Juniper Trail Trek
Tour Overview : Juniper Trail Trek
Juniper Trail offers an in-depth experience of trekking in Bhutan combining a short trek with a diverse insight into the country’s culture. Trek gives you an opportunity to visit a fascinating place in Bhutan. The Juniper Trail trek is carefully designed by our experienced trekking adventure team. After all, it offers you the best way to experience rural Bhutan. Additionally, during the trek, we will meet many interesting and charming people.
This trek in Bhutan has been researched and routed by our team in the year of 2006. Moreover, after finagling the route we gave a unique name – The Juniper Trail. Our local guides consider Juniper Trail as one of the best short treks in Bhutan. Similarly, in the lower valleys of Paro and Thimphu, the landscapes and Thimphu are dominated by striking dzongs. The monasteries are visually spectacular and truly fascinating places for the visitors. Book your holiday trip to Bhutan and enjoy the most unique trip in the world.
Itinerary
Day 01:Arrive in Paro
Flying into the country’s only airport, in the beautiful Paro valley, the clear mountain air, forested ridges, imposing monasteries and welcoming Bhutanese people in their striking national dress, provides a breath-taking first impression. On arrival at Paro airport, after immigration and custom formalities, your guide from Bhutan Excursion for the trip will receive you and transfer you to the hotel.
Later on, take an evening stroll along the main street, and perhaps visit a few handicrafts shops or take refreshments at a local cafe or bar.
Day 02 : Hike towards Taktsang Monastery / Tiger's Nest
Today, we hike up to the famous cliff-hermitage called Taktsang, the ‘Tiger’s Nest.’ This monastic retreat is built into a sheer cliff face high above the Paro valley. Legend has it that the Tibetan Buddhist saint Padmasambhava flew across the Himalayas on the back of a tiger and landed here, bringing Buddhism to Bhutan. The trail to the monastery climbs through beautiful pine forest and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. After visiting what is known as one of the most venerated pilgrimage sites in the country, we will go off the beaten track further up to the temples that are on the hilltops above Tiger’s Nest. It’s so peaceful there and you can really communicate with nature as you enjoy the views from the top be it that of mountains or the valley. No wonder that some monks have chosen this place to meditate for their life! To go down, we are following a different path that takes us through the pristine thick forest of oaks and rhododendrons festooned with Spanish mosses.
Day 03 :Chuzomtoe - Tsendu La
It’s about 02-hour drive to the trailhead at Chuzomtoe (3310m) to begin your trek from where there is a superb view of Bhutan’s Himalaya on a clear day. The trail runs gradually up along the ridge for over two hours till the base of a treeless peak, occasionally passing by beautiful meadows that are being used by the yak herders to keep their yaks in winter. The trail then traverses for sometime before you make your way up through the thick alpine forest of firs, rhododendrons and junipers to Tsendu La, a beautiful meadow on top of the ridge with breathtaking views, be it of mountains or of valleys underneath.
Day 04 : Tsendu La - Pangka La
After the late breakfast, we will trek down the hill till we get to Dongle La pass (3565m) which is marked by an old two-legged Chorten. This pass is along the forsaken ancient mule track between Paro and Ha valleys. This route was like the present-day highway not so long ago, with traffic of mules and people being the beast of burden in the same way. From here, the trail goes gradually up through the alpine forest till you get above the tree line in the vicinity of huge meadow of Pangka La.
Day 05 : Pangka La - Chele La
It is worth rising up early in the morning to see the sunrise over the eastern Himalayan mountains or just to experience the solitude of this heaven-like place on earth. After enjoying the peace and serenity of this place, we will start the last day of our trek sliding down slowly along the wide and well-used yak’s trail for a while till it gets level. Along the ridge, we will come across some yak herder’s camps and then we have a short climb before we make our way down to yet another abandoned mule track at Dzongle La (3565m). From here, the path gets more of level traversing along one side of the rocky ridge till you get to the finishing point of your trek at the highest motorable pass in the country which is marked with the grove of fluttering prayer flags known as Chele La (3750m).
Day 06 : Departure from Paro Airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch the onward flight. Bid farewell to the remote and legendary Dragon Kingdom disappearing again behind its guardian mountains. Tashi Delek.
What's Included in Package
- Bhutan visa fee
- Government royalty & taxes
- Dedicated English speaking tour guide
- Dedicated tour vehicle and driver
- 3-star accommodation (twin sharing)
- Daily 3 meals (B/L/D)
- Airport transfers
- Bottled water
What's Not Included in Package
- Flights to and from Bhutan
- Personal expense/shopping
- Alcoholic Beverages
- 4 or 5 star accommodation (extra charges will apply)
- Travel insurance
- Entry fees to parks and monuments
- Tips for guide and driver
VISA
Visas are required for travelling to Bhutan, and applications are processed through Truly Shangri-La Travels Company in Conjunction with tour.
TOUR PAYMENTS
Advance tour payment in full for your entire tour must be sent to Truly Shangri-La travels by bank transfer at least 30 days in advance to conform your reservation. For more detail mail us at info@trulyshangri-La