Cheela Trek
This trek is for Nature lovers.During spring is the rhododendrons season. The trail takes you through forest filled with many species of Primula and shades of red and orange rhododendrons. From the pass you will have panoramic view of the two valleys Paro & Haa and off course the beautiful Himalayan ranges of Bhutan.
Day 01: Arrive Paro. The flight will offer you great views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim gang and Jichu Drake. Our representatives will escort you to your hotel. If time prevails visit the National museum & Rinpung Dzong. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: To acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery meaning a tiger's den lies at an altitude of 3000m which takes about 2/3 hours. . The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the paro valley. Stroll back to Hotel. Evening at leisure .
Day 03: Trek starts to Chonana. Drive till the trekking point and the hike is gradually uphill through farm houses. Camp at 3100 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.
Day 04: Chonana to Jebkarpo. Today the walk will be mostly uphill so take it easy allowing plenty of stops. Camp at 3650 meters. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 05: Jebkarpo to Lower Mingula. Camp at 3750 meters. Walking time 4/5 hours.
Day 06: Lower Mingula to Thong. Camp at 3650. Walking time 5/6 hours.
Day 07: Thong to Drugyel Dzong. Walking time 3/4 hours.Drive to Hotel.
Day 08: Drive to Thimphu (2hrs). Upon arrival check into Hotel River view or similar. PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial chorten , 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market.
Day 09: AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Punakha via Wangdue crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: AM visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. Proceed to Thimphu. PM drive back to Paro. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for departure.
