Tshaluna trek.

Your guide and driver will receive you at Paro airport and drive to the Hotel.

Afternoon – visit Ta dzong built in 1649, an ancient watch tower which now houses the national museum of Bhutan.

Then visit Rinpung dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The dzong presently functions as the administrative centre of Paro district.

In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farmhouse.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the morning, drive to Satsam chorten and 2 hours hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang). Legend has it that Guru Padma Sambhava, the tantric mystic flew here on the back of a flying tiger.

Afternoon, visit to Drugyal dzong built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Then visit Kichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan King Srongtsen Gampo. He built 108 temples in a single day to pin the ogress to the earth forever.

In the evening, free to stroll in the town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Damchena and start the hike to Jele Dzong.

Today is a short trekking day. The journey starts with a climb up to Jele dzong. The trek trail ascends gradually up to the camp, and if the weather is clear Paro valley can be seen. Above the camp is Jele La pass (3400 m) and Jele dzong.

Dinner and overnight in camp (Altitude 3480 m).

Walking distance: 8 km, 3 hours walk, 1090 m ascent.

Today, we begin with a one and a half hour climb and then ascend more gradually upwards.

The trail takes us through thick alpine forests of rhododendrons. You will have fine views of Mt. Jomolhari and other snow capped peaks if the weather is clear.

Dinner and overnight in camp (Altitude 3770 m).

Walking distance: 10 km, 3 – 4 hours. Ascent: 310 m, Descent: 50 m.

The trail begins with a short climb and follows a ridge. From the top on a clear day, we get amazing views of the beautiful Mt. Jomolhari and other Himalayan ranges.

After a short descent, we arrive at Jimilangtsho lake (3,700 m).

Dinner and overnight in camp (Altitude: 3700 m).

Walking Distance: 11 Km, time: 4 hours, Ascent: 330 m, Descent: 230 m.

After breakfast, start walking down hill following a stream till Tshalu ney.

Packed lunch will be served.

Your vehicle will pick you up at Tshaluna. The trek ends here and we bid farewell to the trekking crew members.

Your vehicle will drive you to Thimphu. Relax in the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Walking distance: 9 km, 4 hours walk downhill.

In the morning, visit to: national memorial chorten (1974) built in honor of our Late King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

– Tallest statue of sitting Buddha in the world at Kuensel Phodrang (51.5 meters),
– Changangkha monastery, the oldest monastery in Thimphu built in the 13th century by Phajo Drugom Shigpo.
– Takin preserve center, a mini zoo that houses Takins, the national animal of Bhutan. The Bhutanese believe that Takin is a mix of a cow and goat and was created by Lama Drukpa Kuenley.
– Sangaygang view point from where you can take a view of Thimphu valley.
– Dupthop lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan.

Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant and visit to the craft bazaar.

In the evening, visit to the Tashichho dzong, the royal secretariat.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

In the morning, drive to the beautiful Punakha valley.

We stop at Dochu La pass (3140 m) to enjoy the scenic view of higher Himalayas. Punakha is the ancient capital of Bhutan.

On the way, visit Chimi lhakhang built in 1499 to honor Lama Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as “The divine madman”. The temple is also called “The temple of fertility”. He travelled throughout Bhutan using songs, humor and outrageous behavior to spread his teachings of salvation through sex.

Afternoon, visit to Punakha dzong (Venue of Annual Punakha festival) built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je Khenpo and the monk body.

In the evening, drive back to Thimphu.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, drive to the airport and farewell.