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Chelila Nature Trek in Bhutan

Paro- Chonana- Jebkarpo- Chelila- Thimpu- Paro

Duration

7 Days

Suitable Season

Throughout the year

Difficulty level

Easy

Group Size

1 person and above

Trip Starts/Ends

Paro

Walking Hours

4-6 hours

Accommodation

Hotels, Guest House, Lodge or Camping in Trekking

Meal

Breakfast in City & all meals during Trekking

Transport

Private Comfortable Car/van/Hiace/Tourist Bus

Chelila Nature Trek is one of the famous trekking in Bhutan. This trek is named after one of the beautiful and famous passes in Bhutan named Chelila. This trek is the medium one and takes you through the spectacular views of primula and rhododendron forest. This trek offers you the majestic view of Himalayas, splendid scenic beauty and the deep lush valleys hiding in the Eastern Himalayas since the beginning. View of extraordinary monasteries in extraordinary places, greetings of the people who believe rather in National happiness than other factors and studying the culture and traditions of the people are other unforgetable part of this beautiful trek.

Note: This Tour can be combine with Nepal, India or Tibet Tour!

Trip Itinerary

Day 01
Arrive - Paro (2200m)

Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02
Paro [Sightseeing]

On this day, you will 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, you will visit Satsam Monastery built in the memory of Late Dilgo Khyentse Rimpoche (Great Master) and then to the Kyichu monastery which was built in 7th century. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03
Paro - Chonana (3500m)

Today you will drive 4 Km from hotel to the point where you begin your 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 04
Chonana - Jebkarpo (3700m)

This day will have a superb trekking uphill for about 5 hours allowing a few stops. The trail takes you through a forest filled with many species of Primula. From the trail along the ridge of Chelila, the beautiful Bhutanese Himalayas can be seen. Overnight in camp.
Day 05
Jebkarpo - Chelila (2024m) - Thimphu (2350m)

The early morning views of Chomolhari (Divine Mountain of Goddess), Tserim Gang (Glacier of long life) and Jichu Drake are stunning from our camp. The trail follows the ridge with its views of the mountains. This is the only place you will be able to see the Ha valley, an area that is forbidden for outsiders. On the other side of the ridge, you can see the Paro valley. You will continue your adventure trail following the ridge and visit the Kyili Monastery (Nunnery Monastery). You then descend down to the motorable road where your trek ends and the transport awaits you to take to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel.
Day 06
Thimphu [Sightseeing] - Paro

After breakfast, you will be witnessing the cultural program of masked people and folk dances and after this event, you visit traditional hospital, National library, Memorial chorten, and at the late afternoon, you do some shopping in various handicrafts shops in Thimphu and drive to Paro. Overnight in hotel.
Day 07
Departure

In early morning, you will be transferred to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.