10 Days Jela Naro - New Varient Trek Tour

Package Overview

The Jela Naro Trek, a more challenging version of Drukpath trek, exposes breathtaking views along a ridgeline, showcasing sweeping views of valleys and snow-capped peaks including Mount Jomolhari and Gangkar Puensum. This wonderfully scenic high-altitude walk not only offers dramatic landscapes but also grants access to many remote alpine lakes and encounters with yak herders. Trekking days are short but the trail goes to a relatively high altitude crossing Chemi la Pass at 4500 meters making it moderately strenuous. The trail basically follows the ancient high route from Paro to Soi Naro region and then to Thimphu. This trek can be done vice versa.

Trip Facts

Duration: 9 Days
Best season: May, Sep & Oct
Group Size: 2 & above
Trek grade: Medium
Accommodation: Hotels/Camping
Avg. Walking Dist.: 11 Km
Avg. Walking Time: 5 Hours
Max. Elevation: 4235m

Trek Highlights
Acclimatization and warm up hike to Taktsang Monastery, Paro
Trekking on one of Bhutan's oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views.
Crossing cheme La pass a scenic Mountain pass with wonderful views of surrounding mountain peaks.
Explore Soi Naro region, vast summer grazing Mountain pasture of Yaks.
Opportunity to visit many pristine Mountain lakes.
Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro

  Paro Elevation: 2360m
  
  Fly into Paro with Drukair or Bhutan Airlines. The flight provides during a clear weather the most fascinating view of Himalayan scenery. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro Chu with Ta Dzong above it. Your guide will receive you at Paro Airport and escort you to hotel. Later in the evening, you can visit Paro town. Overnight hotel in Paro.

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• Day 2 : Acclimatization hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  Distance: 6.5 km (Round trip)
  Time: 3 to 5 hours
  Altitude: 3100m
  
  After breakfast, embark on an acclimatization hike to Taktsang or the Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan’s most famous monastery. Start by driving to the base for 20 minutes and then hike up to the monastery at 3100m. The trail leads through forests of pine, Mountain oak, fir and hemlock with the amazing views of Paro valley below. About the half way you will reach a flat portion marked with a prayer wheel. Little further there is a Cafeteria with wonderful view of Tiger Nest. Continue further up till the look-out point from where you can see the whole monastery – it’s a good opportunity for a photography. The walk from the look-out point is down through the stony steps to the small water fall and then finally to the monastery. There is photography spot at various points but be careful and mindful.After paying visit, you will return to the cafeteria for a lunch. Then walk to the base where your car will be waiting for you. Take a finale look back to the monastery and enjoy a sense of jubilation and satisfaction. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

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• Day 3 : Ta Dzong to Jele Dzong (Trek starts)

  Distance: 10km
  Time: 4-5hours
  Ascent: 913 m
  Descent: 80m
  Camp Alt.: 3480m
  
  Although today’s trekking day is short, we keep slow and steady pace as altitude gain is significant. After breakfast, you will drive to the road head at the National Museum (2487m) above Paro from where you will start your trek. We will walk from the Museum heading up hill through apple orchards, smallholdings of Damchena village and pine forests. Visit Jele Dzong (3490m), perched on a whaleback ridge. Jele Dzong is mostly in ruins and there is a Lhakhang with the statute of Buddha Sakyamuni. On a clear day, the views of Paro town far below and of Mount Jumolhari (7315m) are breathtaking. Overnight camp at 3480m.

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• Day 4 : Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha

  Distance: 10km
  Time: 4 hours
  Ascent: 300m
  Camp Alt: 3780m
  
  Begin with gradually ascent and then descend below the ridgeline to walk through the trail of thick alpine forests and rhododendrons. You may see yak herders in the area. There are fascinating views of Jumolhari and other snow capped mountains and you can also hear some monal peasants during the day. Continue walking up hill until you reach yak herders pasture at Jangchulakha (3780m) with outstanding views of the Himalayan range. We camp in a yak pasture near the hillside.

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• Day 5 : Jangchulakha to Tshobsha Lake

  Distance: 11km
  Time: 4-5 hours
  Ascent: 400m
  Camp Alt: 3880m
  
  The trail follows the ridge and at times through juniper trees and dwarf rhododendrons. The views of the mountain valleys of Thimphu and Paro are sensational. After making an ascent and arriving at the junction overlooking Jigme Langtso you will further make a steep ascent, we arrive at Tshobsha Lake (4050 m). The lake is famous for local trouts. Near the camp, you can have great views of 6989m Jichu Drake, the peak representing the protective deity of Paro. Overnight camp close to Tshobsha Lake.

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• Day 6 : Tshobsha Lake to Thongte Thongme

  Distance: 11km
  Time: 4-5 hours
  Ascent: 400m
  Camp Alt: 3880m

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• Day 7 : Thongte Thongme to Dungtso

  Right after the camp you will ascent to Chimela pass gaining about 500 meters with wonderful views below and around.

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• Day 8 : Dungtso to Phajoding

  Dungtso to Phajoding

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• Day 9 : Phajoding to Thimphu ( Trek )

  Phajoding to Thimphu ( Trek ends)

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• Day 10 : Paro Departure

  Paro Departure

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
• Trekking Accommodation (All Camping at designated campsites)
• Hotel Accommodation while on city tour
• All meals (Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner, Juice, Tea & snacks)
• Transportation (Trekking Horses and Mules & 4wheel drive for city tour)
• Licensed Bhutanese trekking Guide
• Trekking crews (Trekking cooks, Helpers, Horse man)
• All Camp Equipments (Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent, Mattress, Pillow, Carpets & sheets, and Kitchen set)
• Group Medical Kit
• All Park entrance Fees and Trekking Permits
• All internal taxes & charges

Exclusions

• Flight tickets
• Insurance
• Drinks and Beverages
• Tips
• Internet and Phone bills
• Other bills of personal nature
• INSURANCE
• Package does not include insurance of any kinds, and that you are required to obtain separate coverage from your home country before your trip begins.

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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