Season: – The good time for this trek is March to May and September to November. The best month for trek is April when rhododendrons are in full bloom.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
On arrive at Paro airport, received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu. Over night at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02:- Thimphu – Gangtey
Morning after breakfast Thimphu city tour visiting Memorial chorten, Tashichhodzong, National Library and Painting School.
After lunch drive for about 5 hours to Gangtey. En-route cross 3,100m Dochula pass and drive by Wangdiphodrang Dzong. Overnight at Camp / Farm House, Gangtey.

Day 03:- Gangtey Gompa – Gogona, 15 km, 6/7 hours
Trek commences today. The trail winds up on a slow climb through meadows and fields and then ascends the Tselela pass (3,400m) which is also your lunch stop. Then it descends gradually for some time through forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendrons. After the last short climb, you reach Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a language called Bjopkha ( language of nomads) Overnight at camp.

Day 04: Gogona – Khotokha,16km, 6/7 hours
The trail winds up gently above Gogona village, climbing into a forest of firs, oak, spruce, rhododendrons to Shobjula pass (3,400m).Later the path leads down to a wide valley of Khotokha, a summer place of people of Sha (under Wangdiphodrang district).Overnight Camp.

Day 05: Khotokha – Chazam/Wangdiphodrang, 12km, 5 hours
A short ascend leads to Mulaila pass then the path descends through ever changing vegetation till the bridge in Wangdiphodrang. Your trek ends here. Overnight at the hotel in Wangdiphodrang.

Day 06: Wangdiphodrang – Thimphu
After exploring fascinating Wangdiphodrang and Punakha valleys drive to Thimphu. Afternoon, in Thimphu visit; Traditional medicine Institute, handicraft Emporium and market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 07: Thimphu – Paro
Morning drive to Paro en-route visiting Simtokha Dzong. Today’s sightseeing in Paro includes, visit to; Ta Dzong( National museum,) ringpung Dzong, Drugyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Over night at the hotel in Paro.

Day 08: Paro depart
After early breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination, enjoying another mountainous view from the aircraft. Soon you leave Bhutan shrouded among her guardian peaks.

Season: This trek is generally open from April to June and mid September to November. However the best trekking month in Laya region is April.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Evening, visit to Paro Market and town. Over night at the hotel in Paro.

Day 02: Paro
Morning visit to Ta Dzong, built in 17th century, as watch tower to defend Paro Dzong and valley. This fortress was later converted into the national museum in 1967 and is filled with antique thangka paintings, textiles, weapons and Bhutan’s renowned postage stamps. Below Ta Dzong, is fascinating Rinpung Dzong meaning” fortress on the heap of the jewel” which has interesting story. Afternoon see, Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most scared shrines of Bhutan. Over night at the hotel in Paro.

Day 03: Paro – Shana, 17km, 5 – 6 hours
The trek starts from Drugyel Dzong at 2580m with a short downhill walk on a wide trail. The trail climbs gently traversing through well maintained rice terraces and fields of millet. The route later enters an area of apple orchards and forests. Soon the valley widens and you reach the army post of Gunyitsawa at 2810m. This is the last stop before Tibet. At 2870m, just beyond Sharma Zampa, there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.

Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangthankha, 20 km, 7 – 8 hours
The trail again follows Pa chu (Paro river), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. Hot lunch will be served after crossing the bridge towards the left side of the river. After lunch follow the river climbing up through rhododendron forests and finally crossing the bridge again, reaching to the campsite at the altitude of 3, 750m.

Day 05: Soi Thangthangka – Jangothang, 19km, 7 – 8 hours
The path ascends for a while till you reach the army camp. Then follow the river above the tree line enjoying the stunning view of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch will be served inside a yak herder’s camp. A short walk into the valley will take you to the camp at Jangothang at an altitude of 4040m. From here the view of Mount. Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake are superb

Day 06: Rest day at Jangothang
Enjoy the superb view around.

Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi, 18km, 7 – 8 hours
The trail follows the stream for half an hour and crosses the bridge to the right side view of Jhomolhari, Jichu Darke and Tsrim Khang. The walk towards the valley is almost flat for a while until, the climb to the Nyele la pass at an altitude 4700m. After the pass it’s a gradual descend to the Lingshi camp, enjoying the panoramic view of the peaks and Lingshi Dzong. Camp at the altitude of 4000m.

Day 08: Lingshi – Chebisa, 10km, 4 – 5 hours.
Proceed ahead passing Lingshi Dzong, perched on the hilltop with a commanding view of green hills, the winding river and magnificent peaks. It is an easy day and pleasant walk through villages and yak herders camp. After lunch, a short walk will take to Chebisa village. Camp by the side of a stream, at the altitude of 3850m.

Day 09: Chebisa – Shumuthang, 17km, 6 / 7 hours
Today begin with a stiff climb up a ridge to Gubu la pass at an altitude of 4500m, taking nearly four hours. After the pass descend to a lunch stop, through rhododendron bushes. Afternoon continue the up and down path, after crossing the stream, through rhododendron forests and yak herder camp. You may see herd of blue sheep now and then. Camp at the altitude of 4250m

Day 10: Shumuthang – Robluthang, 18km, 6 – 7 hours
The trek starts with a climb to Jari la pass at the altitude 4700m. The descend to Rasharijathang valley, the summer residence of a rare Himalayan takin ( National animal of Bhutan). From here we may have to cross stream as most of the time the foot bridge is washed away. After crossing the stream towards the left, the trail ascend till you reach Robluthang camp at an altitude of 4200.

Day 11: Robluthang – Limithang, 19km, 7 / 8 hours.
It’s a long climb up Shinje la pass (4900m). The view of the mountains from the path is stunning. After the pass descend to Lemithang. The path is quite narrow and you may have to cross stream again and get wet. The last part of the trek is very interesting with the view of Mount. Gangchey Ta. Arrive at the campsite at the altitude of 4100m

Day 12: Limithang – Laya, 10km, 3 – 4hours
In the morning you wake up with a superb view of Gangchey Ta peak in front of you. The walk to Laya is very pleasant with wonderful views. You will pass through a damp forest, filled moss and singing birds. Arrive at Laya village, the second highest settlement in the country, at altitude of 3800m.

Day 13: Rest day at Laya
Explore around village. You can go and visit any of the houses around. Even to perfect stranger, traditional Bhutanese hospitality is extended and a cup of tea and Chang (local drink) is always offered. The people in this village are very interesting especially the women. They wear conical bamboo hats decorated with turquoise & silver ornaments. In the evening, witness the cultural program (dance) performed by village girls by the camp and enjoy the local alcohol (ara & Chang), if you have a strong stomach.

Day 14: Laya – Chamsa, 19km, 8 / 9 hours
Descend to army camp and join the Mo chu (female river of Punakha). Follow the river till you cross the bridge. After the bridge it is up and down several times, through juniper and fir forests until you reach the camp at an altitude of 3800m.

Day 15: Chamsa – Gasa Tshachu, 14km, 6/ 7 hours
Walk for about half an hour over flat land till the Bele la pass. It’s down hill all the way to Gasa Tshachu. Lunch at Gasa village at the altitude of 2700m. After lunch visit the village and the Dzong. The Dzong was built in 17th century by the first religious King, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, to protect the valley against the Tibetan Invaders. Then descend to Gasa Tshachu( Hot spring) for camp at an altitude 0f 2200m.

Day 16: Gasa Tshachu Rest day
After a long trek, this is the place to relax. Enjoy the hot bath and local beer that can be procured here.

Day 17: Gasa Tshachu – Damji, 18km, 5/ 6 hours
The trail continues ascending and descending through heavily forested areas and wild orchards. In this area, there are leeches so one must be careful. Camp nearby the village at an altitude of 2400m.

