11 days Bhutan Trekking

The expedition to Bhutan trekking commences once you get to Paro International Airport. Upon your landing, our team member will be at the airport to welcome you. Once you check in and complete the formalities, you will see our representative, who will have your and our company’s names. Our representative will greet you and take you in a private vehicle. Our representative will describe the beauties you will see while driving from Paro airport. Once you get to the Hotel, you can rest and freshen up. Your night stay and dinner on the day will be at the Paro’s Hotel.

Bhutan is at a higher elevation, so trekkers must acclimatize and adapt their bodies to the changed temperature before starting the trek here. Day two is for your Paro sightseeing and for you to adapt to the changed temperature and let your body acclimatize.

After breakfast at Paro’s Hotel in the early morning, you will go sightseeing in Paro with our expert guide. The first sightseeing destination for the day is the National Museum of Bhutan (Ta Dzong). In the western part of Bhutan, the museum covers over 1,500 years of Bhutan’s cultural heritage. After visiting Ta Dzong, you will head towards Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong. Rinpung Dzong is the largest Buddhist monastery in the Paro district of Bhutan.

After a pleasant sightseeing day in Paro, we will drop you off at your Hotel for your night stay and dinner.

Note: You can also hike in Tiger’s Nest on the Paro Sightseeing day.

Your trekking journey will begin today. You will have a hearty morning meal at the Paro Hotel. After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from your Hotel and drop you off at the National Museum of Bhutan. From the National Museum of Bhutan, your trekking will begin.

The trek to Jele Dzong begins with a gradual ascend via the rhododendron and pine forest. As you ascend, the beautiful views of the Paro Valley will appear in front of your eyes. 3-4 hours of trek from the National Museum takes you to Jele Dzong at 3490m. There is no accommodation point at Jele Dzong, so our crew member will set up a camp for your stay. Your overnight and dinner will be at the tent camp.

Early in the morning, after a warm breakfast at the camo of Jele Dzong, you will head towards Jangchulakha. The trek involves a steep climb in the initial phase and a gradual ascent in the final phase. The trail passes through an alpine and rhododendron forest. Crossing Jele La pass at 3490m is the highlight of the trek. Also, the trek offers stunning views of the snow-capped peaks, including Mount Jomolhari and Mt.Jichu Drake.

It takes 3-4 hours to reach Jangchulakha at 3770m, covering 10km distance. Your overnight and dinner is at the Camp on Jangchalukha.

You will have breakfast while enjoying the surrounding view and make your way toward the day’s destination, Jimilangtsho. As the trek begins, it gradually ascends through dense rhododendron forests. As you climb higher, panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks will motivate you to reach your destination. The trail continues through alpine meadows, offering a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the Bhutanese people.

Four hours of walk from Jangchulakha takes you to Jimlangtsho lakes. The Jimlangtsho Lakes are well-known for their giant-sized trout. Panorama of Mount Jichu Drake (6,989m ) and Bhutan’s highest peak, Gangkar Puensum (7,497m), are eye-appealing from Jimilangtsho. Your overnight and dinner is at Camp at 3870m above sea level.

Have a hearty morning meal while enjoying the view of Jimilangtsho Lake at your Camp. After breakfast, prepare for the day’s final destination, Simkotra Tsho, at 4110m. The trek from Jimilangtsho to Simkotra Tsho takes you through lush forests, alpine meadows, and rugged mountain terrains. The trail offers stunning views of Janetsho Lake and Yakherder’s Camp.

It is a 4-hour walk from Jimilangtsho to Simkotra Tsho, covering 11km. Simkotra Tsho is the highest point on the trek. Trekkers gain 240m elevation while trekking from Jimilangtsho to Simkotra Tsho. Thus, altitude-related issues can be a concern. However, we suggest you acclimatize properly, stay hydrated, and listen to your body.

You can take time to appreciate the view of Simkotra Tsho Lake. Your accommodation and dinner point will be at a Camp near Simkotra Tsho.

After breakfast at Camp Simkotra Tsho, you will head towards Phajoding at 3800m. As the trail ascends, it provides a view of Mount Gangkar Puensum (7570m), the highest unclimbed peak in the world. The trail passes through yak herder camps and a forest of rhododendrons and junipers. Before reaching today’s destination, Phajoding, you will navigate a Labana Pass at 4200m.

Reaching Phajoding from Simkotra Tsho is a four-hour trek with an ascending and descending section covering approximately 10km. Your overnight and dinner are at Phajoding in a camp.

Your journey starts to descend from the eighth day. After breakfast at Phajoding Camp, you will descend to Thimpu at 2334m. The trail from Phajoding to Thimpu descends via the lush forests, terraced fields, and stunning villages. It is 3 hour’s journey from Phajoding to Thimpu. Your night stay and supper are at the Thimpu’s Hotel.

The trekking journey ends on the eighth day, and you return via a scenic drive from the ninth day. After breakfast at the Thimpu Hotel, you will drive to Punakha. The route passes through Dochula Pass. Getting Punakha from Thimpu takes 3 hours of drive, covering a distance of 85km. Your overnight and dinner are at the Hotel of Punakha.

Day tenth marks the final day of the Bhutan Trekking excursion. After breakfast at Punakha’s Hotel, you will drive towards Paro at (2200m). The distance from Punakha to Paro is 126km, taking 4 hours of scenic drive that showcases the diverse beauty of Bhutan. Your day’s accommodation and dinner are at the Paro Hotel.

It’s time to say goodbye to Bhutan. As per the time of your flight, we will drop you off at the airport. If you have more time, we suggest you visit our beautiful Nepal. If not, we must say goodbye. We hope to meet you again. Have a safe flight!