This is a short trek, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountain thats separates the two valley, although there are very few houses to see, But there are wonderful lakes teeming with fish at 400m,[13,000feet] and spectacular rhododendron that bloom in May, In a clear weather there is a magnificent view over the high Himalayas. This trek can be done in all seasons, but the best time is from mid September to the end of May.

Day One: arrive Paro Bhutan.. The flight into Bhutan will take you over the vast plains of the Indian subcontinent and then over the dense green vegetation of the Kingdom's sub Himalayan ranges. It will reveal breathtaking views of the worlds highest and the Majestic peaks as it approaches the Dragon Kingdom's cloud scrapping airstrip at the Paro International airport at an altitude of 7330 ft.
Moment before the landing you can catch glimpses of the fertile valley of Paro and the winding Paro Chu ( river) and the historical Rimpung Dzong more know as Paro Dzong. As you step out of the aircraft, you can inhale the fresh and crisp Himalayan air.
Our representative will be there to receive you after you complete the necessary formalities with the immigration and visa. Our guide will take you to the hotel and after checking in at the hotel and quick refreshment, if time permits you can make a stroll through Paro Town. Overnight Paro.

Day Two: Paro local sightseeing The day begins with the drive through the Paro valley to see the Drukgyel Dzong, a historical Dzong for the Bhutanese, This was the place where the last of the Tibetans invaders were repelled, hence the name "Drukgyel Dzong" meaning the "Fortress of the victorious Drukpas". On a clear day one see the 24000 ft domed majestic Jumolhari Mountain in the background of the fortress blessing the Paro valley, as it is believed that the goddess Jumo resides on this sacred mountain.
On the way to Drukgayel Dzong, you will be able to see the Kichu Lhakhang, which is suppose to be built in the 7th century by one of the King from Tibet namely King Tshongtsen Gampo, who had built about 108 temples over the Himalayas. Further drive from Kichu Lhakhang will allow you to see the Majestic view of the Tigers Nest clinging on black rock face, now in a ruin state after it was destroyed by the fire in the year 1998, but the renovation works are in full progress under the personal guidance of our King, His Majesty King Jigme Singey Wangchuck.
After lunch we will also visit the National Museum, located in the Ta Dzong (Old watch tower for the Dzong), originally built in the 17th century, the only museum in the country, this is an interesting place to visit as one will be able to see all the collection in the country, the museum displays fine collection of ancient Thanka dating back to 16th and 17th century, religious painting and artefacts, textiles, weapons, stamps, a temple of antique collection, temple of tree of life, where one see the four different sect of Buddhism displayed on a tree in four directions, practised in the country and many more. Overnight Paro.

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Day  two :Full day Excursion to Taktsang "Tiger's Liar" After breakfast drive through Paro Town and to Sartsam Chorten and further continue on the new feeder road, if some of the group member are interested on riding the horses, ponies can be arranged, but most of the people prefer to hike, as the hike is about two hours and very beautiful, when we reach the top we can stop for tea and snacks and further continue to view the Tigers Nest, this place is restricted to visitors as it is under renovation after the fire of 1998. Some kind of arrangements can be made for the Buddhist group to visit one of the temple to do some meditation practise, after the visit, we will go for lunch to the café where we had tea and snacks and further continue our walk back to the point where our vehicle will be expecting us. If time permits you will be given free time to be on your own, overnight Paro.Today we will start our trek for five days.

Day three Paro to Jeli Dzong: Today's trek will be short one but will have a steep climb towards the last bit of the climb. The Paro valley can be seen on a clear day from the top. The campsite will be very close to the Dzong and we will be able to visit the Dzong occupied by a lama and a small group of small young monks. Distance is about 7 to 8KM and the altitude is about 2900mts.

