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  Bhutan Tour : Snowman Bhutan Trek
 
Bhutan Snowmn Trek:29 Days
 

 


ITINERARY
 

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro. Stay overnight in hotel.
During this flight, one will experience breathtaking view of Mount Everest, Kanchan Junga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mt Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representative, then drive to hotel through Paro valley which is enchanting. After lunch you will be taken to Ta-Dzong (Museum).Bhutan Trek

Day 02: Sight seeing in and around Paro. Stay overnight in hotel.
Drive through the winding road northwest ups the Pa Chu to Drugyal Dzong, The ruined Fort, which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. This fortress, now a burned shell, was once strategic in Bhutan’s defense against the Tibetan invasions. Mt Jomolhari, sacred submit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. This can be viewed on a clear day. On the way back you visit a typical Bhutanese farm house. After lunch walk up the hill just above the hotel to stretch your legs for the excursions to Taktshang view point.

Day 03: From Paro to Shana (2800 m.). Drive up to drugyel Dzong where the road ends and the trek begins, following the river gently up hill through a narrowing agricultural Valley. Lots of homes, kids and dogs can be seen. Camp is just beyond the army post. This day you trek for approximately six hours.
Day 4 Trek from Shana to Thangthangka (3610 m.) and it takes about eight hours. The trail follows the river through a heavily forested area with a few isolated farmhouses. It narrows and closes in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage. We pass a junction en route, where another path leads north over the Tremo La to Tibet. Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter.

Day 05: Trek from Thangthangka to Jangothang (4115 m.) which takes about six hours. In the morning after passing a small army post, the trail slowly leaves the forest line and gradually climbs into a beautiful valley, passing Tegethang, a winter home of yak herdsmen. Lunch will be served in one of these huts. Lots of yaks will be seen today before we arrive at the Jhomolhari base camp (4,115 m). High mountains overlook the camp and visible nearby are the ruins of an old fortress used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan invasions

Day 06: Rest at Jangothang.

Day 07: Trek from Jangothang to Lingshi (4000 m.) which takes about eight hours. The trail follows the stream for half an hour and crosses the bridge to the right side. Start the climb up to the first ridge with a breathtaking view of Jumolhari, JichuDrakey and Tsrim Ghang. Then walk towards the valley, almost flat for a while, until the climb to the Nyeley la pass at an altitude of 4,700 meters. After the pass it’s a gradual descent to the Lingshi camp, enjoying the panorama view of the peaks and Lingshi dzong.

Day 08: Trek from Lingshi to Chebisa (3,850 m.) and it takes about six hours. Walk past the Lingshi dzong, perched on the hilltop with a commanding view of green hill, the Winding River and magnificent peaks. This is a very easy day and a pleasant walk, through villages and yak herders camps. Lunch will be at scenic Goyuna village. After lunch, a short walk will reach you to Chebisa village. We camp here by the side of stream at an altitude of 3,850 meters.

Day 09: Trek from Chebisa to Shomuthang which takes about eight hours. Today begins with a stiff climb up a ridge to Gubula pass at an altitude of 4,500 meters, taking nearly 4 hours to the top. After the pass descend to a lunch spot, through rhododendron bushes. Afternoon continue along the up and down path, after crossing the stream, through rhododendron forests and yak herders camps. You may see herds of Blue sheep now and then.

Day 10: Trek from Shomuthang to Robluthang (4400 m.) and it takes about nine hours. The trek starts with a climb to Jari la pass at the altitude of 4,600 meters. Then descend to Tsharijathang valley, the summer residence of the rare Himalayan Takin (national animal of Bhutan). From here we may have to cross the stream and get wet, as most of the time the foot bridge is washed away, After crossing the stream towards the left the trail ascends till you reach Robluthang camp at an altitude of 4400meters.

Day 11: Trek from Robluthang to Lemithang (4100 m.). You need to make a long climb up to the shinje la pass (altitude 4900meters). The views of the mountains from the pass are breathtaking. After the pass descend to Lemithang. The path is quit narrow and you may have to cross the stream and get wet again. The last part of the trek is very interesting, with the view of Mount Gangchey Ta peak. Arrive at camp at an altitude 4100 meters.

