Day 01: Arrive Paro International Airport
During the flight one will experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Mount Jomolhari and Jitchu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received and escorted to your hotel by our company representative.

Day 02: Paro – Sightseeing
Morning : drive to Drugyal Dzong (a ruined fortress – 16 kms away from Paro town). The dzong, although in ruins, holds great historical significance. It was from this fortress that the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions. The name means “The Victorious Bhutanese.” This spot unfolds a magnificent vista of Mount Chomolhari, “Mountain of goddess” (Alt 7329 mtrs). Visit a typical Bhutanese farm house on the way back. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Paro – Shana (trek starts) Distance 17 kms. About 4 – 5 hours journey. Altitude of Shana – 2800 mtrs.
Drive up to road end at Drugyal Dzong where the trek begins. The trail follows the river gently uphill through narrowing valley and agricultural fields. The night’s camp is just beyond an army outpost.

Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangthangkha
Continue uphill through the river valley which narrows and closes in after some distance. The trail then winds up and down along the drainage.The camp site is located in a meadow with stone shelter. Alt.approx – 3400 mtrs. Distance 15 kms. Time 6-7 hrs.

Day 05: Soi thangthangkha – Jangothang Distance – 9 kms. About 5 hours journey. Altitude of Jangothang – 4040 mtrs.
The trek starts up the Pa Chu. An army outpost is crossed along the way. The valley begins to widen again. All around high mountain ridges and snow-capped peaks come into view. Yaks and yak herders’ winter homes become a regular feature of the landscape. The night camp is beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mt. Chomolhari.

Day 06: Jangothang halt day for acclimatization
Today is a rest and acclimatization for the next day’s highest climb on this trek. You will hike to explore nearby mountains and lakes. And then take rest at the camp in the afternoon.

Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi Distance – 19 kms. About 6 – 7 hour journey. Altitude of Lingshi – 4150 mtrs.
Trek through wide yak pastures and passes. As you come down into the Lingshi basin, you get a wonderful view of Lingshi Dzong on a clear day. Tsarim Khang and its glaciers rise up at the north end of the valley. Night halt is a choice between a stone hut or the tent.

Day 08: Lingshi – Chebisa Distance : 12 kms. About 5 – 6 hours journey. Altitude of Chebisa – 3850 mtrs.
This stretch is the short walk and can be taken at a leisurely pace. On reaching camp at Chebisa, you can visit the village houses and meet local people.

Day 09: Chebisa – Shomuthang Distance : 17 kms. About 6 hours journey. Altitude of Shomuthang – 4260 mtrs.
The trek is through wild high pastures. The area is sparsely inhabited. The trail leads across the Gobula, a pass at an altitude of 4350 mtrs. Camp is on a ledge of flat land overlooking a tributary to the Mo Chu.

Day 10: Shomuthang – Robluthang Distance : 15 Kms. About 5 hours journey. Altitude of Robluthang – 14400 ft.
an early start is advisable as you have to cross the Jerela Pass at an altitude of 4600 mtrs. After crossing Jerela, the trail descends to Tsharijathang, the valley where herds of Takin are usually seen. Overnight in camp.

Day 11: Robluthang – Lemithang
After crossing Shingela Pass at an altitude of 4900 mtrs, the trail descends to the valley beyond.

Day 12: Lemithang – Laya
Altitude of Laya is 12680ft. Campsite is on a flat piece of land overlooking the east end of the Laya village.

Day 13: Laya halt
Visit the village houses and take short hikes around the area. And then take rest after lunch.

Day 14: Laya – Roduphu Distance – 19 Kms. About 7-8 hours journey. Altitude of Roduphu – 4610 mtrs.
Overnight at camp.

Day 15: Roduphu – Narithang Distance – 17 kms. About 6 hours journey. Altitude of Narithang – 4220 mtrs.
Overnight at camp.

Day 16: Narithang – Tarina Distance – 18 kms. About 7 hours journey.
The trek crosses Ganglakarchungla at an altitude of 5100 mtrs. Overngith at camp.

Day 17: Tarina – Woche Distance – 15 kms. About 6 hours journey.
On arrival at camp, visit a village house. From this point, the Lunana area begins. Overnight at camp.

Day 18: Woche – Lhedi
Distane – 19 kms. About 6-7 hours journey. The trail crosses the Kechela at an altitude of 4550 mtrs. Stop at Thega village enroute. Overnight at camp.

Day 19: Lhedi – Thanza Distane – 19 Kms. About 6 hours journey. Altitude of Thanza – 4050 mtrs.
Enroute visit Chezo Dzong. Overnight at camp.

Day 20: Thanza – Halt
Spend the day visiting village houses and meeting the local people. Short hikes can be taken around the camp area. Overnight at camp.

Day 21: Thanza – Tsochena Distance – 18 Kms. About 6-7 hours journey. Altitude of Tsochena – 4500 mtrs.
The trail crosses Jezela Pass at an altitude of 5050 mtrs. Overnight at camp.

