Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Paro – Jili Dzong ( 7 km / 4-5 hrs )
Day 2: Jili Dzong – Jangchulakha ( 10 km / 4-5 hrs / 50 m descent)
Day 3: Jangchulakha – Jimilang Tsho (11 km / 4 hrs / 230 m descent)
Day 4: Jimilang Tsho – Simkotra Tsho (11 km / 4 hrs / 400m descent)
Day 5: Simkotra Tsho – Phajoding (10 km / 3-4 hrs / 680m descent)
Day 6: Phajodhing – Mothitang (5 km / 3 hrs / 1130m descent)
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Paro – Jili Dzong ( 7 km / 4-5 hrs )
The first day is a long day as you have to climb more than 1,000m elevation. You start from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro. The trek starts with a gravel road which past a few farms for about 30 minutes and then climbs up a steep ridge before leading through blue pine and fir forests to Damche Gom. Once you reach the ridge below Jili Dzong you descend about 100m to the campsite below Jili Dzong.
Day 2: Jili Dzong – Jangchulakha ( 10 km / 4-5 hrs / 50 m descent)
You begin with a climb for about an hour and a half and then ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and dwarf rhododendron tress. You may see yaks and yak herders around your campsite.
Day 3: Jangchulakha – Jimilang Tsho (11 km / 4 hrs / 230 m descent)
The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are beautiful. The campsite is close to the Jimilang Tsho Lake. The lake is known for its giant sized trout.
Day 4: Jimilang Tsho – Simkotra Tsho (11 km / 4 hrs / 400m descent)
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake. You may come across some yak herder’s camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life. The campsite is close to Simkotra Tsho Lake.
Day 5: Simkotra Tsho – Phajoding (10 km / 3-4 hrs / 680m descent)
The trek begins with a gradual climb. If the weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan peaks. From this pass, the trek takes you downhill to Phajodhing for a nights halt. The camp is above Phadjoding.
Day 6: Phajodhing – Mothitang (5 km / 3 hrs / 1130m descent)
After passing Phadjoding monastery, the trek to Thimphu (Mothitang) is all the way downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. The walk, at a leisurely pace, takes about three hours.
Trip Facts
Country:Bhutan
Area: Bhutan Trekking
Activities: Trekking and sightseeing
Accommodation: Lodge
Trip Starts / EndsTa DzongParo
Duration of the trip: 6 Days
Grade: Moderate
Group size: 1 - 12 packs
Best season: October - December and March - May
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