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4 DAYS ON TREK
Paro Taktsang
Jele Dzong
Jangchulakha
Jimilangtso
Semkotha
Phajoding
Thimphu
Paro
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TAKTSHANG
MONASTERY
JANGCHULAKHA
3760m
JELE DZONG
3560m
A clear day offers a bird’s eye view of Paro valley. Walk through thick alpine forests and rhododendron trees for around 3 hours until you reach Jele Dzong at 3560m. After visiting the ruined Dzong continue your climb for another 3 hours to reach the yak pasture at Jangchulakha which will be your campsite for the night. (Altitude 3760 m)
TREK TIME & DISTANCE : 6 hours, 18 km
JIMILANGTSO
LAKE
3870m
Camp is near Jimilangtso Lake at about 3870 m.
JANETSHO
LAKE
SEMKOTHA LAKE
3834m
Camp by Semkotha Lake at an altitude of around 3834 m.
TREK TIME & DISTANCE : 4 hours, 11 km
MOUNT
GANGKHAR
PUENSUM
PHAJODING
GOMPA
3536m
If weather permits there will be a beautiful view of Mount Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan’s highest mountain, as well as of further peaks from the Doupchu La Pass. The path gradually descends to Phajoding Gompa (3536 m) where a monastery and retreat centres for meditation are located. From there you continue your final descent for a couple more hours through blue pine forest, emerging just above Thimphu town where you will be met by your driver and taken to your hotel.
TREK TIME & DISTANCE : 5-6 hours, 15 km
PRICING
To that end, we take great care to hand-pick our guides and drivers for your trip and also support a variety of local organisations and charities in Bhutan. We are working towards a sustainability certification. Our aim is to create long-lasting happy memories for our guests, facilitate cultural understanding and support the livelihood of the local population.