Chelila Nature Trek
- 11 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 20
Adult
From,
$ 2,500.00
Per Adult
Description
Chomolhari (Divine Mountain of Goddess) Tserim Gang Glacier of long life) and Jichu Drake are stunning. The trail follows the ridge with its views of the mountains. This is the only place we will be able to see the Ha Valley, an area that is forbidden to all tourists. On the other side of the ridge, we can see the Paro Valley. We continue our adventure trail following the ridge and visit the Kyili Monastery (Nunnery Monastery). We descend down to the motorable road where our trek ends and the transport awaits you to take to Thimphu.
Duration
11 Days
Group Size
10
Trip Information
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Trek Type |
Tea House Lodge/Camping Trek |
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Trek Grade |
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Total Days |
11 Days |
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Trek Duration |
6 Days |
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Max. Altitude |
4870m (Shinchela Pass) |
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Best Season |
Spring: Mar-Apr-May Autumn: Sept-Oct-Nov |
Trip Itinerary
Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu:
Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel
Day 2 Kathmandu:
After Breakfast, we begin our sightseeing tour to Swoyambhunath Stupa where we see a lot of monkeys & beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley. Monkey Temple as this old Stupa had been named is full of monkeys. We continue our tour from Swoyambunath to Bouddhanath Stupa, the second biggest Stupa in the world & to Pashupatinath Temple, a famous Hindu temple. In the afternoon, we prepare for Trekking for next day. O/n at Hotel.
Day 3 Kathmandu - Paro:
Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 4 Paro [Sightseeing]:
On this day, we drive the winding road northwest up the Pa-Chu River to Drugyel Dzong, the ruined Fort that once defended this valley from Tibetan invasion. This fortress, now a burned shell, was once strategic in Bhutan's defense against Tibetan invasion. On the way back, we will visit Satsam Monastery built in the memory of Late Dilgo Khyentse Rimpoche (Great Master), and then the Kyichu Monastery which was built in the 7th century. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5 Paro - Chonana:
We drive 4 Km from the hotel to the point where we begin our trek. Most of the walk is a gradual climb through Bhutanese farmland. The view of the Paro Valley from the trail is excellent. Overnight in camp.
Day 6 Chonana-Jebkarpo:
This day will have a superb trekking uphill for about 5 hours allowing a few stops. The trail takes us through a forest filled with many species of Primula. From the trail alone the ridge of Chelila, the Bhutanese Himalayas can be seen. Overnight in camp.
Day 7 Jebkarpo-Chelila-Thimphu:
The early morning views from our camp of Chomolhari (Divine Mountain of Goddess) Tserim Gang Glacier of long life) and Jichu Drake are stunning. The trail follows the ridge with its views of the mountains. This is the only place we will be able to see the Ha Valley, an area that is forbidden to all tourists. On the other side of the ridge, we can see the Paro Valley. We continue our adventure trail following the ridge and visit the Kyili Monastery (Nunnery Monastery). We descend down to the motorable road where our trek ends and the transport awaits you to take to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 8 Thimphu [Sightseeing] - Paro:
After breakfast, we will witness the cultural program of masked and folk dances and after this event, we visit the traditional hospital, the National Library, and Memorial Chorten, and the late afternoon, we do some shopping in various handicrafts shops in Thimphu and drive to Paro. Overnight in hotel.
Day 9 Fly Back to Kathmandu:
In the early morning, you will be transferred to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight. Our representative will pick you up from the airport & transfer you to the Hotel. You will get a free afternoon by yourself. O/n Hotel. Or you can connect your onward flight to your own destination.
Day 10 Kathmandu:
This is a free day that will be left for your shopping or hanging around Kathmandu. O/n Hotel.
Day 11 Departure:
We drive to the airport for your Final Departure.
Maps
Included
- Airport transfers
- Twin sharing accommodations in tourist standard hotels including breakfast
- Travel permits and visa fee
- Monastery entrance fee
- Meals 3 times a day during the trek
- Accommodation in 2 men tent and porters during the trekking period
- Transportation by Land cruiser and supporting truck.
Excluded
- Urgent visa fee
- Nepal re-entry visa fee
- Photography charges
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
- Insurance of any kind, including travel/medical insurance and emergency evacuation costs.
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