Chelela Trek and Cultural Tour

Description

Chelela Trek and Cultural Tour

Trip Highlights

• Gain magnificent views of the Himalayan Mountain Range
• Visit Fortresses, temples, and monasteries
• Trek through Bhutan’s frontier
• Visit the world famous Tigers Nest Monastery

Trip Overview

The Chelela Trek and Cultural Tour is a fun adventure that captures the cultural uniqueness of Bhutan along with its natural beauty. The tour begins in Paro with tour of two fortresses and the Kichu Temple. The following morning the tour visits the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The next day the tour travels to Haa, and begins the trek. The trail leads through a yak herder’s camp and to Sagala. From Sagala the trail transverses forests, and meadows and eventually reaches Chelela Pass. The tour then travels into the lush tropical valley of Punakha. In Punakha the tour goes on a day hike to Chimi Temple, and concludes in Paro.

This trip takes advantage of the rich and diverse landscape of Bhutan, while providing cultural tours. The Chelela Trek and Cultural Tour is a must for the avid trekker, and cultural enthusiasts.

Trip Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive and go sightseeing in Paro.

Day 02: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. -05 hrs, 2,250 m / 7,382 ft

Day 03: Travel to Haa and trek to Sagala. -04 hrs, 3,150 m / 10,334 ft

Day 04: Trek to Ningula. -06 hrs, 3,850 m / 12,631 ft

Day 05: Trek to Chele La pass, and drive to Thimphu. 06 hrs, 2,320 m / 7,610 ft

Day 06: Travel to Punakha. -03 hrs 1,250 m / 4,100 ft

Day 07: Travel to Paro. -04 hrs 2,250 m / 7,382 ft

Day 08: Conclude the tour in Paro