Arrive Paro.
Hike to Taktshang monastery as good acclimatisation for the trek
Today’s trail is a long slow ascent. A clear day offers a bird’s eye view of Paro valley. Walk through thick alpine forests and rhododendron trees for around 3 hours until you reach Jili Dzong at 3560m. After visiting the ruined Dzong continue your climb for another 3 hours to reach the yak pasture at Jangchulakha which will be your campsite for the night. (Altitude 3760 m, 18 km)
Today’s trek follows mountain ridges with spectacular views of distant valleys and mountain ranges. The walk takes around 4 hours and the camp is near the Jimilangtso Lake at about 3870 m. (15 km)
The path continues past dwarf rhododendron trees, the Janetsho Lake and through yak herders’ camps. The hike will again take around 4 hours. Camp by the Semkotha Lake at an altitude of around 3834 m. (11 km)
The day begins with a gradual climb. If weather permits there will be a beautiful view of Mount Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest mountain, as well as of further peaks from the Doupchu La Pass. The path gradually descends to Phajoding Gompa (3536 m) where a monastery and retreat centres for meditation are located. From there you continue your final descent for a couple more hours through blue pine forest, emerging just above Thimphu town where you will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel. (15 km)
Sightseeing in Thimphu
Depart