Wild East Rodungla Trek Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive Paro

During this flight, one will experience breaktaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchan Junga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred Chomolhari and Mt. Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport you will be received by a representative of Boonserm Tours & Treks. Then drive to  Hotel through Paro valley, an enchanting experience. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : Paro - Thimphu

Morning Paro sightseeing, visit to Ta, Dzong, once a fortified watchtower, it has been serving as the National Museum of the country since 1967. Walk down the trail for visiting Rinpung Dzong, the fortress/monastey which has a long and fascinating history.

Afternoon drive at the end of Paro valley to visit Drukgyel Dzong, a symbol of all unsuccessfu attempts armies from the north made on Bhutan in the early past. The Dzong, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal commemorate victory over Tibetan invaders. Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest shrines of Bhutan. At the end, visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House to get an idea of the lifestyle of local people.

Evening drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 03 : Thimphu

Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu, visit to ; Memorial Chorten ; the gold topped stupa built in the memory of Third King of Bhutan, Tashichhodzong ; beautiful medeival fortress/monastery which houses most of the government offices and King's Throne room, National Library ; which holds vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, Painting School ; which is famous for traditional thangkha paintings, Traditional Medicine Institute ; the place worth visiting, here centuries old healing arts still practiced and in the evening visit Choki Handicrafts & Emporium, which displays wide assortment of beautifully handwoven and crafted products. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 04 : Thimphu - Tongsa

After breakfast proceed to Tongsa. 45 min from Thimphu drive across Dochula pass (alt. 3,100m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. After another 2 hours drive reach Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit to Punakha Dzong, the sacred Dzong, built in 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Then drive towards the south of Punakha arriving at Wangdiphodrang town where lunch would be served. After lunch, visit to Wangdi Dzong, situated majestically at the junction of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu rivers and built by Shabdrung in 17th century .

Drive further across Pelela pass (alt. 3,300m) with a short stop at Chendbji Chorten, the stupa built in Nepalese style of architecture.

Evening, visit to Ta Dzong and the town of Tongsa. Overnight at the lodge in Tongsa.

Day 05 : Tongsa - Bumthang

Morning visit to Tongsa Dzong, the largest fortress of the country. The foundations of this Dzong were laid by the grandfather of the Shabdrung in 1543 and the real Dzong was completed in 1648 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Here began the root of present dynasty. The first King, Sir Ugyen Wangchuck, was Tongsa Penlop before he was unanimously appointed hereditary monarch of Bhutan on December 17, 1907. Drive to Bumthang. Afternoon walking tour in Bumthang valley, visit some of the holy temples that Bumthang is famous for. The Jambey Lhakhang, built at the same time as Paro Kyichu, dates back to time even before Sindhu Raja's reign in Bumthang. At the Kurje Lhakhang, the bodily marks of Guru Padsambhava remains to this day impressed on solid rock face.

Also visit Jakar Dzong, "the castle of the white bird". Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.

Day 06 : Bumthang - Nganglhakhang

Trek begins today. The route takes you around Chamkhar Chu, a river rich in trout. Lunch stop at Thangbi Lhakhang, a temple built by the first Karma Shamar in thirteenth century. Further ahead you enter Ngang Yul, swan land" and at its centre is Ngang Lhakhang, "swan temple". This part of the valley was at first inhabited only by swans who gave their name (ngang) to the place. The Lama, Namkha Samdrup, having dreamt a vision of how to built a Gompa, shot an arrow and at the spot where the arrow landed, the Ngang Lhakhang was erected. Cultural programme may be arranged in the evening. Overnight camp at the altitude of 2,800 ft.

Distance : 20 kms, walking time : 5/6 hours.

Day 07 : Nganglhakhang - Ugyenchholing

Climb gradually to Phephela pass (3,353m). Follow the trail until the
ass takes you through one of the most beautiful forested areas of this region. Allow for many stops to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. Overnight

Day 08 : Ugyenchholing - Phokpey

Today's walk is through bamboos, hemlock and finally upto the alpine
forests. Overnight camp at altitude 11,500 ft.
Distance : 17 kms, time : 5/6 hours

Day 09 : Phokpey - Ungaar

Continue ascending for half an hour upto Phokpey (alt. 12,300ft.) then continue downhill through the gorge, overlooking some of the mountain valleys. Towards the camp you meet pine trees. Overnight camp. Distance : 20 kms, time : 6/7 hours.

Day 10 : Ungaar - Taskila

This trail, like a wave, winds up and down till Drula village and Khaine Lhakhang enroute. It is one of the oldest temple in existence today, built in mid 7th century by the King of Tshong Tsen Gompo of Tibet to subdue demons. Overnight camp. Distance : 21 kms, time : 7/8 hours.

Day 11 : Taskila - Lhuntshi

Proceed to Lhuntshi guest house for lunch. After lunch it is leisure time. Overnight guest house or camp at altitude 6000ft.

Day 12 : Lhuntshi - Menji

Arrive firstly to Kuri Zam and the trek from here is gradually up through the paddy fields and villages. Overnight camp at altitude 6,000ft. Distance : 16 kms, time : 4/5 hours.

Day 13 : Menji - Pemi

Continue uphill through thick forests overlooking mountain views. The camp is under forest shelter at altitude 8,000ft. Distance : 20 kms, time : 6/7 hours.

Day 14 : Pemi - Taupang

Continue upto Dongla where you will have the fascinating mountain views. Descent through thick evergreen forests till you reach camp site. Distance : 21 kms, time - 6/7 hours.

Day 15 : Taupang - Yangtsi

Today is the longest trek. Its gradually downhill till Yangtsi through chirpine and hardwood forests like oak of sub-tropical zone. Overnight camp. Distance : 24 kms, time : 8/9 hours

Day 16 : Yangtsi - Tashigang

End of trek and drive to Tashigang. Overnight at the lodge in Tashigang.

Day 17 : Tashigang - Samdrup Jongkhar

Tashigang is easternmost district of Bhutan. Morning visit to Tashigang Dzong, built in 17th century and commanding spectacular view of the valley. Then visit town and local market which is interesting place to visit where people from nearby places come for trade.

After that proceed to Samdrup Jongkhar. Enroute visit Deothang Technical Training College, the only such institute in Bhutan. The road further descends fairly rapidly through a dense tropical forest with an abundance of teak, bamboo and ferns. Overnight at the hotel in Samdrup Jongkahr.

Day 18 : Samdrup Jongkhar - Guwahati

The drive takes about ¾ hours for Guwahati. Our tour representative will drop you at the hotel or airport for onward programme

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