Day 18: Damji – Tashithang – Punakha, 16km, 5/ 6 hours
It is the last trekking day. Continue follow the Mo chu river down through heavily forested area till you reach Tashithang at an altitude of 1520m. Your transport will be waiting to drive you at night at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 19: Punakha – Thimphu
Morning sightseeing in Punakha and Wangdiphodrang valleys visiting Dzong and local market. Afternoon drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 20: Thimphu – Thimphu
Today city tour of Thimphu visiting; Memorial Chorten, Tashiochhodzong, National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute, Handicraft Emporium. Over night at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 21: Thimphu – Paro
Morning for shopping and at leisure. After lunch drive to Paro visiting Simtokha Dzong en- route. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 22: Paro Depart
After early breakfast in the hotel drive to Paro airport for the flight to onward destination.

Season: The ideal time for this trek is April to Jun and September to November.

Day 01: Arrive Paro
Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Evening, visit to Paro Market and town. Over night at the hotel in Paro.

Day 02: Paro
Morning visit to Ta Dzong, built in 17th century, as watch tower to defend Paro Dzong and valley.
This fortress was later converted into the national museum in 1967 and is filled with antique thangka paintings, textiles, weapons and Bhutan’s renowned postage stamps. Below Ta Dzong, is fascinating Rinpung Dzongmeaning” fortress on the heap of the jewel” which has interesting story. Afternoon see, Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most scared shrines of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 03: Paro – Shana, 17km, 5 – 6 hours
The trek starts from Drugyel Dzong at 2580m with a short downhill walk on a wide trail. The trail climbs gently traversing through well maintained rice terraces and fields of millet. The route later enters an area of apple orchards and forests. Soon the valley widens and you reach the army post of Gunyitsawa at 2810m. This is the last stop before Tibet. At 2870m, just beyond Shana Zampa, there are several good camping places in meadows surrounded by trees.

Day 04: Shana – Soi Thangthankha, 20 km, 7 – 8 hours
The trail again follows Pa chu (Paro river), ascending and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. Hot lunch will be served after crossing the bridge towards the left side of the river. After lunch follow the river climbing up through rhododendron forests and finally crossing the bridge again, reaching to the campsite at the altitude of 3, 750m.

Day 05: Soi Thangthangka – Jangothang, 19km, 7 – 8 hours
The path ascends for a while till you reach the army camp. Then follow the river above the tree line enjoying the stunning view of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch will be served inside a yak herder’s camp. A short walk into the valley will take you to the camp at Jangothang at an altitude of 4040m. From here the view of Mount. Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake are superb

Day 06: Halt
Acclimatizing and if you want there are options for you to take day excursion in consultation with your guide.

Day 07: Jangothang – Lingshi, 18km, 7 – 8 hours
The trail follows the stream for half an hour and crosses the bridge to the right side view of Jhomolhari, jichu Darke and Tsrim Khang. The walk towards the valley is almost flat for a while until, the climb to the Nyele la pass at an altitude 4700m. After the pass it’s a gradual descend to the Lingshi camp, enjoying the panoramic view of the peaks and lingshi Dzong. Camp at the altitude of 4000m.

Day 08: Lingshi – shodu, 22km, 8 -9 hours
The Laya Gasa route leaves the Jhomolhari trek here. The trek route climbs towards a small white chorten on a ridge above the camp, the turns south up the deep Mo chu valley. The trail stays on the west side of the largely treeless valley, climbing steadily a short distance above Mochu. It then crosses the river, and climbs steep for two hours to Yeli la Pass (4820m). Frtom the pass, on a clear day, you can see Jhomolhari, Gangchhenta, Tserim Khang and Masangang. Descend alongside to a camp to Shodu (4100), a meadow with a chorten.

Day 09: Shodu – Barshong, 16km, 6 – 7 hours
At this place, one comes back to tree line. The path follows Thimphu River descending through rhododendron, juniper and other alpine forests. The view of the cliff facing rocks and water falls is stunning. Hot lunch will be served by the riverside. After lunch the trail gradually ascends to the ruins of Barshong Dzong, reaching the camp at the altitude of 3600m.

