Bhutan Experience Tour

Fly into Paro with Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines, the country's only two airlines at the moment. If the weather cooperates, you will be able to see stunning views of the eastern Himalayan hills, including Chomolhari, Jichu Drakye, and Tsering Kang in Bhutan. We travel to our hotel after completing visa formalities at the Paro airport.

Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

Meals Included: Dinner

Max Altitude: 2,200 m (7,200 ft)

The first day of the trek is a steady ascent from Dopshari, Paro, at 2300 meters above sea level, to Jele Dzong at 3450 meters. Camp the night at Jele Dzong, with views of Paro valley, Mt. Jhomolhari (7314m), and snow-capped mountains behind the valley if the weather permits.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Max Altitude: 3,450 m

After breakfast, we start our adventure trekking from Jele Dzong

Accommodation: Camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Max Altitude: 3,692 m

The trek will be a slow descent before we reach Pangrithang, which will take us about an hour and will be reached by the water, after which there will be some steep climbing through bushes for two hours, after which a clear view will open up and we will reach Janetsho (Lake) ( 3956 m). Yak herders are normally the ones that live there. We'll scale a gentle slope for another hour before arriving at our campsite, which will take another two hours.

Accommodation: Camping at Simkota

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Max Altitude: 4,040 m

Walking Time: 6-7 hrs

The trail is fine, but there are a couple of minor climbs to small passes before you see Phajoding monastery and Thimphu. We would enter the highest pass, which is at an altitude of 4420m, after a nearly 2-hour hike. The last section of the journey, steep descent to Phajoding monastery, has a clear view. The trails begin here with a steep descent through dense forest for another 2-3 hours before we reach the motor path. Drive down to Thimphu, going by the Thimphu Zoo, where you can see some Takins (Bhutan's national animal). After that, tell your goodbyes to the trekking squad and head to the hotel. Thimphu is where you can spend the night.

Accommodation: Hotel at Thimphu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Max Altitude: 2,340 m

Walking Time: 5-6 hrs

Following breakfast, you can visit the King's Memorial Chorten (erected in memory of Bhutan's third King, who reigned from 1952 to 1972), Changgangkha Monastery, and the zoo, which houses the country's national animal, the takin. The nunnery shrine, the National Library (which contains ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts can all be visited from there (also known as the painting school). You'll tour the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, a traditional paper factory, the glorious Tashichodzong, and Semtokha Dzong after a soothing lunch (the oldest fortress in the kingdom).

Return to Paro at evening night stay at Paro

Accommodation: Hotel at Paro

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Walking Time: 5-6 hrs

Taking a steep, 112-hour climb to a teahouse with a fantastic view of Taktsang Monastery (its name means "tiger's nest"), which is situated on a cliff 2,700 feet above the Paro Valley floor. The trek follows a steep switchback path through the trees, and after a break with tea and cookies, you can proceed to Taktsang Monastery, which was devastated by fire in April 1998 but has been rebuilt. You will travel to Paro in the afternoon and visit the Drugyel Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was constructed in 1646 to celebrate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders in the 1600s. In the evening, you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if desired, take a hot-stone bath before dining on a traditional Bhutanese meal.

Later in the evening, you can try a herbal stone bath, it could be a new experience for you.

Accommodation: Overnight at Paro

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Walking Time: 5-6 hrs

Departure from Paro International Airport Our team will drop you at Airport and bid you farewell.

Included: Breakfast