Chilla Nature Trek Bhutan

Detailed Itinerary

1st Day : Delhi - Paro
Assistance upon arrival. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

2nd Day : Paro
Full day sight seeing visiting the Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong and the Drugyel Dzong.

3rd Day : Paro - Chonana
Alt.3500 mts. Distance 14 kms. Most of the days walk is a gradual climb through Bhutanese farm Houses. The view of Paro valley from the trail is excellent. Overnight in tent in Chonana.

4th Day : Chonana - Jebkarpo
Distance 16 kms. Uphill for about 5 hours taking it slowly and allowing for plenty of stops. The trail take you through a forest filled with many species of Primula and Rhododendrons. From the pass along the ridge of Chilila, the Himalayan range of Bhutan can also be seen. Overnight in tent.

5th Day : Jebkarpo - Lower Mingula
Distance 15 kms. Alt.3845 mts. Today is a day to be up early. The early morning views from camp of Chomolhari, Tserim Kang(glacier of long life) and Jichu Drake are stunning. Then follow the ridge and you can have a scenic view of the valley of Paro and Haa. Overnight in tent.

6th Day : Lower Mingula - Thong
Distance 16 kms. Alt. 3940 mts. Another day with excellent view of mountains and valleys. On this route it is very common to see yak herders. Overnight in tent.

7th Day : Thong - Thimphu
Distance 16 kms. Descend back to Paro valley. The trek ends at Drukgyel Dzong. After lunch drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel.

8th Day : Thimphu - Sightseeing
A full day of sightseeing in Thimphu visiting the handicrafts emporium, Tashichho-Dzong and the Memorial Chorten. Overnight in Hotel.

9th Day : Thimphu - Punakha - Wangdi & back
Excursion with pack lunch to Punakha and Wangdi valley.

10th Day : Thimphu - Paro - Onward destination
Drive to Paro Airport for onward flight.