Trek Rating: Moderate
Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights
Season: March - April - May - June
September - October - Noverber

HIGHLIGHTS: This is an excellent choice for those with a tight schedule. A short 4 days trek crossing the chain of mountains which separates two districts., Paro & Thimphu or vice versa. This is a classic walk along high, windy ridge, past ruined forts which long ago guarded against Tibetan invasion. Although the route is sparsely inhabited there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests which bloom in spring. The view of the Himalayas can be seen in late autumn and winter.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Excursion to taktsang monastery (Tiger's den) Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Trek starts. Paro - Jangchulakha 16 kms, 7/8 hrs. Camp Alt. 3200m.
Day 05: Jangchulakha - Simkota 17 kms, 7/8 hrs. Camp Alt. 3800m.
Day 06: Simkota - Phajoding 12 kms, 4/5 hrs. Camp Alt 3200m.
Day 07: Phajoding - Thimphu 09 kms, ¾ hrs. Trek ends. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Drive 4 hrs to Wangdiphodrang via Punakha. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Drive 5 hrs to Paro. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for departure.