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Chele La Nature Trek
Duration
15 Days
Trip Type
Trekking, Sightseeing
Meal & Accommodation
Full board in Bhutan, breakfast in Nepal
Group Size
2 to10 Persons (Max. on request)
Transport
Flight & private vehicle
Arrival On
Kathmandu
Departure From
Kathmandu
Best Month
March to June & Sep to Dec
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Price
USD $4695
Per Person
| Activities: | Trekking, Sightseeing | Fitness Level: | Moderate to Strenuous |
| Max Elevation: | 3650 m | Transportation: | Flight & private vehicle |
| Best Month: | March to June & Sep to Dec | Group Size: | 2 to10 Persons (Max. on request) |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Full board in Bhutan, breakfast in Nepal | Duration: | 15 Days |
| Accommodation: | Hotel and tented accommodation | Price: | USD 4695 per person |
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Overview
Trip Overview:
Chele La Nature Trek is an amazing trek in Bhutan that takes you through the Chele La Pass (3,780m/12,402ft), one of the highest passes situated in Bhutan. The trek offers a combined experience of the natural and cultural wonders of the region. It is one of the easiest treks in Bhutan that is about two weeks long.
We get an amazing view of the dwarf rhododendrons and many species of primula in the trail. The best season to trek is from March to May and September to December during the spring and autumn season. In the spring season, the forest in the region is filled with color and a variety of vegetation.
Throughout the trail, we will cross several mountains, sight stunning landscapes, and lush green forests, and spend time in a peaceful environment. The trek also offers us a spectacular and eye-catching view of Mount Jumolhari, Mount Jichu Drake, and Mount Tsherimgang. We can also enjoy the panoramic view of two great valleys, Paro and Haa while crossing the pass.
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trip preparation
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro (2,135m/7,000 ft)
Day 04: Explore Paro yourself
Day 05: Paro to Chonana, 4-5 hrs walking
Day 06: Chonana to Jebkarpo, 5-6 hrs walking
Day 07: Jebkarpo to Lower Mingula, 4-5 hrs walking
Day 08: Lower Mingula to Thong, 5-6 hrs walking
Day 09: Thong to Drugyel Dzong, 3-4 hrs walking
Day 10: Drive to Thimpu, 2 hours
Day 11: Thimpu to Wangduephodrang
Day 12: Wangduephodrang to Paro
Day 13: Fly from Paro to Kathmandu
Day 14: Half-day Kathmandu valley sightseeing
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation with breakfast
✅ Farewell dinner(Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel costs within itineraries
✅ Government Registered guide (English speaking, First Aid and Eco trained)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees
❌ International airfare to and from Bhutan
❌ Lunch and dinner apart from the tour except for welcome & fare well dinner
❌ Any extra night accommodations because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the tour (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
Itinerary
Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport, our representative will be waiting to welcome you and assists you to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After taking some time to get refreshed, you'll meet again. We'll then transfer for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. We will also have a short briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
In the morning, we will go for an early breakfast at the hotel. Then, we will be ready after breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. We will visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We will take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrines of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is a place of thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys will be giggling with you. You can take some time to explore the surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa another pilgrimage center which is the most popular and important place for Buddhists. You can also explore with a rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise.After visiting Bouddhanath stupa, we'll drive to the City of Devotees (Bhaktapur). This traditional and traffic-free town is the third biggest town in the Valley. We'll explore the medieval-like squares, courtyards, and temples of this vibrant town. After a stop for lunch at a restaurant in Bhaktapur, the time finally arrives to drive back to Kathmandu. We will then meet up with the travel manager for your Bhutan tour briefing and overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, you'll be transferred to the International airport for your flight to Paro with dramatic Himalayan scenery flight arrives at Paro. A Bhutanese representative will pick up you and transfer you to the hotel. After being refreshed, we will have a short briefing and start our trip. Paro is a small town situated in a beautiful and peaceful valley. We'll visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong in its strategic position where it once defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On a clear day, Mount Chomolhari (7,320m) can be seen towering over the dzong. From here, we'll continue on and take a short hike (2-3 hours) uphill through traditional villages and pine forests to reach the viewpoint at Taktsang Monastery. Horses can also be arranged for the journey uphill for an extra payment. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. We'll continue on through the beautiful valley to visit the watchtower, known locally as Ta-Dzong. The tower was housed in the National Museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. After visiting around, we will explore the local market as well and back to the hotel overnight.