Day 22: Tsochena – Jitchu Dramo Distance – 14 Kms. About 5 hours journey. Altitude of Jitfchu Dramo – 4880 mtrs.
The trail crosses Lojula Pass at an altitude of 4940 mtrs. Overnight at camp.

Day 23: Jitchu Dramo – Chukarpo Distance – 15 Kms. About 5 hours journey. Altitude of Chukarpo 14,731 ft.
The trail crosses Rinchenzoe Pass at an altitude of 5140 mtrs. Overnight halt at camp.

Day 24: Chukarpo – Tampetso Distance – 20 Kms. About 7-8 hours journey. Altitude of Tempetso – 13,895 ft.
The trail crosses Tampela Pass at an altitude of 4550 mtrs. And the Umtso Lake, which is famous for the religious treasures, that Terton Pamalingpa found there. Overnight halt at camp.

Day 25: Tampetso – Maorothang Distance – 14 Kms. About 6 hours journey. Altitude of Maorothang – 11,844 ft.
The trek is downhill all the way through stunted Rhododendron trees. The camp is situated near the Nika Chu River. Overngith halt at camp.

Day 26: Maorothang – Nika Chu (Trek End) – Phobjikha Distance 23 Kms. About 7 hours journey. Altitude of Nika Chu Chazam – 2650 mtrs.
The last day of the trek goes gradually downhill through mixed deciduous and bamboo forests. We further descend through forests and pastures connecting to large grassy area overlooking the motor road and Sephu Village (2650m). Your car will be waiting here to transfer you to Phobjikha which is around 45 minutes drive. Overnight halt stay at the hotel in Phobjikha.

Day 27: Phobjikha – Thimphu (135 Km, 4 hrs drive)
After your breakfast drive toward Thimphu with en-route visit of gorgeous and popular Punakha Dzong, which is stunningly situated in between the male and female rivers like an anchored ship. And then drive to Thimphu via Dochula pass. Check into hotel on arrival and have a free evening. Overnight halt stay at the Hotel in Thimphu.

Day 28: Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro (55 km, 1 hr drive)
Visit the Buddha Point to see the world’s tallest statue of Sykhamuni Buddha from where you can also have best view of the Thimphu city. Visit the Takin Zoo and School of Arts and Crafts. And then wander through the town, visit shops and the Handicrafts Emporium, where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are available. Evening drive to Paro. Overnight halt stay in one of nice resorts/hotels in Paro.

Day 29: Paro – Flight departure
Morning depart from Paro Airport for your next flight destination, and have a warm Tashi Delek from Bhutan Travel Adventures.

An Advance Payment USD 1,500 each with full airfare must be deposited for confirming the trek. And the remaining payment must be paid two months prior to your trip. So after which we can apply your Bhutan Visa, and send it to you in advance.

The minimum daily package travelling in a group of 4 people for this trek is as follows:

• Peak Season Cost: March, April, May, September, October & November
  Staring Cost: USD 245 per night per person.
• Regular Season Cost: June, July and August
  Staring Cost: USD 215 per night per person
• The Daily Cost will be less if you have a group of 5 and above.

The minimum daily package covers the following services:

• A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
• All meals
• A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
• All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
• Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
• All internal taxes and charges
• A sustainable tourism Royalty of USD $65. This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.

1. What sort of past acclimatization/elevation and exercises do you need for this trek?
Ans – One must have done few minimum a week adventure treks at least 4500 meters and above and must be healthy and fit with good and average hiking pace for such an adventure.    

2. What is the minimum number of people required for the trek, and when is the best time or season?     
Ans – We normally require minimum 2 people for the trek. yet, we can also conduct the trek for one person also. However, you will have to bear little additional cost. The best time for the trek is in the late spring or end of May, and then in the fall toward the end September.   

3. What is the procedure for this trek booking?
Ans – You will have book this trek at least two months ahead with your confirmed flight booking. And then must deposit US $1,500 each/30% as an Advance Payment with full airfare only for your flight to/from Paro, Bhutan.           

4. Why shall we book this adventure trek with your company?
Ans – We are one of the most local adventures travel company who can render personalized services, with value for money. We make sure to provide very good weather proof trekking equipment, skilled guide/tour leader, good cook and helpers, transports, etc, etc. And we arrange the trek on right time/season, so that it’s mostly a successful trek.      

5. Do you apply our Bhutan Visa and what are the documents required for the Visa?
Ans – Yes, we will issue your Bhutan Visa upon receiving the full payment from you. And we only need your clear passport copy for applying the Visa.       

6. Do we need to bring our sleeping bag, if so what type or how warm it must be?
Ans – Yes, you will have to bring your own sleeping bag. And it must be minimum minus 20 Degree Celsius dawn feather sleeping bag.     

7. What are available flights connecting Bhutan with other cities, and what is the most convenient flight to/from Bhutan. And do you book the flights too?
Ans – We have flights to and from Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Dhaka, Singapore, Bagdogra and Guwahati. Yet, the most convenient flights to/fro Paro, Bhutan is via Bangkok as we have several flights in a day. Yes, we will book your flight as well, unless you want to do it at your end.