend and descend and finally entering the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National park. Further short ascend, by the river reach to Gunitshawa army camp. Thereafter, the trail switches back to the left of the river over a suspension bridge and takes you to your first camp at Shana. The camp here is at 2700meter. Over the river, next to your camp you can see the Shana village, consisting of only two house hold and small spread out farm lands. All throughout the night the gentle sound of the river puts you to sound sleep, perhaps this is difficult to get used to it in the beginning. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 2800m, approximate walking distance: 17 km/ 5-6 hours.

DAY 4: SHANA TO SOI THANGTHANGKHA
Today your trail is quite long. At a normal speed you will take 7 to 8 hours. But the walk through the beautiful alpine woods and frequent clear elegant stream rushing to join the Paro Chu just flowing beneath you, keeps your imagination ever growing. The trail gradually ascends, where at a point you reach a place called Shinkharab with a single house of a yak harder. Here you can take a relaxing break. Little further from Shinkharab you will reach a junction, where you would find a big and tempting trail leading to north. If you take this trail it will take you to Phari, a town in Tibet.

We have to take the trail on the right to keep us on the right direction. At some point we have to cross the Paro River once more to the right and little further you will find your picnic lunch ready to be served. After lunch, the trail gradually ascends and descends; finally switch us back to the left side of the Paro River. Little further up from the bridge you would reach another junction with a bridge over Paro River to right, which actually goes to Soe Yaksa. We have to keep going on the left side of the Paro River. After 20 minutes from here you will reach Thangthanka camp at about 3750meter. Our trekking crews have already set up hot tea and coffee. This is a beautiful camp site with an amazing Jomolhari Mountain View. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 3400m, approximate walking distance: 15 km/4-5 hours.

DAY 5: THANGTHANKA TO JANGOTHANG
Thou the previous day was long walk, today we have a short day trail, which is about 4 to 5 hours walk. As you start the day from Thangthanka we will soon be above tree line and would find the view getting better and better. Even the trail level makes the walking much easier. We would also notice the gain in elevation above 4000 meter. Our trekking staff will be waiting at a pretty yak harder village, to serve us the picnic lunch. Here we will find the valley has widened up with striking tall Mountains overlooking and often spotted with grazing yaks. After lunch we continue walk passing a basic health unit and archery ground of the place and soon we will find the amazing view of Mount Jichu Darke welcoming us to the Jomolhari base camp. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 4090m, approximate walking distance 19km/ 5-6 hours.

DAY 6: JANGOTHANG HALT
Today is acclimation and rest day for those who want to stretch the legs and also a day to explore Soe Jangothang which offers a great variety of beautiful geographical landscapes. One can choose to hike towards Mount Jomolhari to see Glacier Lake with optional, which is quite popular to take a hike for two hours to visit a beautiful glacier Tshophu Lake, and another option is to climb the solid mountain standing towards Jomolhari and Jichu Darke in front of your camp. Indeed, if you can make to the top of this huge mountain, which is about 500 meters above the base camp, you will be able to see spectacular views of both Jomolhari and Jichu Darke. The hike would take you about 3 hours. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 4090m.

DAY 7: JANGGOTHANG TO LINGSHI
The trail climbs gradually to Nyili La, the 4680meters pass. Broad yak pastures can be seen along the length of the route. If the weather is clear, there is an exceptional view of Lingshi Dzong as you descend into the Lingshi basin. Tserim Kang and its descending glaciers can be seen at the north end of the valley. The Lingshi area has 118 households and about 300-400 people, some of whom live a great distance from Lingshi. There also used to be some Tibetan refugees. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 4150m, approximate walking distance: 19km / 5-6 hours.

DAY 8: LINGSHI TO CHEBESA
Leaving Lingshi village behind, the most pleasant walk of the whole trek starts on a wide trail located high above the valley floor. The hill sides are partly covered by the medicinal plants. The track descends into a side valley to a village called Goyok. Take time to study the yak people when they take the luggage and saddles off their animals. The yaks are then chased up the hill so that they graze their way down to camp during the night. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 3850m, approximate walking distance: 12 km/ 3-4 hours.

DAY 9: CHEBISA TO SHAKYAPASANG/SHOMUTHANG
Beware of the dogs while crossing the village. After the village a stiff, steep climb of about 450 meters up a grassy slope leads to a peak called Nyili La. During the climb you might see herds of blue sheep, bearded vulture. Later, the hike descends through a forest on a wet trail and we will approach by the river. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 4260m, approximate walking distance: 17 km/5-6 hours.

DAY 10: SHAKYAPASANG TO ROBLUTHANG
The day starts with a climb of about 200 meters, after which the trail levels and changes from a southerly to an easterly direction. The area is full of Yak herder huts. You will come across a swampy area where there is a big river, where the bridge will be hopefully found in place. The herders have to rebuild the bridge almost every year, so be prepared to cross the river, which can be cold and powerful depending on the time of the year. A steep 40 minutes climb will lead to a nice campsite. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 4390m, approximate walking distance: 15 km/6-7 hours.

