Day 3. TREK DAY 1. Paro to Jele Dzong. Today’s trail is gentle. A clear day offers a bird’s eye view of Paro valley. Camp is at 3536 m. (10 km)
Day 4. TREK DAY 2. Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha. Walk through thick alpine forests and rhododendron trees. In winter yaks graze in the pastures along the path and around the campsite. (Altitude 3627 m, 10 km)
Day 5. TREK DAY 3. Jangchulakha to Jimilangtso. Today’s trek follows mountain ridges with spectacular views of distant valleys and mountain ranges. The camp is near the JimilangtsoLake at about 3706 m. (11 kms)
Day 6. TREK DAY 4. Jimilangtso to Semkotha. The path continues past dwarf rhododendron trees, the JanetshoLake and through yak herders’ camps. Camp by the SemkothaLake at an altitude of around 3834 m. (11 kms)
Day 7. TREK DAY 5. Semkotha to Phajoding. The day begins with a gradual climb. 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, where a monastery and retreat centres for meditation are located. Camp at about 3536 m. (10 kms)
Day 8. TREK DAY 6. Phajoding to Thimphu. The final day’s trail to Thimphu descends through blue pine forests (2 to 3 hours).
