SIO YAKSA TREK
Overview of the tour
Sio Yaksa Trek
Embark on a 6-day trek originating and concluding in Paro, revealing the scenic wonders of western valleys.
Incorporating Local Festivals
Immerse in Bhutanese culture by incorporating local festivals into the trek itinerary, adding vibrancy and authenticity to the experience.
Proximity to Paro and Thimphu
Renowned for its accessibility to Paro and Thimphu, the Sio Yaksa trek offers convenience without compromising on the beauty of the journey.
Springtime Spectacle
Experience the enchanting beauty of rhododendron blooms and wildflowers during spring, adding an extra layer of allure to this mesmerizing trekking adventure.
Itinerary and Tour Cost
- Arrive Paro International Airport
- Meet with representative from Bhutan Journeys.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Visit Paro Rimpong Dzong.
- Paro Town
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day hike to Paro Taktsang (Tiger Nest)
- Drive to visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Visit farmhouse
- Experience hot stone bath
- Overnight: Hotel
- Drive to Shana takes 2 hours
- Pass Drugyel Dzong
- Meet trekking team
- Start your trek
- Time: 5-6 hr (add 1hr if trail is muddy)
- Distance :9 .6 miles/15 Km
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 11.9 miles 11.9 miles
- Time: 4-5 hours
- Overnight: Camp
- Rest Day for acclimatization and take stupendous day hikes
- Distance: 20kms / 12 miles
- Time: 7-8 –hrs.
- Bonte La :4890m/16040ft
- Dhumzo: 3800m
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 11 kms / 7miles Time: 4-5 hours
- Takhung La : 4540m/14880ft
- Thombu: 4120m/13510ft
- Overnight: Camp
- Distance: 14.5 kms /9 miles
- Time: 4-5 hrs
- Thombu la (4270m/14005ft
- Shana: 2890m/ 9480ft
- Drive to Paro
- Overnight: Hotel
- Transfer to Thimphu takes 2 hours leisurely drive towards the capital of Bhutan.
- Enroute you will view Tachogang monastery “ the temple of excellent hourse”
- Visit to Iron Chin Bridge (most visible ancient craft)
- Participate to visit following places of cultural interest:
- National Memorial Chorten
- Kuensel Phodrang ( Buddha statue),religious icon in Bhutan.
- Lunch at one of the local restaurant.
- Arts and Craft Training institute.
- Takin enclosure
- Drive back to Paro.
- Transfer to Paro International Airport.
- Price Includes:
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- All meals included (B/L/ D) at 3 star hotels and restaurants
- Transportation for the entire trip
- Service of licensed English speaking tour
- Experience driver
- Visa fee
- Sustainable Development fee
- Entrance fee museum, monument, permits etc.
- Provide Trek equipment, two men sleeping tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chair
- Pack ponies for carrying trek equipment
- Mineral Water on culture tour and boiled water water on the trek
- Services of horseman
- Mineral water
- Price Excludes:
- Airfare for your desired flight sector to fly into and depart from Bhutan
- Insurance Document
- Sleeping bag
- Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Tips