Day 12: Trek from Lemithang to Laya (3,800 m.) which takes about six hours. 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 with moss and singing birds. Arrive at Laya village, the second highest settlement in the country.

Day 13: Rest at Laya.

Day 14: Trek from Laya to Rhodophu (4,350 m.) and it takes about nine hours. From Laya descend to army camp and continue following the river till the turn off point to Rhodophu. After lunch continue the climb through rhododendron bushes until the camp.

Day 15: Trek from Rodophu to Narethang (4900 m.). The trail follows the river through rhododendron and shrubs. The camp is at Narethang(4900m) below the gangla Karchung Peak.

Day 16: Trek from Narethang to Tarina. You cross the gangla Karchung la ( Pass) (5120 m). From here the mountain views are excellent on the northern horizon. To name a few: Kang Bum ( 6526m), Teri Gang ( 7300) Jejekangphu Gang ( 7100m).

Day 17: Trek from Tarina to Woche (3,800 m.) and it takes about seven hours. The day is much easier as the path follows the river down valley. You enjoy your lunch at the lowest point (3500m). After lunch climb up about 300 meters to the village of Woche.

Day 18: Trek from Woche to Lhedi (3,650 m.). The Trek starts through juniper and fir forests and then through rhododendron bushes. We climb up to Keche la pass (4,480m) where one can have a great view of the mountains. After the pass, descend to the river walking through the village with stunning views of Table Mountain and others. Follow the river, one of the main source of Phochu, till Lhedi village.

Day 19: Trek from Lhedi to Thanza (4000 m.) which takes about eight hours. The trek continues following the river, rising gradually to Choejong village. After lunch visit the Choejong dzong and continue towards the wide valley. Cross the bridge to reach Thanza camp.

Day 20: Rest at Thanza.

Day 21: Trek from Thanza to Tshochenchen (3,850 m.). The trek continues through the mountains. One comes across blue lakes and yak herders camps to arrive at the Thochechen camp at an altitude of 3,850m.

Day 22: Trek from Tshotshena to Jichhu Dramo (5050 m.). The trail follows the shore of a lake before climbing a ridge at 5100 m. On the top, you are surrounded by snowy peaks. Far below you can see the Pho Chhu descending down towards Punakha. The trek continues through mountains. Overnight in camp in Jichu Dramo(5050m), a small pasture on the east side of the valley.

Day 23: Trek from Jichhu Dramo to Chhukarpo (4600 m.). The trail climbs to Rinchen Zoe la ( 5320m). Then continue through breathtaking scenery. After a couple of hours you reach Chhukarpo(4600m) .

Day 24: Trek from Chhu Karpo to Thampe Tsho (4300 m.). The trail continues to descend along the right bank of the river until it reaches a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu( 4010m). From here the path climbs quite steeply through Junipers and Silver Firs towards Thampe Tsho. The path follows a stream to the beautiful lake, surrounded by steep mountain walls.

Day 25: Trek from Thampe Tsho to Maurothang (3610 m.). From the camp the trail climbs steeply to Thampe la at 4600m. Along the way, you may see blue sheep on the high slopes above the trail.The path descends to Om tsho. It is said that Pema Lingpa found a number of Terma here.You will then pass a water fall. From the second lake the path descends steeply to the head waters of the Nikka chhu. Then the path follows through a mixed forest to Maurothang(3610m)

Day 26: Trek from Maorothang to Nikachu Chazam (2650 m.) and it takes approximately seven hours. Today is your last day walk. The trail passes through the fields and village of Sephu overnight in the camp.

Day 27: Drive from Nikachu Chazam to Thimpu. Early morning drive to Thimphu. Lunch at the Dochula Café and proceed to Thimphu. Check in at hotel and overnight.

Day 28: Sight seeing in and around Paro and drive to Paro. You can enjoy full day sightseeing and shopping in Thimphu. Wonder in the town. Visit handicraft emporium. visit the workshop where all the handicrafts are produced if you like. Afternoon you visit Trashichoedzong. Then drive out for Motithang, take a walk up the hill to visit Takin penned up there. Later in the evening drive to Paro and over night. Farewell dinner follow by cultural program.

Day 29: Fly from Paro to Kathmandu.

 
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