This is a short five day trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. 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 May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.
01Arrive Paro international airport
02Paro – Thimphu (morning hike)
03Paro – Jele Dzong – 8 Km, 3 hours
04Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha 10km, 3-4 hours
05Jangchulakha – Jimilangtsho 11km, 4 hours
06Jimilangtsho – Simkota 11km, 4 hours
07Simkota – Phajoding 10km, 4 hours
08Phajoding – Thimphu 5km, 3 hours
09Excursion to Punakha/Wangduephodrang
10Thimpu Sightseeing and drive to Paro
11Depart Paro
Arrive Paro international airport
Paro - Thimphu (morning hike)
Paro - Jele Dzong - 8 Km, 3 hours
Jele Dzong - Jangchulakha 10km, 3-4 hours
Jangchulakha - Jimilangtsho 11km, 4 hours
Jimilangtsho - Simkota 11km, 4 hours
Simkota - Phajoding 10km, 4 hours
Phajoding - Thimphu 5km, 3 hours
Taking a leisurely pace, you reach Thimphu in about 3 hours. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu
Excursion to Punakha/Wangduephodrang
Thimpu Sightseeing and drive to Paro
• National Memorial Chorten – built as a memorial to Bhutan’s third king (‘the father of modern Bhutan’) and as a monument to world peace
• Tashichhodzong – the impressive fortress/monastery housing some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body
• Handicrafts Emporium – a wide assortment of intricately hand-woven textiles and other craft products is available for purchase at this government-run outlet, and at many smaller handicrafts shops around town
• National Library – established in the late 1960s primarily to conserve the literary treasures which form a significant part of Bhutan’s cultural heritage, it now holds an extensive collection of Buddhist texts and manuscripts
• Institute for Zorig Chusum – more commonly known as the Painting School, where students learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan
• National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside only) – the rich herbal medicines made up from plants abundant in the kingdom are dispensed here, and traditional medicine practitioners trained. In the evening drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
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