Bhutan is the kind of place that rejuvenates the soul!

Trekking, River and Culture Adventure in Bhutan
2009's Sample Itinerary

 

This particular trip allows one to see many different aspects of Bhutan. The 4 day/3 night trek is diverse with beautiful scenery, amazing views of the snow-capped Eastern Himalayan peaks, a high-altitude monastery and some high-altitude lakes.

Pho Chhu River: An easy Class II warm up section of river that has a classic finish as you float past the spectacular Punakha Dechenphodrang Dzong.

Mo Chhu River: A beautiful Class III/IV run.

Puna Tsang Chhu River: 20 km of Class IV whitewater.

The days that you’re not trekking or rafting/kayaking are spent sightseeing and learning about Bhutanese culture, lifestyle and the Buddhist Dharma.

Day 1: Arrive in Paro (Bhutan) from Bangkok and check in to the hotel. Afternoon hike to Taktsang and evening in Paro.

Day 2: Spend the day sightseeing around Paro Valley. Interested kayakers kayak the Paro/Wang Chhu evening in Paro.

Day 3: Start trek. Paro - Jele Dzong: Start trek above the Museum and gradually climb up to Jele Dzong. Overnight at camp. 5 hrs, Alt: 2590m

Day 4: Jele Dzong - Jangetsho: The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron trees with beautiful views of mountains. Campsite near Jangetsho lake. Camp site at the height of 3350m. 7 hrs, Alt: 3350m

Day 5: Jangetsho - Phajoding: The trail continues with a gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful views of Mt. Gangkhar Phunsum can be seen. Campsite near the monastery. Overnight at camp. 7 hrs, Alt: 3116m

Day 6: Phajoding - Thimpu Sightseeing: The trek to Thimpu is down hill through blue pine forest. Evening of leisure, overnight at the hotel in Thimpu. 3 hrs

Day 7: Thimpu - Punakha: Morning drive across the Dochula Pass (Alt: 3050m) where one can see the beautiful views of the Eastern Himalayan Range. Lunch at put-in of the lower Pho Chhu. After lunch raft/kayak the lower Pho. Night at camp.

Day 8: Raft/kayak the Mo Chhu. After lunch sightseeing. Visit the Punakha Dzong and those interested may do a short hike to the Khamsum Yulley Monastery. Night at hotel/lodge in Punakha.

Day 9: Early morning drive to the put-in of the Puna Tsang Chhu. Raft/kayak the Puna Tsang Chhu. Night at camp near the Pun Tsang Chhu.

Day 10: If people would like, raft/kayak the section of the Puna Tsang Chhu again before heading out back to Thimphu or we can drive back to Thimphu after breakfast.

Day 11: Sightseeing around the Thimphu Valley and souvenir shopping. Late afternoon drive back to Paro. Farewell dinner and evening in Paro.

Day 12: Departure: flight from Paro (Bhutan) to Bangkok.

 
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