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On this trek, you will have enchanting view of Mount Jumolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsherimgang mountains. You will also have distant view of Mount Kanchenjongga of Sikkim. The first day of the trek, commences from the Haa Valley at 2670m. We walk north of the Haa Valley through country-side against the stream through yak summer grazing land. After making the last steep ascent for an hour we arrive out campsite at Sagala at 3550m. The last two days of the trek is a walk along the high ridges that offer amazing views of Mountains and Valleys of Paro and Haa beneath. The last leg of the trek is a steep ascent till the Kung Karpo at an altitude of 4350m. Its famous sky burial marked by stone cairns and old mediation hut.
DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO – THIMPHU
Arrive at Paro airport from your travel destination. As you land at Paro airport you will come across many small villages. Paro is a small fertile valley in western Bhutan. The place offers a beautiful view of Paro airport and traditional villages from a viewpoint where you will be going. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 02: PARO – DOCHULA PASS VIA THIMPHU
Visit Dochula pass one of the beautiful passes that offer excellent views of ten Himalayan ranges including Gangkar Puensum Bhutans highest Mountain. Dochula Pass is about 45 minutes drive from Thimphu. The Pass offers not only the view of the Himalayas but also offers a beautiful hike.
Enjoy the day with coffee at Dochula Cafe and drive back to Paro and rest at Hotel.
DAY 03: PARO CHELE LA TREK
Trek start early morning after breakfast from Bondey towards Chelela pass. Chele La (Pass) & Haa Valley Only (Border of Bhutan and China): At an elevation of 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour’s drive along a thickly forested road is this Pass-a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountains of Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor.
The top of the pass blooms with rhododendrons in a variety of colours pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet. Start the trek towards Kiligoenpa. It is one one-hour trek from Chelela. In the Evening: Stroll Through the Market of Paro& Overnight Stay at Paro.
DAY 04: Paro to Airport and See Off
Your last day of Chelela Trek ends today. Please make sure your documents are in place and you need to report at least 3 hours ahead of your flight time. Our team will assist you to the airport and bid you farewell.
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TOUR COST
For Tour cost and details according to pax do call us at +97577256770 or mail us at info@aogateways.com / aogateways@gmail.com
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Minimum of 3 star rated accommodation
– All meals (excluding alcoholic beverages
– All internal transportation (excluding domestic flights if any)
– Airport pick-drop
– Professional English-Speaking guide and driver
– All road permits and entry fees
– Government fee, royalty and surcharges
– Adventure Equipment
– Camp Assistances
– All services and assistance before, during and after the trip
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
– Flight into Bhutan (Can be arranged with us)
– Hotel stay outside Bhutan
– Expenditure of personal nature
– Tips for the guide and driver
– Alcoholic drinks/Beverages- Travel insurance
SUITABLE MONTHS
Whole year round
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
– Prior to your trip to Bhutan you need to wire transfer the full tour payment with Alpha & Omega Gateways specified as the ultimate beneficiary.
– After the wire transfer is completed, the receipt copy should be emailed to us as our reference for your tour confirmation.
– Please note that it takes minimum two to three working days for the payment to be deposited in our local Bank.