Discover Bhutan’s Hidden Trails

During the flight to Bhutan, you may experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Jomolhari and Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, traditionally believed to have been built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. You will also visit the Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House in Kyichu, which was his primary residence in Bhutan. The house was opened to the public as a museum in 2010 and has been preserved almost as it was during his lifetime. Continue to Ta Dzong, home to the National Museum, and visit Paro Dzong, built in the 17th century and now housing government offices and religious institutions. In the evening, you can stroll through Paro town. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.

After an early breakfast, you will hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, Bhutan’s most famous monastery, situated at 3,180 meters. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew here from Tibet on the back of a tigress and meditated in a cave where the monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on a steep cliff about 900 meters above Paro Valley. After exploring Taktsang, you will hike back to the valley in the afternoon. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.

DISTANCE: 5 KM | 3 HOURS | 450 M ASCENT | CAMP ALTITUDE: 3,150 M After an early breakfast, you will drive to Haa via Chele La Pass. From Haa, you will meet your trekking staff and begin the trek along an unpaved motor road for less than an hour, passing through the villages. You will then take the trail on the right side of the village and gradually climb through yak herders’ camps. At the trail junction, you will take the right trail and continue the final climb towards your campsite below Sagala Pass at 3,150 meters. Overnight at a tented camp near Sagala.

DISTANCE: 9 KM | 6 HOURS | 700 M ASCENT | 100 M DESCENT | CAMP ALTITUDE: 3,850 M Today, you will climb for about 30 minutes to reach Sagala Pass. On a clear day, you can enjoy views of Mount Jomolhari (7,314 m) and Jichu Drake (6,989 m). From the pass, the trail continues through rhododendron forests and open meadows, with several ascents and descents. You will reach a ridge with views over Haa Valley before continuing through forests of hemlock and juniper to your campsite at 3,850 meters. Overnight at a tented camp.

DISTANCE: 11 KM | 6–7 HOURS | 500 M ASCENT | 350 M DESCENT After a short descent, you will follow the ridge through meadows and yak herders’ camps before climbing through tall rhododendron forests towards Kung Karpo at 4,458 meters. From Kung Karpo, you will continue along the ridge with views of Haa Valley on one side and Paro Valley on the other. You can also see Kila Goenpa Nunnery below. The trail then descends towards Chele La Pass at 3,990 meters, one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. Your vehicle will be waiting at Chele La to transfer you to Thimphu. Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

After breakfast, you will visit the Buddha Dordenma statue, the School of Arts and Crafts, also known as the Painting School, the King’s Memorial Chorten and Changangkha Monastery. After lunch, enjoy the scenic drive to Punakha, with a stop at Dochula Pass at 3,100 meters. On a clear day, you can see the Himalayan mountains from the pass. You will then continue downhill through forests of rhododendron, fir and hemlock to Punakha. Overnight at a hotel in Punakha.

Today, you will visit Chimi Lhakhang. From Metsina village, you will take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to the temple, which is associated with Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as the Divine Madman. You will then visit Punakha Dzong, one of the most important and well-preserved dzongs in Bhutan, located between the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. After lunch, you will drive to Paro via Dochula Pass. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, you will drive to Paro International Airport for your departure. Our representative will bid you farewell.