Chelela Nature Trek
Overview
Chele La Nature Trek is best suited for individuals who want to experience the high Himalayas in just a short amount of time. It is a moderate-difficult trek spanning three days. Trekking begins from the Haa valley to Paro, the journey will be filled with picturesque sceneries, refreshing forests and views of spectacular snow-capped mountains. The pinnacle of the trek is Kung Karpo, at an altitude of 4,350m. Historically, it used to be a famous sky burial and is dotted with stone Cairns. This 3 day/2 night trek is rated EASY so is suitable for beginners although still requires a reasonable level of fitness. It commences from the Paro town and terminates north up the valley. It is recommended between March to early June and late September to November. The maximum altitude is 3,700 metres.
Paro to Chonana, distance 14kms (altitude 3,500m)
The trek begins from the Hotel Olathang in Paro. Most of the day is a gradual climb through pine forests and farmland featuring some delightful farm houses. The view of the Paro valley from the trail is superb.
Overnight Tented Campsite.
Chonana to Domsela, distance 16kms (altitude 3,700m)
This is a superb trekking day, where you continue to ascend for about 5 hours to Chele La (pass) at 3700 metres, allowing for plenty of stops along the way. The trail leads through forests filled with many species of primula and rhododendron. After crossing the pass trek along the ridge and, weather permitting, views of the eastern Himalaya range can be excellent.
Overnight Tented Campsite
Domsela to Kyichu/Paro, time 5 hours.
The journey is downhill all the way today and follows the old trail between Haa Valley and Paro Valley. Trek through dense forests and ending at the revered Kyichu Lhakang in the Paro valley. This temple, one of the oldest in Bhutan, boasts an orange tree that perpetually bears fruit in the courtyard.
On completion of trek transfer by road to Paro town to your overnight accommodation.
What's Included?
- Private guided tour
- Visas for Bhutan
- Airport transfers
- Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels
- A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide
- An experienced driver
- A tour vehicle
- Entry fees & road permits
- Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
- Mineral bottled water
- Set of traditional costume (to be return at the end of your stay)
- Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip
What's Excluded?
- Flight into Bhutan via Bhutan Airlines & Drukair (can be arranged with us)
- Flight on other airline to catch Bhutan Flight
- Meals at 4-5 stars restaurants
- Hotel stay outside of Bhutan
- Expenditure of personal nature
- Travel Insurance (can be arranged with us)
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Museum or Park fees
- Alcoholic drink.