DAY 11: ROBLUTHANG TO LIMITHANG
Start early so as to enjoy the best possible view from the pass. The trail crosses some small streams and you will come across a platform with lots of prayer flags. From here a large glacial valley opens up leading to the east and finally to today’s pass. When we follow the trail you will hear shrill noises which are of marmots, whose holes can be seen everywhere, the hill sides here are covered with medicinal plants. The campsite is through a beautiful cedar forest, with Great Tiger Mountain looming over camp. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 4140m, approximate walking distance: 19 km/6-7 hours.

DAY 12: LIMITHANG TO LAYA
You will follow the valley down parallel to the Timuchang Chhu through a cedar and then fir forest. Yak people from Laya might overtake with their yaks carrying loads of smuggled goods. About 30 minutes before reaching Laya, there is a clear split in the trail. The left fork is better, after some small ups and downs and crossing a ridge you reach a chorten and a prosperous Laya village appears before you. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 3850m, approximate walking distance: 10 km/3-4 hours.

DAY 13: LAYA HALT
Today relaxingly you can explore the unique Laya village. Visit the home of nomadic and you can experience how they live.

DAY 14: LAYA TO KOINA
The trail leaves Laya through fields and clusters of houses. Descend through the village entrance porch or arch chorten and pass through some beautiful woodland. After the army camp, descend on a good trail. Once you reach the bottom of the valley (3200 meters) a good, wide, flat trail follows the Mo Chhu(River). At the end of the final climb (150 meters) the trail rounds a ridge into the side valley to a campsite. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 3800m, approximate walking distance: 19 km/6-7 hours.

DAY 15: KOINA TO GASA
Today’s trail is a long climb through an enormous subtropical forest. If misty the atmosphere can become very eerie, and the gorge transforms into something out of a fairytale. On the other side is a territory for snow leopard and tiger, after a short flat trail a long descent to Gasa village starts. Overnight stay at camp altitude: 2900m, approximate walking distance: 17 km/6-7 hours. (Optional: The Gasa Tsachu is one of the most popular hot springs in Bhutan. You can make a halt a one night halt to relieve your muscles pain and after a long trek. Ask us if you you’re interested to include.)

DAY 16: GASA TO PUNAKHA, 52KM/APROX 3½HR
After leaving the camp in Gasa 2hours walk to road point where our car and driver waiting for us. You will bid fare well to trekking crews.

You will drive through unsealed road to Punakha the Kingdom’s richest agricultural land and most dramatic river valleys. On the way we can see Kham Sum Yule Namgyel Monastey was built by Queen mother Tshering Pem Wangchuck for a successful rule during the reign of the present King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck. On arrival in Punatkaha, you will check in hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel, Punakha.

DAY 17: PUNAKHA TO THIMPHU, 77KM/APPROX 3HR
Morning visit Punakha Dzong known which was built in 1637. It was in Punakha Dzong that, the first King of Bhutan was crowned on 17th December 1907. You will continue drive to Thimphu with stop at Dochu La for lunch; from there we can enjoy the most amazing view of the eastern Himalayan ranges and Bhutan’s highest mountain. We will also visit Druk Wanggyal Lhakhang built by the eldest Queen mother; the past and future appear to merge in the details of the Lhakhang that tells the story of a supreme warrior figure whose vision pierces the distant future. Enroute we will visit Chimi Lhakhang the auspicious fertility monastery dedicated to Divine Madman, we will take 20minutes walk through the rice fields. Then we will drive Wangdue to visit Wangdue Dzong built in the 17th century. The position of the Dzong is remarkable as it completely covers the spur and commands as impressive view over both the north-south and east-west roads and Continue drive to Thimphu capital city of Bhutan. Evening freely stroll in Thimphu town and mingles with the local people. Overnight stay at hotel, Thimphu.

DAY 18: THIMPHU (Altitude: 2320m)
Today’s exploration of Thimphu begins you will take with visit to National Memorial Chorten, a stupa dedicated to world peace and prosperity in 1974 in memory of the Third King of Bhutan; the Kingdom’s rich culture at the National Library; the National Institude of Zorig Chusum where students undergo training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts; Folk Heritage Museum which will provide an insight into traditional Bhutanese farm house and rural past throught exhibits and documentation of rural life..

After lunch visit Changangkha Lhakhang, a fortress likes temple which lies perched on a ridge above Thimphu; Taken Preserve to see the rare national animal of Bhutan. This animal is chosen as the national animal of Bhutan for its uniqueness and its association with the country’s religious history and mythology. A further drive towards the BBS tower will provide a bird’s eye view of the capital; visit nunnery temple and followed by a visit to Tashichho Dzong or “the fortress of the glorious religion” which is Bhutan’s administration and religious centre and houses the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan, other Government offices. It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Overnight stay at hotel, Thimphu.

DAY 19: THIMPHU TO PARO DEPARTURE, 65km/APPROX 1HR
Early morning, 1 hour drive to Paro International Airport for your onward journey.