You will have a full day at leisure in the Paro valley. You can spend your day exploring the most beautiful part of the town or acclimatize yourself with a hike to the Taktsang monastery. The monastery meaning a tiger's den lies at an altitude of 3,000m which takes about 2 to 3 hours to hike. The monastery was gutted by fire in 1998 but the remains of the structure still attract visitors. The Royal Government has taken immediate steps to restore and reconstruct the old structure. Tea and snacks will be served at the cafeteria where you can gaze at this beautiful monument built during the 17th century. After exploring the area, we will stroll back to the hotel for the overnight. In the remaining time, we will visit the local market and surrounding areas.
After breakfast, we'll take a drive to the trekking starting point. We will start our walk with a gradual uphill through the farmhouses from where we can see a good view of the landscapes. On arrival at Chonana, we'll stop for the overnight at camp.
We will continue our trek almost uphill. You can walk at your pace and frequently stopping will help to go further. All the trails will go through the forest filled with many species of Primula and Rhododendrons. After arriving at the top, we get an amazing scenic Himalayan range along Chele La. We will then walk through the ridge and overnight at camp at Jebkarpo.
In the early morning, we will wake up to see lovely scenic views of Mt. Chomolharo, Jichu Drake, and Tshrim Gang at sunrise. After breakfast, we will trek onward along the ridge with a scenic picturesque view. The place also offers a bird's eye view of Paro and Haa valley and on arrival at Mingula. We'll stop at the camp.
We'll continue our journey. The trail offers us an excellent view of the mountains and valleys passing some across yak herders' camp. We will visit one of the camps and enjoy their companionship. As a tradition, you will be offered butter tea or chang (local wine) on the trail. We will enjoy ourselves with locals and overnight at camp.
We will have an easy walk this morning. The walk will descend trails all the way through pine and rhododendron forests. We will then arrive near the ruined fortress which once defended the valley from Tibetan Invasion during the 17th Century. We will then take a drive back to Paro.
We will drive to the Capital city of Bhutan. This will be a pleasant drive, mainly due to the well-maintained road throughout Bhutan. Upon our arrival at the Thimpu, we will check into the Hotel. You'll have time to rest and be refreshed. In the afternoon, we will take you to visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and the 15th-century Changangkha monastery. We will also take the trip to Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan. We will then drive further down with a good view of the Thimphu valley. On the way back, we will have one more visit to the new Drupthob nunnery. We will then stroll back to the hotel or spend the rest of the time exploring the local market and overnight at the hotel.
We will visit the surrounding areas after breakfast. We will be visiting the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop, and Handicraft centers. In the afternoon, we will drive for around 3 hours to reach Wangduephodrang crossing through the Dochula pass(3,100m). In fine weather, you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain Mt. Gangar Punsum (7,520 m). The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of the lobes. We will also visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
In the early morning, we will drive for about 45 minutes to Punakha. We will visit the Punakha Dzong which served as the old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fires. Every year during the month of February, a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. After exploring the place, we will drive to Thimphu and further to Paro village for an overnight at the Kichu resort.
We'll transfer to the airport at Paro in the early morning to catch our short but very scenic flight over the Himalayan range to reach Kathmandu, Nepal. We will catch the great views of Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim Gang, and Jichu Drake on the return flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu, we'll pick up the transfer to the hotel. In the remaining time, you can rest and relax at the hotel or explore the Thamel area.
After your breakfast at the hotel, we'll be ready for Kathmandu valley sightseeing for about three hours. We will visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as the monkey temple covering a wide range area with the highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the old royal palace of Kathmandu. We can see a lot of temples, architecture, and Kumari (living goddess) in the area. In the afternoon, we will return back to the hotel for the lunch. You can spend the remaining time for the last minutes shopping or simply relaxing at the hotel.
On the last day of the trip, you are free for the last minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. If you are not choosing to depart, you can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
FAQ
The trek to Chele La Nature Trek is 12 days long on average. Mostly, the trek starts easily enjoying the view of mountains, hills, and places.
No, The Chele La Nature Trek is not difficult. It is one of the very easy treks enjoying mountains and hills and sightseeing the places and other places in Bhutan.
The best time to enjoy the trek to the Chele La is from March to May and September to December. The autumn and spring season filled with greenery is the best time to trek.
Punakha is the former capital of Bhutan. There are many interesting sites and places to visit in Punakha where you can visit the Dzongs.
Departure Date
Departure dates for Chele La Nature TrekWe provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.
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