soe yaksa trek

OVERVIEW

Duration: 8 Nights 9 Days
Trek: Soe Yaksa Trek

Arrive at Paro Airport and visit to Ta Dzong – The National Museum of Bhutan and Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple of Bhutan built with the introduction of Buddhism in the country in 7th century by the Tibetan Dharma king to pin down the Himalayan evil. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Paro.

Hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery the default emblem of Bhutan constructed beautifully in the middle of the cliff where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in 8th century. The 3 hours hike monastery gained its popularity to the world in the late 90’s and the early 2,000 and due to its unique picturesque of the architecture. The travelers travel to these monastery as it is the highlight of the Bhutan tour where everyone try to get at least the half way. End your day with the relaxing traditional hot-stone bath which is good for bones and muscles especially after the long day hike. Overnight in Paro.

Drive to trailhead at Shana Zampa. The trail crosses the rivers, streams and beautiful mixed forests to a meadow called Thangthangkha (3,610m) where your first campsite stands. Enjoy you first night in the pollution free place with the chirping sounds of the birds in the silent night. Overnight at a camp in Thangthangkha.

Start your day hike through the beautiful rhododendron forests and high altitude valleys of yak herder’s camps. Later you will reach to Jangothang where you will come across yaks, and nomad’s campsite called Jangothang (4100m) which is also known as Jhomolhari camp. Enjoy the mesmerizing view of mt. jhomolhari throughout your day hike.

Overnight in Jangothang camp.

Adapt to the new altitude and spend a day in jangothang exploring the surrounding short hikes and beautiful herder camps. Enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Jhomolhari and Mt. Jowo drakey while waiting for the acclimatization. Prepare for the next day to hike and ascent to the higher height. Overnight in Jangothang.

The day hike trail crosses the head of Paro chhu and offers splendid views of Jhomolhari, Jowo drakey and Tserim gang through the hike. The beautiful hike above the tree line will lead to a pair of lakes at Tshophu (4,400m) and make a steep hike to Bonte La (4,500m) and get down to Soe Yaksa valley which is about 3,800 meters. Overnight at a camp in Soe-Yaksa valley.

Hike through the lush hillsides covered in rhododendron blooms during the season and the mixed forest.  Make a brief visit to the ruin of Sey Dzong which is the 17th century defending barrack/fortress. Walk through forests and valleys to reach Takhung La (4,520m). From the Takhung La, the trail gradually winds down to Thomphu shong (4,200m) which is known to the herder’s camp. Overnight at a camp in Thongphu Shong.

Climb the steep trail which leads to the Thomphu La (4,380m). The interesting hike through various wildflowers and rhododendron forest offers the glorious view of breathtaking views of several Himalayan peaks. Make a long steep downhill through the forest to reach Gunitsawa and Shana zampa, the starting of the trek where you will see your driver waiting for you to pick up to hotel. Overnight in Paro.

Drive to Paro airport to leave this beautiful Himalayan country and take a flight back to your homeland. We hope you have taken lots of everlasting photos and memories with new friends. We look forward to seeing you back to this enchanting Himalayan realm.