Day 10: Barshong – Dolam Kencho, 15km, 5/6 hours
The trail descends gently through a dense forest of rhododendron, birch and conifer, and then drops steeply to meet Thimphu chu. It stays on river left, climbing over ridges and descending to side streams. The traverses steep cliff to Dolam Kencho, a camp among pastureland at 3600m

Day 11: Doilamkencho – Dodena – Thimphu, 8km 3 hours
The trail goes in and out of side valleys above Thimphu Chu, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 3510m. The trail then droops steeply to the river and follow southward to the road head at Dodena, elevation 2600m where you will picked up our representative transport to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 12: Thimphu – Paro
Full sightseeing in Thimphu valley visiting Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, National library, Painting school, Traditional Medicine institute, handicrafts Emporium.
Evening drive to Paro. Over night at the hotel in Paro

Day 13: Paro depart.
After breakfast, drive to airport for the flight to onward destination.

Season: – This trek is usually possible from late February to June and from September to December.

Day 01: Arrive Paro.
Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 02: Paro
Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa chu to Drugyel Dzong, the ruined fort, which once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions. Mount Jhomolhari, the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong.
Below the Dzong, visit a typical Bhutanese Farm House. Then visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of Bhutan. Afternoon visit to Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower now the National museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning “fortress on the heap of jewels”. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 03: Paro Jele Dzong, 10km, 4/5 hours
Today is a short trekking day. The day starts with a short climb to Jele Dzong. The trek trail is rather gradual up till the camp and if, the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen with snow capped mountains behind. Above the camp is Jele la (3,400m) and Jele Dzong which is mostly in ruins and have few monks, there is a Lhakhang with the statue of Sakyamuni. Overnight camp.

Day 04: Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha, 10km 3-4 hours
Begin with an hour and a half climb the ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendrons. You may see yak herders around your campsite. There are fascinating views of Jhomolhari and other snow capped peaks. Over night in the camp.

Day 05: Jangchulakha – jimilangtsho, 11km 4 hours
The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the views of the mountains and valley are sensational. Camp is close to lakes of Jimilangtsho. These lakes are famous for their giant size trout also there are great views of 6989m Jichu darke, the peak representing the protective deity of Paro. Over night in the camp.

Day 06: Jimilangtsho – Simkota, 11km, 4 hours
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and bypasses the lake of Janetso. Today you may come across some yak herders’ camp and get an idea how these people live. Camp is close to Simkota Lake and over night at the camp.

Day 07: Simkota – Phajoding, 10km, 3-4 hours
Today you begin with a gradual climb and if the weather permits, you will enjoy majestic view of Mount. Gangkhar Puensum and also the other peaks. The trail slowly descends through juniper trees to camp site beside a community hall near Phajoding Cafereria. Overnight in camp.

Day 08: Phajoding – Thimphu, 5km, 3 hours
The trek to Thimphu is all the way downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. Taking a leisurely pace you reach Thimphu in about 3 hours. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 09: excursion to Punakha / Wangdiphodrang
After breakfast full day excursion to Punakha and Wangdi valley. The drive from Thimphu crosses 3,100m Dochula pass that heralds the most enchanting view of 108 chorten built in one place with the breathtaking view of the eastern Himalayas at the background. In Punakha, visit the Dzond situated at the junction of Pho chui and Mo chu rivers. Built in 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, this Dzong has played important role in Bhutan’s history. Then drive to Wangdiphodrang visiting Dzong, the 17th century monument followed by visit to local market. Evening drive back to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 10: Thimphu Paro.
Full day sightseeing in Thimphu includes visit to the King’s memorial chorten built in 1972, the Tashichhodzong, beautiful medieval fortress/ monastery and handicraft emporium. Afternoon visit National Library that houses ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, Painting School and Traditional Medicine Institute, here the centuries old herbal medicine is still practiced
Evening drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 11: Paro depart
Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to airport for the flight to onward destination.