ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:
Day 1: Drukair flight to Paro
Arrival in Paro – Paro visit
Day 2: Visit of Taktsang (Paro)
Day 3: On trek - Drukyel Dzong to Shana (5 hours)
Day 4: On Trek - Shana to Soi Thangthanka (6/7 hours)
Day 5: On Trek - Soi Thangthanka to Jhomolhari base camp, Jangothang (4/5 hours)
Day 6: On trek - rest day at Jhomolhari base camp
Day 7: On trek - Jangothang to Lingshi via Nyele La (5/6 hours)
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Day 8: On trek - Lingshi to Shodu via Yale La (8 hours)
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Day 9: On trek - Shodu to Barshong (4/5 hours)
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Day 10: On trek - Barshong to Dolamkencho (4 hours)
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Day 11: On trek - Dolamkencho to Dodena (3 hours) and Thimphu (45 min drive)
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Day 12: visit of Thimphu
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Day 13: Drive to Punakha, visit of Punakha
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Day 14: Drive to Thimphu and visit of Chime Lhakhang en route
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Day 15: early morning drive to Paro - exit
DESCRIPTION:
The Dodena trek is one of the most popular treks in the kingdom. Starting from the Paro valley and ending in Thimphu, this trek offers some of the most breathtaking views of Mount Jhomolhari (7,314 m), one of the holiest and highest mountains in Bhutan. Stretching over a period of 9 days, the route passes through two high altitude passes, the Yale La (4,950 m) and the Nyele La (4,890 m), making this trek a demanding one. The best season to go on this trek is from April to June and September to November.
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Before and after the trek, Namkha has arranged a brief tour of the western cultural centers of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha so that you may marvel at the beauty of Bhutanese architecture, religion and cultural traditions.
~$3780
15 Days/14 Nights Trekking Tour (9 days on trek)
DODENA TREK
15
days
PRICE INCLUDES:
Twin sharing accommodation in government approved A-class hotels
All meals
Royalty Fee
All transport within Bhutan
All Trekking equipment
Airport transfers
Entrance fees
All permits
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
The best seasons to visit Bhutan are Spring and Autumn. During the months of March till May, the Kingdom enjoys beautiful days and moderately cold nights. Flowers are in full bloom and it is also a perfect time to go trekking. The months of September till the end of November are equally sunbathed. The autumn light is particularly clear compared to the Spring and provides a photographer’s paradise! Autumn and Spring are also the festival seasons where you can coincide your trip with one of them. See our festival page here for dates.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
All international airfare
Any expenses of personal nature
Personal Medical Insurance
Travel insurance
Visa Fee (30$)
Airport Taxes (if applicable)
Tips to local staff
GRADE: MODERATE/DEMANDING
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE ON TREK: 4950 mts/16240 ft
NUMBER OF PASSES ON TREK: 2
Yale La (4950 mts/16240 ft)
Nyele La (4890 mts/16043 ft)