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Experience the Bhutan that only Few Travelers Get to See!
Offering a great variety of trekking conditions, from remote farmland and blue pine forests, to alpine pastureland and breathtaking mountain views, this is one of our most intimate wilderness treks. It is an ideal adventure for nature lovers who are seeking a Himalayan wilderness immersion. It's comfortable, low-impact, and absolutely unforgettable!
From the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong (fortress of the Victorous Drukpas), below such beautiful peaks as Chomolhari and Jichu Drakay, you will hike through the heart of wildlife-rich Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Park. The sky-piercing peaks, thunderous waterfalls, turquoise lakes and streams, rolling meadows filled with wildflowers, remote yak herders villages, and dense forests of rodhodendron, pine, juniper and fir provide the backdrop for this inspiring and challenging adventure. You will be rewarded with up-close views of Bhutan’s two most beautiful peaks - Chomolhari and Jichu Drakye.
Important Note
Most of our trips take place during the busy season and it is difficult to secure reservations on Druk Air and in Hotels in Paro, Thimphu, Wangdi Phodrang, Tongsa and Bumthang. The farther in advance that you book, the more likely it is that we can confirm the resrvation you choose.
The rule of thumb is: Book as far in advance as possible, but don't hesitate to contact us at the last minute if free time suddenly comes your way.
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13 Day Easy Touring & Rigorous Trekking
D1: Arrival in Paro by Druk Air
D2: Paro Sightseeing
Trek Begins
D3: Drukgyal Dzong to Shana
Distance: 11.2 miles; Time: 5 -6 hours; Elevation gain: 1,624’ Elevation loss: 0
D4: Shana to Thangthangkha
Distance: 11.8 miles; Time: 6-7 hours; Elevation gain: 2,559’; Elevation loss: 0
D5: Thangthangkha to Jangothang (Base Camp)
Distance: 9.9 miles; Time: 5-6 hours; Elevation gain: 1,674’; Elevation loss: 0
D6: Rest day at the Base Camp with optional day hikes
D7: Jangothang to Tsophu
Distance: 4 miles; Elevation gain: 1,000’; Elevation loss: 0
D8: Tso Phu to Chorapang
Distance: 8.6 miles; Elevation gain: 1,576’ (Bangtoe-La); Elevation loss: 3,215’
D9: Chorapang to Thangboe
Distance: 6.86 miles; Elevation gain: 2,132’ (Takalung-La); Elevation loss: 1,312’
D10: Thangboe to Shana/Drukgyal Dzong
Distance: 15.55 miles; Elevation gain: 722’ (Thangboe-La); Elevation loss: 5,742’
End of the Trek
D11: Punakha/Wangdi Valleys
D12: Thimphu
D13: Paro
D14: Depart by Druk Air
Chek out our Trip Extension & Add-on Options
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Choosing a Trek by Trip Rating
A Rule of Thumb:
Anyone who has no problem with an all-day hike should find our easy treks manageable. And anyone with backpacking experience and who is in good shape generally should have no trouble with a rigorous trek.
Trekking Grade: Rigorous
Physically more challenging and more suited to regular hill-walkers who are used to extended days and who are competent over difficult terrain. The trek involves several days of camping at high altitudes.
Trip Overview:
Moderate Touring with Moderate to Rigorous Trekking Adventure
Hiking (with only a light daypack), 4-10 hours per day over varying terrain.
Lodging Overview:
3 nights tent camping during trek and 10 nights in best available hotels and resorts on double occupancy basis with private bath
Meals
You will eat well. We provide superb meals even in the most remote areas. Our selected hotels and restaurants offer delicious Chinese, continental, Bhutanese and Indian Cuisine. On trek, well trained cooks prepare dishes suitable to western taste ranging from Continental to Chinese and Bhutanese to Indian.
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