PACKAGE 11 DAYS 10 NIGHT

MAKE MEMORIES IN THE LAND OF THUNDER DRAGON

PARO - CAMPING

DAY 1

ARRIVAL, CHECK-IN AND LOCAL

SIGHTSEEING

You will be GREETED by Drukair representative at the airport CHECK-IN to COMO UMA Paro which is 10 minutes drive from the airport. You will meet your yoga teacher for the week and have an introductory private yoga practice. Your first private

yoga practice will be in the late afternoon. Then, you will be taken on the first foray into the Himalayan kingdom, with sightseeing in Paro town and a temple visit. This afternoon trip allows you to acclimatise to the rarefied air at this altitude, as well as the chance to get to know your guide.


Accommodation: COMO UMA PARO

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY2

WALK TO ZURIG DZONG, RINPUNG DZONG, TA DZONG, PARO TOWN,

KYICHU LHAKHANG AND DRUKGYEL DZONG

Morning

Wind through pine forests to the picturesque grounds of the

Zurig Dzong monastery, which resembles a fortress. Go to Ta

Dzong, Bhutan's National Museum and enjoy the stunning

views of Paro, and then descend to Rinpung Dzong, also

known as the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels. The path then

passes the main archery range, Ugyen Pelri Palace, and crosses

the Paro Chhu river via the historic covered bridge Nyamai

Zam before entering Paro town.

Afternoon

We travel a few kilometres north of Paro to Kyichu Lhakhang,

one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, where we pay our respects

under the enchanted year-round fruit-bearing orange tree. If

we have time, we drive up the valley to the Drukgyel Dzong,

which Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal constructed in 1648 to

guard the northern route to Tibet


Accommodation: COMO UMA PARO

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY3

PARO VALLEY -TAKTSANG

Morning

Today's activities centre on the historic Paro Valley and end with a visit to the Taktsang "Tiger's Nest" Monastery, one of Bhutan's most significant architectural masterpieces. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) brought Buddhism to Bhutan from Tibet by landing on the back of a flying tigress on this cliffside. The journey begins early to beat the heat on the two-hours ascent, which is a steep walk that passes a waterfall and ends at the monastery's main entrance among stunning murals. Going even higher to see isolated temples is an option if time permits.

Afternoon

You return to COMO Uma Paro after lunch, which can be either a

packed picnic or food from the quaint Taktsang café. Here, you can unwind on your last night by using the steam room, gym, and swimming pool, or by indulging in one of the COMO Shambhala therapies.



ที่พัก: COMO Uma Paro

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 4

TREK DAY 1: DRIVE TO SHANA ZAMPA VIA GUNITSAWA, THEN WALK SHANA ZAMPA (2,850M) TO THANGTHANGKHA (3,610M)

Morning

We begin our drive early, stopping along the way at Drukgyel

Dzong, a fortress ruin that was originally built in 1648 to

control the northern route to Tibet. Then we go off road,

following the Pa Chhu River past traditional farmhouses,

through rich farmlands and the small settlements of Mitshi

Zampa and Sangatang. Before long, we reach the army check

post 15 minutes before Shana Zampa the village we previously

passed through on our way to Tigers Nest and Kyichu

Lakhang, and where the trek begins.

Afternoon

The journey enters Jigme Dorji National Park through a

rhododendron and pine-clad side of the river valley. This

park is awe-inspiring in its size, spanning all three climate

zones of Bhutan from leafy forests, to permanent ice fields

it is also the only park that contains the Bhutanese national

animal and flower, the Takin and the blue poppy. We then

make our way through the valley with rising mountain faces

on either side of us, including that of Mt. Jhomolhari,

towards our Thangthangkha (3,610m) meadow campsite


Accommodation: Camping at Thangthangka Meadow

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 5

TREK DAY 2: THANGTHANGKHA

(3,610M) TO JANGOTHANG (4,080M)

Morning

We navigate a muddy section of trail beyond the last army

post, passing a Mani wall of pebbles inscribed with prayer

mantras to enter yak country. Witness the yak herder

settlements of Soe and Takethang where crops such as

barley, potatoes and turnips flourish, as well as a chorten

that marks our final approach to the

campsite at Jangothang (4,080m).


Afternoon

After settling and taking a rest, our trekking guide will

explain the following days exploration of the hinterland

around the base camp. Spend the remains of the day

soaking in the Himalayan panorama that surrounds you.


Accommodation: Camping at Jangothang

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 6

TREK DAY 3: EXPLORE JANGOTHANG (4,080M)

Morning

The set activity for the day is a trek in yak herder territory,

climbing the ridge to the north for views of Mt. Jichu

Drakye (6,989m).

