It is a 6-day trek. You can see large number of lovely high altitude lakes on this trek. Although the trek is easy and short, there are some stretches with long steep climbs. It starts from Simtokha in Thimphu ends in Genekha, Thimphu. Best Season: March- November.

Proposed Schedule:
Day 01: Arrive Paro International Airport
Day 02: Paro Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro – Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 04: Thimphu Sightseeing
Day 05: Thimphu – Talekha
Day 06: Talekha – Japhuna
Day 07: Japhuna – Jaduna
Day 08: Jaduna – Labatama
Day 09: Labatama (Halt)
Day 10: Labatama – Genekha
Day 11: Genekha – Paro
Day 12: Paro – Excursion to Taktshang Monastery
Day 13: Departure from Paro International Airport

Day 01: Arrive Paro International Airport
During the journey to Paro, one will experience breath taking view of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by representatives of our tour operator, who will escort you to the Hotel where arrangements have been made for two nights.
Evening: relax at the hotel or take a stroll around the hotel compound.

Day 02: Paro - Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive in the morning to the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong 16 km up the valley. Built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the Dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of the peak of Mt. Jhomolhari (Mountain of the Goddess 7,3146 m).
On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang (temple) that was built in 659 A.D. by the Tibetan King Srongsen Gampo, as one of the 108 such Monasteries which he built in various places to spread Buddhism. It is considered one of the holiest places in Bhutan as it marks the advent of Buddhism in the country. Kyichu Monastery is located between Drugyal Dzong and Paro town.
After lunch at the Hotel visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower of the Rinchenpung Dzong. It was converted into the National Museum in 1968. Below the museum is the Rinchenpung Dzong. This massive fortress located on a small hill just above the Paro river (Pachu) in the Paro valley houses the District Administration office and the Monk Body. It was built in 1645 AD. A short walk takes you to the base of the Dzong and across a cantilever, shingle covered traditional bridge.
In the evening after tea at the Hotel take a stroll to the Paro Town.

Day 03: Paro - Thimphu Sightseeing
Drive to Thimphu takes about two hours with a distance of 60 Km. Check in at Hotel. After some rest visit the following places:
Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan, Majesty who reigned the Kingdom from 1952 - 1972.
The National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved.
Visit Tashichho Dzong. This is the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the government ministries, office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and senior monks.
Evening: Reception by your hosts with cultural show.

Day 04: Thimphu - Sightseeing
Visit Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It was built in 1629 A.D. It houses the largest monastic schools in the country.
Visit the wood craft and painting school where traditional art and crafts are still kept alive.
Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are displayed and can be purchased.
Lunch and afternoon siesta
Early evening will be left free to stroll around Thimphu valley and its town.
Evening: Relax at Thimphu's numerous modern health clubs and beauty parlors where sauna, steam, gym, beauty treatment including hair dressing, skin care (with pure herbal products) and body massage services are available. Our guides will show you where these are if you wish.

Day 05: Thimphu - Talekha
The trek starts from Simtokha Dzong where the ponies and camping crew members will be waiting with ponies. The trek trail leads through blue pine and evergreen forests till Talekha village which lies at an altitude of 2925m. The first two hours are difficult climb but the remaining two hours are pleasant walk through all blue pine forests. The Talekha village consists of five houses and a huge temple called Tale-Lhakhang. Overnight at Talekha campsite.

Day 06: Talekha - Japhuna
The trek leads you through thick forests of blue pine and evergreen oak trees into soft pine and spruce forests for about two and half hours. For lunch halt at a yak camp site. Here the tree line ends. After lunch you cross Jelezela pass at 4000m altitude. From the pass, one can have a breathtaking view of Thimphu valley and its surrounding mountain ridges. After crossing two ridges, you arrive at the second campsite, Japhuna, at 3800m altitude.

Day 07: Japhuna - Jaduna
The trail from Japhuna takes you up and down over several ridges for about four hours till you come across a small stream where you will find two trails which will lead you to the same destination. Along the route, there are many small lakes. After another hour and a half climb through rhododendron shrubs, you reach the third campsite which is also a yak camp at 4100m altitude.

Day 08: Jaduna - Labatama
There are two trails, one going on the left side of Aum Jomo (highest peak in the Dagala range), and the other onto the right side of Aum Jomo over the Jomigue pass and Setso Yumtso lakes. We follow the trail that goes on the right side of Aum Jomo and climb up to the Jomigue pass (4460m) after passing the Dungka Tso lake. From the pass, you can see beautiful views of the high mountains towards the northern Bhutan. After the pass, you descend for about two hours to reach Labatama yak camp by the side of the Yumtso lake where you camp for the night.

Day 09: Labatama (halt)
You can visit several lakes and enjoy a good fishing day in the lakes or go back to Jomigue pass and climb Aum Jomo till the summit (5050m) which will take about 5-6 hours.

Day 10: Labatama - Genekha
On this day you leave the lovely pasture of Labana and move out of Dagala range. The trail ascends gradually through beautiful landscape till you reach Pagalaptsa pass (4170m), the highest point of the day.
From the pass, you have beautiful views of the Genekha village and a portion of the Paro valley. After the pass, you gradually climb down through thick Rhododendron shrubs and thick oak forest till you reach Genekha village. Overnight in camp in Genekha.

Day 11: Genekha - Paro
A short walk will bring you to the motor road where your transport will be waiting. Drive to Paro which is about 45 Kms and takes less than an hour.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 12: Paro - Excursion to Taktsang Monastery.
Early morning drive up to Satsam Chorten (15 km from Paro Town) and hike up to Taktsang Monastery. The name Taktsang means "Tiger’s Nest". The Monastery is perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800 metres (over 2600 ft ). and overlooks the Paro Valley. Taktsang is one of the most venerated pilgrimme sites in the Himalayan world and it has 13 holy places. However, most people can only visit the main site called Taktsang Pelphug. The main Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche's meditation cave by the fourth Desi Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay in 1684.
According to the legend, Taktsang Monastery was founded by Guru Padamasanbhava in the eighth century. It is believed that the Guru came to this place on the back of a tigress from Khengpajong in the Kurtoe region and meditated for three months in a cave at Taktsang and converted the people of Paro valley to Buddhism. The legend has it that the tigress was actually his favorite consort, Yeshe Tsogyel, whom he transformed to a flying tigress for the purpose of this journey.
Picnic lunch at the Taktsang cafeteria. The round trip hike takes about 4 hours.

Day 13: Depart for Paro International Airport
Seen off by representatives of our tour operator or your guide.