Starting at Drugyel Dzong, Paro this trek passes through scattered hamlets and farmland, into a deep and richly forested valley which, leads to a high alpine pastureland where yak herders graze their animals. The trek offers a taste of great variety of Bhutanese landscape.

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.