Afternoon

In the afternoon, you may go on a leisurely search for a

rare sighting of a blue sheep or the blue poppy, the

national flower of Bhutan. Alternatively, simply relax in

camp surrounded by views of the snowcapped Mt.

Jhomolhari the day is yours to enjoy however you'd like.

Accommodation: Camping at Jangothang

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 7

TREK DAY 4: JANGOTHANG (4,080M) VIA TSO PHU LAKE

AND BHONTE LA (4,890M) TO SOI YAKTSA (3,800M)

Morning

We leave camp by crossing Pa Chhu River once again, and then climb to the lake at Tshophu towards Bhonte La (4,890m), the highest point of the trek. Here, we can stop to take in the unforgettable views of the Basingthang (5,500m) peak and Chatarake (Jo Drakey) at 5,570m.


Afternoon

We then arrive at the Dhumzo Chhu River and follow it downstream, past waterfalls, farmhouses and yak herder camps, on the way to our campsite at Soi Yaktsa (3,800m).


Accommodation: Camping at Soi Yaksa

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 8

TREK DAY 5: SOI YAKTSA (3,800M) TO THOMBU SHONG (4,120M)

Morning

Our morning trail climbs 100m over a ridge before dropping down towards a stream, eventually crossing the Takhung La pass (4,520m) where we are rewarded with views of four mountains: Mt. Jhomolhari, Mt. Jicchu Drake, Mt. Teri Kang and Mt. Kanchenjunga. The sheer scale and clarity of the landscape makes this an unforgettable vantage point and an invaluable

photo opportunity - we must pause to take it all in.


Afternoon

We then descend switchback trails into the wide, grassy

Thombu Valley (4,120m), which is usually bustling with yak herders and their families.

Accommodation: Camping at Thombu Valley

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 9

TREK DAY 6: THOMBU SHONG (4,120M) TO GUNITSAWA (2,850M), COMO UMA PARO CHECK-IN

Morning

The trail crossing Thombu La pass (4,380m) descends into a pine and juniper forest and comes out at Gunitsawa. Our

vehicle will be waiting to take us back through the farmlands of upper Paro Valley, back to COMO Uma Paro, where soothing treatments await your tired muscles and you can unwind across the resort grounds.


Accommodation: COMO Uma Paro

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 10

THIMPHU DAY OUT

Weve curated a list of places to see and things to do in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan spend your day with what interests you.

Thimphus markets take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.Spend a few hours wandering through the colourful stalls before heading into town for more exploration. The Kuensel Phodrangruins were the palace of Sherab Wangchuck the thirteenth Druk Desi and overlooks the southern side of Thimphu. Today, they are home to the Buddha Dordenma, a gargantuan 51.5m statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is made out of bronze, gilded in gold and one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world.

Witness rows of young Bhutanese students at Zorig Chusum

(National Institute of 13 Arts and Crafts) learning the national crafts of carpentry, masonry, carving, painting, sculpture, casting, weaving, bamboo work, embroidery, woodturning, papermaking, blacksmithing, gold and silver crafting. Stop at the Royal Takin Preserve, home of Bhutans national animal, and meet the Takin - a strange looking animal which has been described as looking like a beestung moose. With both sentimental and political value, the National Memorial Chorten is a monument to world peace and prosperity was erected by the Royal Family and Cabinet to honour the wishes of Bhutans third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who passed away before it could be completed.

The original building of Trashi Chhoe Dzong, called the

Fortress of the Glorious Religion was built in 1641 and rebuilt

in the 1960s. It is now home to government ministries, His

Majestys secretariat and the central monastic body. Entrance is granted only after 5.00pm For those with an eye for design an a passion for ceremony, peruse the Royal Textile Academy

Museums royal collection, comprising of the Raven Crown

(Bhutans royal wedding crown) and its accompanying royal

wedding dresses. You can also learn more about the national ar of weaving and its changing styles of Gho and Kira,

demonstrated by weavers on traditional looms.

Venture back in time as you explore the Folk Heritage Museum;

this museum is a replica of a traditional Bhutanese house with

care taken to detail it exactly as it would have looked a century

ago. Thimphu sprawls up the wooded, western hillside of the

Wang Chhu River, and is one hour away from COMO Uma

Paro by car. It is important to note that museum, monastery,

temple and Dzong opening times vary with national holidays,

auspicious ceremonies and events such as Royal Family visits.


Accommodation: COMO Uma Paro

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner


DAY 11 
DEPART BHUTAN

Its time to bid farewell to the beautiful city of Paro. We will take you from Paro Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok safely, with hearts full of cherished memories and romantic moments from this special journey. Bhutan will remain a place that eagerly awaits your return.