Grade : moderate trek

Brief Description : This is a short five day scenic trek with great views, which leads from Paro to Thimphu or vice versa, crossing the chain of mountains that separates the two valleys. The route is sparsely inhabited by nomadic yak  herders. Also there are wonderful lakes en route teeming with fish and the area is famous for its spectacular rhododendron forests, which bloom in April & May. In the clear weather of late autumn and winter there are great views of the Himalayas.

Seasons:  The recommended months for this  trek are March to June & September to November.

Day 01 : Arrive Paro

Day 02 : Paro

Day 03: Paro – Jele Dzong, 8km, 3 hours walk

Day 04: Jele Dzong – Jangchulakha, 10km, 3-4 hours walk

Day 05: Jangchulakha – Jimilangtsho, 11km, 4 hours walk

Day 06: Jimilangtsho – Simkota, 11km, 4 hours walk

Day 07: Simkota – Phajoding, 10km, 4 hours walk

Day 08: Phajoding – Thimphu, 5km, 3 hours walk

Day 09 : Thimphu – Punakha, 75 km, 3 hours driveDay 10 : Punakha – Paro, 125 km, approx 4 hours drive

Day 11 : Depart Paro