Trek Rating: Moderate
Duration: 10 Days 09 Nights
Season: March - April - May - June, September - October - November

HIGHLIGHTS: This is basically a botanical trek. Spring is arguably the most beautiful time of the year. At the height of spring which is end of March, the whole valley comes to life with flaming red, pink and white rhododendron blossom. In the monsoons different varieties of mushroom can be found along the trail including the Sangay (Mustakhay) mushroom which is exported to Japan. The route takes you through Yak herders camps, villages, monasteries and countless lakes. The snowcapped peaks can be best viewed in winter.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro. Overnight at hotel or Resort.
Day 02: Paro sightseeing. Overnight
Day 03: Drive to Thiphu & sightseeing. O/N
Day 04: Thimphu - Geynikha. Drive 29 kms to commence trek. 10 kms. 4/5 hrs. Camp.
Day 05: Geynikha - Gur 5 kms. Uphill 4/5 hrs. Camp Alt. 2800m.
Day 06: Gur - Labatama 10 kms. 6/7 hrs. Camp Alt. 4300m.
Day 07: Halt. Excursion around the camp.
Day 08: Labatama - Panka. 10 kms. 4/5 hrs. Camp Alt. 4000m.
Day 09: Panka - Talakha Goenpa. 14 kms. 6/7 hrs. Camp Alt. 3100m.
Day 10: Talkha Goenpa - Simtokha. 4 kms 2/3 hrs. Drive to Paro 2 hrs. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for departure.