Duration: 13 nights / 14 days.
Accommodation: Hotels, Resorts and tents.
01 pax: US $ 2806 per person
02 pax: US $ 2706 per person.
03 pax – 10 pax: US $ 2406 per person.
11 pax – 15 pax: US $ 2406 per person. (1 person gets 50% off on the tour cost).
16 pax and above: US $ 2406 per person. (1 person gets 100% off on the tour cost)
a. All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner]
b. Accommodation [Twin Sharing] Single Room Supplement Extra US $: 40 per room per night.
c. All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
d. Royalty & Govt. Taxes
e. Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments only
f. Visa Fee.
g. Airport tax
h. Tourism Development fund
i. Guide.
j. Sightseeing
While on Trek, the cost covers:
Nature Recreation and Ecotourism Division (NRED) nu.1000
- 3 meals a day,
- service of cook & Helper,
- guide, Sleeping Tent,
- Mess Tent, Kitchen Tent & Toilet Tent,
- Ponies to carry supplies,
- Royalty.
- We will provide you with sleeping mats but you have to bring your own sleeping bags.
* Druk Air fare
* Insurance Premiums
* Payments for service provided on a personal basis
* Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost Include head”
* Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
* Personal expense in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera Charges, Bottle water, incidentals, Portage, Bellboy charges tips or any other services
For Day hikes, you have 3 options on this day at Jangothang (On the 4th day of the Trek).
- 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).
- 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).
- Excursion to Chelila pass
Trek duration: 9 days
Season: April to June, Sept. to Nov.
Trek distance: 137 Km.
Highest altitude: 4930m.
Start Point: Drugyal Dzong.
Finish Point: Dodina
- You can spot Blue sheep and other wild life.
- You can also come across the Yak Herders’ camp in the Upper Himalayas.
- Spectacular view of Mount Jhomolhari (7314m) and other mountains.
- Excursion to the famous Taktsang – “The Tiger’s Nest”
- Visit to Drugyal Dzong – “The ruined Fortress” (built in1644)
- Kichu Monastery (built in 7th century)
- Memorial Chorten
- Visit to the largest Statue of Buddha in Bhutan
- A Panoramic view of the higher Himalayas from the Dochu La Pass (3140m)
- Punakha Dzong (built in 1637)
- Chimi Lhakhang – “The Temple of Fertility”
This is a classic 9-day Trek starting from (Drugyal Dzong) Paro and end at Dodena near Thimphu. The route passes through two high passes from Jangothang. The view of Jumolhari Mountain (7314 M) from Jangothang is spectacular. The Trek is strenuous and is very popular. The highest point is 4115 M.
ITINERARY 
Day 01. Arrival at Paro: : Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 02. Paro sightseeing – Hike to Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger’s Nest)
Day 03. Paro – Shana (Start of Trek): Overnight at camp Shana. Altitude 2,820 m; Distance 14 Km; Time 5 – 6 hours.
Day 04. Shana – Thangthangka: Altitude 3610 m; Distance 21 Km; Time 7 – 8 hours.
Day 05. Thangthangka – Jangothang: Altitude 4,115 m; Distance 15 Km; Time 5 – 6 hours.
Day 06. Jangothang: Rest day at Jangothang, enjoy the superb view all around.
For Day hikes, you have 3 options on this day at 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).
- 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: Camp altitude is 4000 meters. Walking time 7-8 hours.
Day 08. Lingshi – Shodu: 8 hrs walk. Yalila Pass (4820 m), from where on a clear day, impressive views of Mount Jumolhari, Tserim Kang and Masagang can be seen.
Day 09. Shodu – Barshong: Barshong dzong.Altitude of 3600meters. Walking time 6-7 hours.
Day 10. Barshong – Dolamkencho: Altitude of 3600meters. Walking time 5-6 hours.
Day 11. Dolamkencho – Dodena – Thimphu: Thimphu (15 km) 4 hours walk. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12. Thimphu sightseeing: National Memorial Chorten, the Dupthop Lhakhang , the National Library, the Traditional Medicine Institute, Tashichho Dzong, and finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Over night in Hotel.
Day 13. Thimphu- Punakha – Thimphu:(72 Kms, 2 hours drive) Dochula pass, Pho Chu (Male river) and Mo Chu (Female river).
Day 14. Thimphu – Paro Airport (Departure): Early morning, drive to the airport and farewell.
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