Dagala Trek - 8 Days

Fly on the wings of Dragon to the international airport in Paro, Bhutan. On a clear day, the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational, including Mt. Everest (if you are flying from Delhi and Kathmandu), but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep, turn to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. On arrival in Paro, you will be received by the Heavenly Bhutan team by offering welcome scarfs and transferred to Thimphu by private vehicle. Depending on your arrival time, we can proceed for the city sightseeing or relax in the hotel. If time permits, visit the weekend market (Thu-Sun). Vegetable vendors from different pockets of the country come to sell their products. In the evening we will explore the city by walk or visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne room of His Majesty the King. Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha over the most beautiful Dochula pass 3150m. Candle like 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens built over the pass gives an amazing photo stop. On a clear day, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the highest mountains of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. After the break, continue the scenic downhill drive. Visit Lamperi Botanical Garden that gives a wide knowledge of flora and fauna of Bhutan. Visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan. Enjoy the walks on the suspension bridge over Male River, said to be the longest of its kind in Bhutan. Join the nuns for evening prayer at Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup nunnery which ends the day. Overnight in Punakha, altitude 1350m.

After breakfast, take a hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. Drive to Thimphu and visit folk heritage houses to understand the lifestyle of Bhutanese at the rural community, visit the School of Arts and crafts (closed on Sundays, government holidays) students are taught 13 different arts that take over 4 years to graduate from the training school. Drive pass by Memorial Chorten built-in memory of late 3rd King. Visit Buddha viewpoint, world largest sitting Buddha. Visit Takin reserve national animal which has unique creation history behind. Overnight in Thimphu.

The morning after breakfast, we will drive to the village of Genekha through narrow farm road, from where our trek begins. The trek begins with a steep climb for more than 2 hrs till you reach the pass of Chakula 3200m, which offers a magnificent view of the mountain peaks. After the pass, you will follow the ridge for the rest of the day.

Follow the ridge for till you reach the pass. Lunch in Japhula pass. After lunch, the trail is all downhill with a magnificent landscape view. As you descend down you will realize how fast the vegetation changes. Camp by the big ground offering a magnificent view of the northern ranges of Bhutanese mountains.

Morning enjoys the sunrise view over the mountain peaks, subject to weather conditions. Start slowly as today is the easiest day of the trek. After breakfast descends down through the mixed vegetation, finally reaching the main motorable road of Chamgang village. See off all the wonderful trekking crew and we will head to Paro by car which will take about an hour. Overnight in Paro, altitude 2200m.

After our breakfast, drive to the base of trekking point, from here you will hike to Taktsang Monastery or often called Tiger Nest Temple, which is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) meditated. The eighth-century old monastery is perched on a rock overlooking a sheer drop and clings seemingly impossible to a cliff at 900m above the valley floor. Tiger Nest Temple is considered, one of the must-visit places around the world before we die. The hike is almost 2 hours, uphill at 30 to 40 degrees inclined for an average trekker however it might take a full day for some depending on your pace. First of half of the hike pulls up to the cafeteria feels never ending however from the half point due to magical structure at your close sight, you are energized to push further. You actually feel very near, push yourself a little further you are at the feet of the Tiger Nest, filled with joys and happiness never like before. And on the way back, you can run down, it is easy always. After the trek, since you will be totally exhausted you will end the day with a perfect hot stone bath with dinner at the farmhouse. You will save for going expensive massage and enjoy the traditional therapy bath. Enjoy the heavenly services. Overnight in Paro.