Chele La Nature Trek

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro Area altitude: 2,280m

  The flight into Bhutan takes you to the great Himalayas, offering the most stunning scenery of the world's highest glacial peaks. On arrival, received by the representative of Bhutan Mystical Tours & Adventures. After lunch, visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge.
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro

• Day 2 : Paro Sightseeing Area altitude: 2,280m

  After breakfast, you will visit to the ruins of the Drugyal Dzong also known as fortress of the victorious Drukpas which is 16 km up the valley built in 1647 by the great Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Dzong was destroyed by an accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. And on a clear day experience a stunning view of Mt. Jhomolhari which stands at the elevation of 7,314 m.
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

• Day 3 : Paro - Chonana (Trek starts) | Altitude: 3,500m | Distance: 14kms | Time: 4-5hrs

  Today you will be transferred to the base of the starting point of your trek.
  Dinner and overnight in base camp.

• Day 4 : Chonana - Jebkarpo | Altitude: 3,500m | Distance: 16kms | Time: 5-6hrs

  The trail takes you through a forest filled with different kind of vegetations and stunning landscape.
  Dinner and overnight in camp.

• Day 5 : Jebkarpo - Chonana - Thimphu | Altitude: 3,850m | Distance: 15kms | Time: 5-6hrs

  The early morning views from our camp of Chomolhari (Divine Mountain of Goddess) Tserim Gang Glacier of long life) and Jichu Drake are stunning. The trail follows the ridge with its views of the mountains. This is the only place you can see the Ha valley, an area that is forbidden to all tourists. On the other side of the ridge you can see the Paro valley. Continue follow the ridge and visit the Kila Monastery (Nunnery Monastery. Descend down to the motorable road where the trek ends and the transport await you to take to Thimphu.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel Migmar or similar.

• Day 6 : Thimphu Sightseeing Area altitude: 2,320m

  After you breakfast at Thimphu, first of all you will be driven up towards a view point known as kuensel Phodrang where sits a massive sized statue of Buddha. From this point you will be able to view the entire scene of the capital city, Thimphu. After the view, you will visit National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
  
  On moving down towards the city you will visit National Postal Museum, which is worth a visit for you can get your own picture on a Bhutanese postal stamp right then and there. You can post a cards or letters to your families and friends back home or anywhere else with your personalized stamps. After the lunch we will visit the national zoo where the Takins, Bhutan’s national animal is been Preserved followed by a visit to Tashichhodzong, the capital’s fortress.
  Dinner and overnight in Hotel Migmar or similar.

• Day 7 : Thimphu - Wangduephodrang / Punakha Area altitude: 1,310m | Travelling distance: 76kms | Time taken:

  After the breakfast we will drive to Punakha valley, via Dochula pass which is situated on an altitude of 3100m and if the weather is clear we will stop for a while at Dochula pass to view the stunning view of Himalaya ranges of Bhutan. We then drive further down and visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi. The Royal Botanical Park, which is also known as the Rhododendron Garden at Lamperi, is about a half a hour drive towards Punakha and Wangdue valleys, a nature reserve rich in flora and fauna and beautiful in itself.
  
  After Lunch we will visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal which is situated at the confluence of the Pho Chu (Male River) and the Mo Chu (Female River). The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battles with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of the Je-Khenpo (the spiritual head of Bhutan) and this city served as a capital of the nation until 1955. After the visit to Dzong, we have a short excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery.
  Dinner and overnight in Punatsangchhu Cottages or similar.

• Day 8 : Punakha - Thimphu - Paro Area altitude: 2,280m | Travelling distance: 58kms | Time taken: 1hr

  After the breakfast, you will transfer to Paro.
  Dinner and overnight at hotel.

• Day 9 : Paro (Hike to Tiger's Nest) Area altitude: 2,280m

  After the breakfast, you will have a hike to the Taktsang Monastery which is around 15 km from the Paro town and is elevated at around 900m above Paro valley. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we clearly see the legendary Taktsang monastery.
  Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche, the tantric mystic who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in 747 AD, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, who is believed to be his favorite consort. You can also request the lamas to pray for you.
  After that, you will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 800 A.D.
  
  At the end of the day we recommend you to have a traditional hot stone bath to get relaxed after a tiring day. It is not only practiced as a comforting leisure but also to treat various diseases.
  Dinner and overnight in Resort or similar.

• Day 10 : Depart Paro Area altitude: 2,280m

  Drive to the airport for departure

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Guide
• Veg & Non Veg Meals

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• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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