This is a classic 9-day trek starting from (Drugyal Dzong) Paro and ending at Dodena near Thimphu. The route runs through two high passes from Jangothang. The view of Mt. Jumolhari (7314 M) from Jangothang is spectacular. The trek is strenuous and is very popular. The highest point is 4115 m.
The total duration of the whole program is 13 nights or 14 days.
Itinerary
Day 01. Arrive at Paro, 2280 meters, by Druk Air
Day 02. Paro, 2280 meters: Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
Day 03. Paro – Shana (Start of Trek)
Altitude 2,850 m; Distance 17 km; walking Time 5 – 6 hours.
Day 04. Shana – Thangthangka
Altitude 3610 m; Distance 22 km; Time 7 – 8 hours.
Day 05. Thangthangka – Jangothang
Altitude 4080 m; Distance 19 kms; walking time 5 – 6 hours.
Day 06. Jangothang: Rest day at Jangothang, enjoy the superb view all around.
You have three options for day hikes in Jangothang:
- Hike to Jumolhari Glacier which is around 4 ½ hours (back and forth)
- Hike to Jichu Drake Glacier which is around 3 hours (back and forth).
3. Walk up the mountain between Jumolhari and Jichu Drake, the summit is at 5200 meters with a great view of both the mountains. This is 8 hours (back and forth).
Day 07. Jangothang – Lingshi
Altitude 4010 meters; Distance 18 km; walking time 6-7 hours.
Day 08. Lingshi – Shodu
Altitude 4080 meters; Distance 22 km; Time 8-9 hours walk.
Day 09. Shodu – Barshong
Altitude 3710 meters; Distance 16 km; Time 5-6 hours walk.
Day 10. Barshong – Dolamkencho
Altitude 3320 meters; Distance 15km; time 4-6 hours walk.
Day 11. Dolamkencho – Dodena – Thimphu
Distance 8 km; time 4 hours walk.
Day 12. Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 13. Thimphu- Punakha – Thimphu
Day 14. Thimphu – Paro Airport (Departure): Early morning drive to the airport where Bhutan Yuden Tours representative will bid farewell to our guests.
