Chelela Pass Trek

7 Nights / 8 Days

An exploration trip in Paro plus an easy 3-day trek from the north of Haa valley, trailing along scenic mountains between Haa and Paro. Spectacular views of Mount Jumolhari (7,314m) and Mount Jichu Drake (6,989m).

Trek through lush forests, endless meadows, and pristine Bhutanese landscape. Trek duration: 3 days.

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An exploration trip in Paro plus an easy 3-day trek from the north of Haa valley, trailing along scenic mountains between Haa and Paro. Spectacular views of Mount Jumolhari (7,314m) and Mount Jichu Drake (6,989m).

Trek through lush forests, endless meadows, and pristine Bhutanese landscape. Trek duration: 3 days.

Day 01
Arrive in Paro
Paro · 2,300m

Welcome! Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong and National Museum (Ta Dzong). Overnight in Paro.

Day 02
Paro sightseeing
Paro · Full day · 2,300m

Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest, 3,120m). Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (7th century). Overnight in Paro.

Day 03
Paro to Thimphu
Paro → Thimphu · 55km · ~1.5hrs · 2,400m

Visit National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point (51.5m), Tashichho Dzong. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 04
Thimphu to Haa
Thimphu → Haa · 2,700m

Drive to Haa valley via Chelela Pass (3,988m), the highest motorable road in Bhutan. Stunning views. Overnight in Haa.

Day 05
⛰ Chelela Pass Trek – Day 1
Haa → Trek Camp

⛰ TREK DAY 1 — Begin the Chelela Pass trek from north of Haa valley. Trek through lush forests and meadows. Views of Mount Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. Overnight at camp.

Day 06
⛰ Chelela Pass Trek – Day 2
Trek · Full day

⛰ TREK DAY 2 — Continue along scenic mountains between Haa and Paro. Pristine landscape with Himalayan panoramas. Overnight at camp.

Day 07
⛰ Chelela Pass Trek – Day 3
Trek Camp → Paro

⛰ TREK DAY 3 — Final day of trek, descend towards Paro. Farewell dinner with local family. Hot stone bath. Last night in Paro.

Day 08
Depart Paro
Paro Airport · Departure

Tashi Delek! We hope to welcome you back!

  • Bhutan visa fee
  • 3-star and 4-star hotels (camping on trek)
  • Three meals daily
  • Bottled water
  • SDF US$100/night/person
  • 5% GST
  • Museum fees
  • Private car with driver
  • Licensed guide trek guide
  • Gho or Kira dress
  • Bhutan SIM card
  • Camping equipment
  • Walking sticks
  • Personal expenses, laundry, beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Airfares
  • Airport taxes
  • Excess baggage
  • Tips
  • Services not mentioned

Paro → Thimphu → Haa → Chelela Pass Trek → Paro

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