Day 01 :

Fly from Kathmandu to Paro. Arrive Paro by Druk Air flight which will offer you great views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim gang and Jichu Drake. The moment you step out of the plane you will see the difference. Bhutan welcomes you with cool, clean fresh air. Peace and quietness is just another bonus. Our representatives will escort you to resort. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong. You stay overnight in Paro.

Day 02 :

Paro valley sightseeing. This day is planned for sightseeing in Paro. You visit the old fort ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong, which offers a very scenic drive of a typical Bhutanese landscape. The dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. On a clear day the Mt. Jhomolhari(7314metres, 24000 feet),the sacred summit, reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. Afterwards visit the Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. This unusual round building is believed to be in the shape of a conch shell. The centerpiece of this Museum is a complex four-sided carving depicting the history of Buddhism and its propagation. One side is Sakyamuni and the great teacher Atisha, representing the Sakya School. On the next lies Geylup, a disciple of Dalai Lama. Another is Nyingma lineage, the head is Guru Padmasanva, and the final is Drukpa Kagyu with the figure of Vajra Dhara. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning "Heap of Jewels"), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. Here you can see finest example of Bhutanese architecture enroute you visit the near by Kichu Lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo. This Monastery is one of the 108 monasteries built across the Himalayan region by the Tibetan King to subdue the Demons that lay across the Himalayan region. The rest of the monasteries lie in other neighboring countries.

Along with these you are quite attracted by the Paro's market and farm houses.

Day 03 :

Excursion to Taktsang Monastery. To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery meaning a tiger's den lies at an altitude of 3000m which takes about 2/3 hours. The monastery was gutted by fire in 1998 but the remains of the structure still attract visitors. The Royal Government has taken immediate steps to restore and re-construct the old structure. Tea and snacks will be served at the cafeteria where you can gaze at this beautiful monument built during the 17th century. Stroll back to Kichu resort. You are free to explore the town in evening.

Day 04 :

Drive from Paro to Shana (2,820m.). It takes about five and half hours. This day you begin your trek. Your trek to Shana starts at Drukgyal Dzong following the Paro River and you pass cultivated fields and tiny web picturesque villages. The forests are alive with numerous birds and brightly colored butterflies. You stay overnight at camp Shana.

Day 05 :

Trek from Shana to Soi Thangthanka (3610 m) which takes almost seven and half hours. The trail follows the river through a heavily forested area with a few isolated farmhouses. It narrows and closes in and the trail winds up and down along the drainage. You pass a junction en route, where another path leads north over the Tremo La to Tibet. Camp is in a meadow with a stone shelter.

Day 06 :

Trek from Soi Thangthanka to Jangothang (4,115 m) and it takes about five and half hours. In the morning after passing a small army post, the trail slowly leaves the forest line and gradually climbs into a beautiful valley, passing Tegethang, a winter home of yak herdsmen. Lunch will be served in one of these huts. Lots of yaks will be seen today before you arrive at the Jhomolhari base camp (4,115 m). High mountains overlook the camp and visible nearby are the ruins of an old fortress used to guard Bhutan against Tibetan invasions.

Day 07 :

Rest day at Jangothang. This is a rest day. It grants you a chance to acclimatize and walk up to the Jhomolhari glacier or to the lakes in the opposite direction.

Day 08 :

Trek from Jangothang to Lingshi (4000m) and it takes about six and half hours.
Today you walk with spectacular views of the Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and the Tserim Gang. You start climbing straight away and after some 3 to 4 hours reach the Nyelela pass (4,700 m). After the pass you descend to a circular hut just below Lingshi, where you camp. Coming down from Lingshi you obtain our first views of the truly mystical Dzong atop a high hill.

Day 09 :

Halt at Lingshi.

Day 10 :

Trek from Lingshi to Shodu.

Day 11 :

Trek from Robluthang to Lemithang (4,040m) and it takes about six and half hours. This is one of the hardest days of the trek. You climb slowly up to Shinchela pass at 4,870 m. and are rewarded with stunning views of mountains, including the spectacular Gang Chen Ta at the head of the valley. On a clear day practically all the mountains on the northern border are visible. Eagles, griffin vultures, blue sheep and yaks abound in this area. You descend down to camp on a lovely spot by the riverbank.

Day 12 :

Trek from Lemithang to Laya (3,880m.) which takes about four and half hours. You walk along the river, one of the tributaries of the Mochu and through a forest of rhododendron and silver fir and then enter the village of Laya. The people of Laya are famous for their vertical stripe yak hair clothing and their strange conical bamboo hats. The women keep their hair long and adorn themselves with great deal of turquoise and jade jewelry. The features of the people are even more Tibetan/ Mongolian than the Bhutanese who live in the central valleys. The rest of the day is spent at leisure or visiting village houses and mixing with the villagers. Good views of the Masagang and the other peaks can be enjoyed.

Day 13 :

Rest day at Laya. You can explore the small Layap community of slightly more than 800 people who live in the northern borders of the country. This area has been isolated and untouched by modern civilization for decades. The yak is an important source of income for the Layaps. Yaks are used to plow the fields, and they are a source of meat, diary products, and hair for mattresses, blankets and other items. The main means of support for the Layaps is trade, though cash trade has now replaced the barter system. The Layaps aquire goods from China such as blankets, rugs, plates/cups, thermoses, shoes, and clothes- and sell them in Punakha. They also sell homemade butter and cheese.

Day 14 :

Trek from Laya to Koena (3,300m.) and it takes about six and half hours. The rail winds along the river valley offers breathtaking views of the crashing river, feeder streams and waterfalls. You stay over night at camp.

Day 15 :

Trek from Koena to Gasa Tsachu (Hot Spring) (2,638m.) which takes about six and half hours. You gradually climb up to Balela pass at 3,740 m and then descend to Gasa village. The first sight of the Gasa Dzong perched on the hillside over the village is one of the sights of the trip. You then drop steeply down to the river for an hour and camp near the Hot Spring. There is a chance for a good, hot bath!

Day 16 :

Trek from Gasa Tsachu to Geon Damji. After the climb away from Gasa Tsachu the trail winds through rolling hillsides with the vista of fields, villages and forests of oak and pine. Gasa Dzong will be visible behind you glued to the valley wall, seeming afloat in space. The trail descends from the high agricultural benches above the Mochu into a lush semi-tropical gorge filled with banana trees, creepers and the sight of an occasional monkey.

Day 17 :

Trek from Geon Damji to Tashithang - Trek ends. Onwards drive to Thimphu. The trail makes a long descent to the river, and you may see monkeys along this portion of the trail. The hike will take you through lush subtropical vegetation, including banana trees, creepers, and orchids. The trail ends at the road in Tashithang.

Day 18 :

Thimphu Sightseeing. Evening drive to Paro.

Day 19 :

Drive to Airport for departure.