Trek To Nub Tsho Na Pata - 12 Days
About this tour
Experience 11 nights and 12 days in Bhutan while trekking one of the country's most beautiful routes, to Nub Tsho Na Pata. You'll experience the best of Bhutan's Western regional while also enjoying the opportunity to take in the country's significant biodiversity and vivid landscape along the trek.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Paro to Wangdue Phodrang
Arrive at Paro International Airport Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong Drive to Punakha (3 hours) Stop at Dochula Pass to take in Himalayan views Evening Hike to Chimi Lhakhang (1 hour) Overnight in Punakha hotel
Day 2: Wangdue Phodrang
Visit historic Punakha Dzong Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Monastery (1 hour) Gentle Rafting on the Mochhu River Picnic Lunch Visit the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Dinner at a local home with the family Overnight in Punakha hotel
Day 3: Wangdue Phodrang
Drive to Gangtay/Phobjikha Valley (3 hours) Visit the sacred Gangtay Goenba Meet Karma, the injured Black Necked Crane at the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature Dinner at a local home Overnight in Gangtey hotel
Day 4: Wangdue Phodrang to Thimphu
Hike the Gangtay Nature Trail (1.5 hours) Drive to Thimphu (5 hours) Overnight in Thimphu hotel
Day 5: Thimphu
Morning stroll at the National Memorial Chorten Visit the site of the Buddha Dordenma Statue Kunselphodrang-Debsi Trail Hike (1 hour) Lunch at Simply Bhutan Take in local life at the Bhutan Post Explore the Traditional Art School Overnight in Thimphu hotel
Day 6: Thimphu to Haa Dzongkhag
Drive to Haa Valley (3 hours) Stop at Chelela Pass, Bhutan's highest motor pass Haa Valley Hike (1.5 hours) Dinner at a local home Overnight in Haa lodge
Day 7: Haa Dzongkhag
Start Nub Tshona Pata Trek Overnight: Camp
Day 8: Haa Dzongkhag
Nub Tshona Pata Trek Overnight: Camp
Day 9: Haa Dzongkhag
Nub Tshona Pata Trek Overnight: Camp
Day 10: Haa Dzongkhag to Paro
End: Nub Tshona Pata Trek Meal and Traditional Hot Stone Water Bath at local home Drive to Paro (1 hour) Overnight in Paro hotel
Day 11: Paro
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (4 hours) Visit Paro Town Overnight in Paro hotel
Day 12: Paro
Today is your departure date, but we hope you are leaving us with incredible memories of your trek and your time in Bhutan! We hope you enjoy the views from your flight as you look out onto the Himalayan peaks in the distance.
What's included
What to know
Hiking boots Long-sleeved shirts and pants Warm and cool layers Hat Sunglasses and sunscreen Toiletries (personal care products) Adaptors and chargers for your devices Cash to exchange to buy any personal items
Route & locations
Paro to Wangdue Phodrang