This is a superb trek for average walkers. It goes into northern Bhutan to the land of yak herders and to the base of Mt. Jhomolhari, at 7,316 meters (24,000 feet) and on to remote Lingshi Dzong. The trek begins at Druk-gyal Dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland.

Rich and varied vegetation from richly forested valley to high alpine pastureland where yak herders graze their animals, trout fishing in the sky blue lake, magnificent views of snowy mountains and the Himalayan blue sheep and snow leopard can be encountered on this trek. There are fabulous views of the mountains and exceptional flora. You will encounter many yak-herders but few villages. The maximum latitude is 4,900 meters (16,000 feet).

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrive Paro/Drive to hotel/day at leisure (L, D)
Day 02 Paro Sightseeing (B, L, D)
Day 03 Trek day 1 to Sharna Zampa (B, L, D)
Day 04 Trek to Thangthangka (B, L, D)
Day 05 Trek to Jangothang (B, L, D)
Day 06 Day for rest and acclimatize (B, L, D)
Day 07 Trek to Lingshi (B, L, D)
Day 08 Rest and acclimatize/excursion around (B, L, D)
Day 09 Trek to Shodu (B, L, D)
Day 10 Trek to Barshong (B, L, D)
Day 11 Trek to Dolam Kencho (B, L, D)
Day 12 Trek end at Dodina& drive to Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 13 Drive to Paro (B, L, D)
Day 14 Departure (B,)

COST INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation with full board, all transfers as per the itinerary, English speaking guide, All the monument entrance fees & govt. Taxes. All camping equipments, meals as per mention in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner) porters and trekking permits.

COST EXCLUDES:
Airfares, visa fee of $20 (cash) payable upon arrival at airport, beverage, phone calls, laundry, medical, insurance and any other expenses that are not specified above.