This is a short trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu, or vice-versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although there are very few houses to see, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish at 4,000m (13,000 feet) and spectacular rhododendron forest that bloom in the month of May. In winter and in clear weather, there is a magnificent view over the high Himalayas. A climb through thick alpine forest and rhododendron to a saddle at 3,590m, following in north to yak herder camps. You pass through Jimilang Tsho Lake (Sand Ox Lake) named for a bull that emerged from the lake and joined the cattle of a family that uses the area as a summer grazing ground. The lake is also known for its giant trout. Depending on the weather, good views of the Mt. Jichu Drake 6,989m can be seen, the peak that represents the protective deity of Paro to the west. The route passes Tsalu Ney, a 14th century Lhakhang (temple) on the site of a cave. You also pass through another lake, Simkota which is also a fishing spot. The route passes through a pilgrimage site, Phajoding Monastery and Thujidrag Goemba (monastery), a meditation center that hangs on the side of a precipitous rock face.
Duration: 10 Days
Altitude: 4,040m.
Best Season: February – June & September – December
Min. Pax: 2
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Halfday sightseeing tours of Kathmandu city and it’s ancient temple courtyards.
Day 03: Fly to Bhutan’s Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Dhopushare to Jili Dzong 3,450m.
Day 05: Jili Dzong to Jangchu Lakha 3,780m.
Day 06: Jangchu Lakha to Jimmelang Tsho 3,880m.
Day 07: Jimilang Tsho to Simkota Tsho 4,040m.
Day 08: Simikota Tsho to Phajoding 3,870m.
Day 09: Phajoding to Thimphu 2,320m.
Day 10: Drive to Paro Airport for departure flight or fly back to Kathmandu.
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This is a short trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu, or vice-versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. Although there are very few houses to see, there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish at 4,000m (13,000 feet) and spectacular rhododendron forest that bloom in the month of May. In winter and in clear weather, there is a magnificent view over the high Himalayas. A climb through thick alpine forest and rhododendron to a saddle at 3,590m, following in north to yak herder camps. You pass through Jimilang Tsho Lake (Sand Ox Lake) named for a bull that emerged from the lake and joined the cattle of a family that uses the area as a summer grazing ground. The lake is also known for its giant trout. Depending on the weather, good views of the Mt. Jichu Drake 6,989m can be seen, the peak that represents the protective deity of Paro to the west. The route passes Tsalu Ney, a 14th century Lhakhang (temple) on the site of a cave. You also pass through another lake, Simkota which is also a fishing spot. The route passes through a pilgrimage site, Phajoding Monastery and Thujidrag Goemba (monastery), a meditation center that hangs on the side of a precipitous rock face.
Duration: 10 Days
Altitude: 4,040m.
Best Season: February – June & September – December
Min. Pax: 2
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Halfday sightseeing tours of Kathmandu city and it’s ancient temple courtyards.
Day 03: Fly to Bhutan’s Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 04: Dhopushare to Jili Dzong 3,450m.
Day 05: Jili Dzong to Jangchu Lakha 3,780m.
Day 06: Jangchu Lakha to Jimmelang Tsho 3,880m.
Day 07: Jimilang Tsho to Simkota Tsho 4,040m.
Day 08: Simikota Tsho to Phajoding 3,870m.
Day 09: Phajoding to Thimphu 2,320m.
Day 10: Drive to Paro Airport for departure flight or fly back to Kathmandu.