Day Four Jeli Dzong to Jangchuk Lhakhang: The first part of the trek is gradual ascent through the thick alpine forest and rhododendron trees. And it's an easy day, if the weather holds good we will be able to view Mount Chomolhari. We will camp either very close to the yak herder's campground or we will go further up on a hillside. Altitude 3050mts.  and trekking time 5to 6 hrs.

Day five  Jangchuk Lhakhang  to Jimilangtsho: The trail now follows a ridge and today we will be climbing more up hill and if the weather is clear we will be able to view more mountain ranges around the valley and the hike is really good and wonderful, good picnic lunch will be served and finely after a long climb we will climb down in to the valley of Jimilangtsho a lake filled wit rainbow trout, if you are lucky we will try to catch some trout's for dinner and serve you for dinner. Trek time 5to 6 hrs. Alt: 3200mts.

Day Six Jimilangsto to Simkota You are now below the tree line but you will see different varieties of dwarf rhododendrons. The trail takes you pass the lake of Janatsho (Lake). You will also come across many yak herders camp and you could see their way of life (this is seasonal). Distance 10 KM 5 hrs Altitude 3000Mts.

Day seven Simkota to Phajoding. Today trek begging gradually up hill for while and if the weather permits, one will be able to view the highest mount Gangkhar Punsum in Bhutan and during the month of May the valley is filled with beautiful rhododendrons and it's really beautiful and the hike will be easy for the day just before we are about to reach the camp site we will be crossing and the view of Thimphu The capital city of Bhutan is spectacular from here camp at Phajoding near the temples and if we are lucky we will have the chance to visit the beautiful temples here. Campsite at an altitude 2650mts. Distance about 4 to 5 hrs.

Day eight Phajoding to Thimphu You are now In the morning we will explore the around and hike to Thimphu. The hike is all the way down hill and through the thick forest mixed with Spruce, Juniper, Rhododendrons and Blue Pines and at the end of the trek your transport will be waiting for you and some refreshment and drinks will be there for you. Today we will spent the full day in the capital city Thimphu, as you enter in to Thimphu you will see the first traffic and the traffic controlled by a traffic men in the Himalayas, we will visit the Memorials Stupa in Thimphu, a beautiful landmark of Thimphu valley, this stupa was built in memory of our late King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. If time permits we will visit one of the oldest temple Changangkha, in Thimphu this temple was built in the 15 century by one of the first founder of Drukpa school, continue to the Nunnery where you will be able to see the dedicated woman practitioner. Overnight Thimphu.

Day Nine Thimphu to Punakha /Gangtey Gompa The drive from Thimphu to Punakha the old capital of Bhutan will take you around three and half hours, one hour drive from Thimphu will reach you to spectacular Docho-La pass (3100M) marked by a an lone Bhutanese Chorten, from here on a clear day one can view the whole of the eastern Himalayas ranges, after the pass we will decent down into the sub tropical vegetation and in hours you will see the changes in the leaves of the plants.
The Punakha Dzong built in the year 1637 was once the seat of the old capital of Bhutan, is the winter residence of the Je Khenpho (Head Abbot/ Dharma Raja) and the headquarters of the district administration and the most important is that the first king was crowned in this Dzong.The magnificent Dzong sprawled between the Po-chu and the Mo-Chu (Rivers).
Then we will continue our journey to Gangtey Gompa, one of the biggest Nyingmapa temple in the western region. Over night in the Farm house or camp.

Day Ten Visit the Gangtey Monastery and drive back to Paro Visit the Gangtey monastery built by the linage of great treasure discoverer in Bhutan' linage of "Pema Lingpa", this is a valley where the people have protected one of the endangered Black necked cranes in the region and this cranes come here in the valley and spent around five to six month running away from the harsh cold winter in Tibet. Enroute Thimphu for lunch and last bit of the shopping as this will be the last night in Bhutan and drive to Paro and over night Paro as you will have to catch the early flight in the morning.

Day Eleven: Von voyage, our guide will help you with the departure formalities in the airport and bid you von voyage

Tashi Delek  " good luck and Bon Voyage.