Tour Overview

This scared trek basically travels the Chamkhar Chhu (River) basin. The trail takes you through the countryside of Thangbi valley pursuing the course of Chamkhar Chhu all the way up to its icy beginnings which rests under the mighty Gangkar Puensum – the highest peak in Bhutan and also the highest unclimbed peak in the world.

Wide alpine pastures stretch as far as your eyes could and yaks dot the picture-postcard view painted on a natural canvas and displayed right in front of you. The trek begins and ends in the beautiful valley of Bumthang which is also dubbed the Switzerland of Bhutan.

Day 01 :

PARO

Arrive Paro International Airport
Meet with representative from Bhutan Journeys.
Transfer to hotel
Drive to visit Paro Rimpong Dzong, Archery and Paro town.
Evening at Leisure

Overnight: Hotel

Day 02 :

PARO – THIMPHU (54 Km)

Day hike to Taktsang monastery (Tiger Nest)
Transfer to Thimphu , 2 hours’ drive
En-route view the Tachogang monastery, “the temple of excellent horse”
Visit Iron Chin Bridge ,(most visible ancient craft in middle ages)
Check in the hotel
Evening at leisure

Overnight: Hotel

Day 03 :

THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (71Km)

Drive to visit following places of culture interest:
National Memorial chorten, dedicated to 3rd King of Bhutan.
Kuensel Phodrang ( Buddha Statue,169ft)
Arts and craft institute
Takin Enclosure
Afternoon transfer to Punakha via Dochula pass. spectacular view of Himalayas
Descend to Lobesa
Check in the hotel
Evening at leisure

Overnight: Hotel

Day 04 :

PUNAKHA – PHOBJIKHA ( 78Km)

Drive to visit Punakha Dzong , “Palace of great happiness”
Chimi Lhakhang ( Temple of fertility ,Drukpa Kinley – Divine Madman)
Eco natural trail
Gangtay monastery
Descend to Phobjikha valley, winter habitat for black necked cranes.

Overnight: Hotel

Day 05 :

PHOBJIKHA – TRONGSA (120Km)

Transfer to Trongsa, 4 – 5 hours’ drive
Encounter beautiful sceneries of rural Bhutan, scattered settlement,
Pele La pass (3350m 11000ft),
Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park,
Valley of Yak herders
Chendebji Chorten and impressive forest.
Several villages and stunning views of Trongsa Dzong.

Overnight: Hotel

Day 06 :

TRONGSA – BUMTHANG (68 Km)

After breakfast drive to visit Trongsa Dzong (impressive sight)
Ta Dzong, houses the most fascinating museum of the Nations.
Depart to Bumthang over Yongtong la pass( 3400m)
Descend to Chumey Valley and
Visit Weaving Center,( woolen clothes)
Drive to about 30 minutes to Jakar
Leisure

Overnight: Hotel

Day 07 :

(TREK DAY 1): SAGAPANG (TREK START)

Distance: 16 km. 16 miles
Time: 5-6 hrs.
Khagthang: 2898kms /9595ft

Overnight: Camp

Day 08 :

(TREK DAY 2): KATHANG – GOPHU

Distance: 16km / 10 miles
Time: 6 hrs.
Gophu: 3269m/ 10722ft

Overnight: Camp

Day 09 :

(TREK DAY 3): GOPHU- TSAWUU

Distance: 15km / 9.5 miles
Time: 5-6 hrs.
Tsawuu: 3780m/12400ft

Overnight: Camp

Day 10 :

(TREK DAY 4): TSAWUU – BAMURPA

Distance: 20km / 12.5 miles
Time; 7- 8 hrs.
Bumurpa: 4430m/ 14503ft.

Overnight: Camp

Day 11 :

(TREK DAY 5): BAMURPA HALT

Exploring day, Bumurap: 4430m/ 14530ft

Overnight: Camp / Farm House

Day 12 :

(TREK DAY 6): BUMURPA – TSAMPA

Distance: 22.5 km / 14miles
Time: 8 hrs.
Tsampa: 3675m/12054ft

Overnight: Hotel

Day 13 :

(TREK DAY 7): TSAMPA – SOLANG CHU

Distance: 14km / 8.7 miles
Time: 6 hrs.
Thole Tsho) Solang Chu 4420m/14480ft

Overnight: Camp

Day 14 :

(TREK DAY 8): SOLANF CHU – LANGBRANG

Distance: 14.5 km / 9 miles
Time: 6 hrs.
Thole la ( 4732m/15520ft)

Overnight: Camp

Day 15 :

(TREK DAY 9): LANGBRANG – LUNGSUM

Distance: 14kms/ 10.400ft
Time: 4-5 hrs.
Lungsum: 3170m/10400ft

Overnight: Camp

Day 16 :

(TREK DAY 10): LUNGSUM – MENCHUGANG, DHUR (TREK END) – JAKAR

Distance: 12km/ 7.5 miles
Time: 4hrs.
Dhur: 2700m/8856ft

Overnight: Hotel

Day 17 :

JAKAR VALLEY EXPLORATION

Drive to visit some sacred sites :
Jambay Lhakhang (build by Tibetan King Songtsen Gyombo in 7th century)
Gradual walk to Zangtokpelri Monastery
Kurjey Lhakhang
Lunch will be arrange at Farm House to taste the Bhutanese cuisines.
Afternoon drive to Tamshing monastery,
Karchu Dratsang, private monastic institute under His Eminence Namkaha Ningpo (disciple of Guru Rimpoche)
Walk through Jakar Town.