Five days on foot between Paro and Thimphu, past alpine lakes and yak pastures, with a full camp crew handling everything but the walking. The Himalayas as they were meant to be met.
DAY BY DAY ──
1
Arrive Paro, gear check and briefing.
2
Acclimatisation day: Tiger’s Nest hike, early night.
3
Trek begins: climb to Jele Dzong above the Paro valley.
4
Trek to Jangchulakha through rhododendron and yak pasture.
5
Trek to Jimilang Tsho, camp beside the alpine lake.
6
Trek to Simkotra Tsho over high ridgelines.
7
Descend via Phajoding Monastery into Thimphu, hot shower at last.
8
Drive to Paro, farewell dinner and hot stone bath.
9
Depart Paro.
Follows the classic Druk Path route; five nights camping, full support crew and ponies.