Mountains, Rivers and Dzongs

This trip offers many different aspects of Bhutan. The 3 nights/4 days trek is diverse with beautiful scenery, amazing views of the snow-capped Eastern Himalayan peaks, a high-altitude monastery and some high-altitude lakes.
Pho Chhu River: An easy Class II/III warm up section of the Pho Chhu (Male River) that has a classic finish as you float past the spectacular Punakha Dechenphodrang Dzong.
Mo Chhu River: A beautiful Class III/IV run on the upper stretches of the Mo Chhu (Female River)
The days that you’re not trekking/biking or rafting are spent sightseeing and learning about the Bhutanese culture, lifestyle and the Buddhist Dharma and the way to enlightenment

Day 1: Arrive in Paro (Bhutan) from Bangkok and check in to the hotel. Sightsee around the Paro Valley. Night at hot

Day 2: Day excursion to Taktsang Monastery perched on a cliff 3000 feet above and overlooking the Paro Valley. Night at Paro

Day 3: Start trek. Paro - Jele Dzong: Start trek above the Museum and gradually climb up to Jele Dzong. Overnight at camp. 5 hrs, Alt: 2590m

Day 4: Jele Dzong - Janetsho: The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron trees with beautiful views of mountains. Campsite near Janetsho lake. Campsite at the height of 3350m. 7 hrs, Alt: 3350m

Day 5: Janetsho - Phajoding: The trail continues with a gradual climb. If weather permits, beautiful views of Mt. Gangkhar Phunsum can be seen. Campsite near the monastery. Overnight at camp. 7 hrs, Alt: 3116m

Day 6: Phajoding - Thimpu Sightseeing: The trek to Thimpu is down hill through blue pine forest. Evening of leisure, overnight at the hotel in Thimpu. 3 hrs

Day 7: Thimpu - Punakha: Morning drive across the Dochula Pass (Alt: 3050m) where on a clear day one gets a picturesque view of the Eastern Himalayan Range. Enroute short hike thorugh a little village and rice paddy field to Chhimi Lhakang aka “Temple of the Divine Madman”. Night at Base Camp or Lodge

Day 8: Hike or bike to the put in of the lower Pho Chhu and raft that class II/III section past the Punakha Dzong. Picnic Lunch at the take out of the lower Pho Chhu. Late afternoon visit the Punakha Dzong. Night at base camp or lodge

Day 9: Bike or drive to the put in of the lower Mo Chhu and raft this class III/IV section and take out at base camp. After lunch do a short hike to the Khamsum Yulley Monastery. Night at base camp or lodge in Punakha.

Day 10: Morning head on back over the Dochula to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan. After checking in at the hotel in Thimphu, sightseeing around the Thimphu Valley. Night at hotel in Thimphu

Day 11: Sightseeing around the Thimphu Valley and souvenir shopping. Late afternoon drive back to Paro. Farewell dinner and cultural show at Paro. Night at hotel in Paro

Day 12: Departure: flight from Paro (Bhutan) to Bangkok