This is a superb trek for strong walkers. Starting from Paro it goes into northern Bhutan to the land of yak-herders and to the base of Mount Cholomhari (7,316 meters / 24,000 feet), which is the most holy mountain for the Bhutanese. From there the trek goes on to remote Lingshi Dzong which once guarded the frontier with Tibet . This trek offers fabulous views of the mountains including Chomolhari, Jitchu Draake and Tsheringkhang mountains besides stunning Himalayan scenery and exceptional flora. You will encounter many yak-herders with their hairy wards and their camps but few villages. The maximum altitude gained is 4,900 meters (16,000 feet).


Itinerary
DAY 01:Arrive Paro International Airport by Druk Air
DAY 02:Paro - Sightseeing
DAY 03:Paro - Shana. Distance 17 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Shana 2,800 m.
DAY 04:Shana - Soi Thangthangkha. The trail continues uphill through the river valley. The valley gradually narrows to a mere path which descends to a meadow where a camp will be set up.
DAY 05:Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang. Distance - 19 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Jangothang 4040 m.
DAY 06:Jangothang - Halt
DAY 07:Jangothang - Lingshi. Distance - 19 Kms. About 5 - 6 hours journey. Altitude of Lingshi 4150 m.
DAY 08:Lingshi - Halt. Distance 15 Kms. About 3 - 4 hours journey. Altitude of Tsokha 4500 m.
DAY 09:Lingshi - Shodu. Distance - 22 Kms. About 7 - 8 hours journey. Altitude of Shodu 3963m.
DAY 10:Shodu - Barshong. Distance - 13 Kms. About 3 - 4 hours journey. Altitude of Barshong 3785m.
DAY 11:Barshong - Dolam Kencho. Distance - 11 Kms. About 3 - 4 hours journey. Altitude of Dolam Kencho 3628m.
DAY 12:Dolam Kencho - Thimphu Distance - 14 Kms. About 4 - 5 hours.
DAY 13:Thimphu - Day excursion to Punakha and Wangdi and return to Thimpu.
DAY 14:Thimphu - Sightseeing.
DAY 15:Thimphu - Paro International Airport for departure.