Chele la Nature Trek Bhutan - 12 Days

After arrival at Paro, a representative from Himalayan trekkers will greet, meet and transfer you to the hotel where you will be staying overnight. During the flight, you will experience breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and other famous Himalayan peaks.

After breakfast drive to the National Museum. Visit the Rinpung and Drugyal Dzong. Also, visit Kyichu Monastery which is located between Drugyal Dzong and Paro town.

Later in the evening, we will have last minutes discussion of trek and a short briefing about out upcoming days.

After breakfast, you will drive to Olathang from where we will begin our trek. Most of the days walk is a gradual climb through the pine forests. Along the trail, we pass through some beautiful farmhouses built in a typical Bhutanese architect. The view of the Paro valley from the trail is also excellent.

Today, we will be moving uphill most of the day with good rest and cross the Chele La pass (3700m). The trail goes through the forest filled with Primula, rhododendron and many other species of plants and trees. 

After crossing the pass, the trail goes along the ridge of Chele La with a clear view of the Himalayan mountain ranges.

After early breakfast, we will follow the ridge valley trail which offers great mountain scenery  of Mt. Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, Tshrim Gang and bird eyes views of Paro and Haa valley. We will take gradual step by step taking pictures, enjoying the scenery and strop for lunch before reaching Lower Mingula.

This day will also offer excellent views of the mountains and valleys, sometimes come across a Yak herder’s camp. We can visit one of the camps and enjoy their company. As a tradition, they will offer butter tea or Chang (local wine).

Today, we will have a short descend through the pine forest up to Drukgyal Dzong and drive to Paro. The trail will descend all the way through pine and rhododendron forest. After delicious lunch, we will drive towards Thimpu.

Drive to Thimphu is 2-3 hours and will be a pleasant one mainly due to the luxurious Japanese transportation and well-maintained road throughout Bhutan. Upon arrival check into our hotel.

After breakfast, there will be a full day of sightseeing around Thimphu. We next visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15-century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" (national animal of Bhutan) and drive further down with a good view of the Thimphu valley. 

We also make a visit to Tashichho Dzong, Handicrafts Emporium, Painting and woodcraft school, the Memorial Chorten National Library and Simtokha Dzong.

After a scenic drive in the morning, we will reach Punakha - former capital of Bhutan. Here we visit the Dzongs, as well as other interesting sites and return back to Thimpu.

Good leisure time to stroll Thimpu in the morning. After lunch, drive to Paro and en route visit Simtokha Dzong (the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built in 1629 AD). Evening visit a traditional farmhouse which offers an opportunity to mingle with local and to get an idea on their lifestyle.

Drive to Taktsang Monastery. Taktsang is one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world.  It is located on the cliffside of the upper Paro valley and has been a symbol of representing Bhutan almost everywhere. 

You are free to explore the local markets for souvenirs later in the evening.

On the final day when you are going to bid farewell to the lovely place, we hope you will have some of the best times by planning your journey with us. Take your final flight out of Bhutan from the Paro Airport.

Himalayan trekkers have always given top priority to their guests and your trip to Bhutan will be marked with beautiful memories. Be it arranging food and lodging or taking you to the best sites or departing to the airport, we Himalayan trekkers will set your trip in such a way that you are going to remember every time.

(note: you can extend your trip to other Himalayan nations or plan to explore other beautiful Himalaya countries with your friends and family members).