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Paro hills and western Bhutan, Bhutan / Trek

Chele La Nature Trek

Explore the hills above Paro on a camping walk, followed by cultural visits in Thimphu and Punakha.

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Prayer flags at Chele La in western Bhutan
Prayer flags at Chele La in western Bhutan.
Duration
12 daysOutline programme
Forested ridges and upland camps
TrekParo hills and western Bhutan
Season
Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
Experience
Moderate mountain trekTrek

A closer look at the journey.

This Bhutan journey brings a short mountain trek together with a wider introduction to the western valleys. From Paro, the walking programme visits Chonana, Jebkarpo and the Mingula area before descending toward the road connection to Thimphu. Forest, upland camps and changing valley views give the trek its character.

The second part of the journey turns toward cultural visits, with time in Thimphu and the Punakha and Wangdue area before returning to Paro. The overall programme is twelve days, including arrival, travel and sightseeing. Discuss the camp locations, daily walking and available local visits when choosing the final programme for your dates.

  • A camping route through the Paro hills
  • Chonana, Jebkarpo and the Mingula area
  • Cultural visits in western Bhutan

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1Arrive in Paro

Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.

Day 2Paro Valley sightseeing

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 3Begin the walk to Chonana

Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.

Day 4Chonana to Jebkarpo

Follow the walking route from Chonana to Jebkarpo. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 5Jebkarpo to Lower Mingula

Follow the walking route from Jebkarpo to Lower Mingula. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 6Lower Mingula to Thong

Follow the walking route from Lower Mingula to Thong. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.

Day 7Walk out and travel to Thimphu

Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.

Day 8Explore Thimphu

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 9Visit Punakha and Wangdue

Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.

Day 10Return toward Paro

Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.

Day 11Paro Valley sightseeing

Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.

Day 12Depart Paro

Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
  • City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
  • Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
  • Local access and trip arrangements required for the route

Budget separately

  • International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
  • Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
  • Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
  • Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme

Before you set out.

Comfortable daily hill walking and preparation for consecutive active days. Discuss the route, steps and overnight conditions before choosing the trek.

Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages and camping on the mountain route; camp support and equipment to be agreed.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Can the daily walking plan change?

Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.

Are all twelve days spent trekking?

No. The programme combines the Paro hills walking route with arrival, travel and cultural visits in western Bhutan.

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