Soi Yaksa Trek-10 Days

Trip Introduction

Join our Soi Yaksa Trek package and enjoy trekking in one of the most biologically diverse environments in the world. This enchanting trek takes you to the base of Mount Jumolhari, one of the highest levels of Bhutan treks, the second highest unclimbed peak in the world.  As you walk along the rugged trails, the hike becomes a walking meditation. This 10 days trek has proved to be one of the best treks for nature lovers offering stunning views of peaks and alpine pastureland. While trekking on part of his BBC Himalaya Adventure 2010, Michael Palin exclaimed, "Farewell big, monumental, Himalayan peaks!" The trek also offers an opportunity to visit remote villages neighboring with Tibet, and learn traditional lifestyles of nomadic yak-herders and highland farmers.

After an acclimatization hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery, the trek starts from Drugyal Dzong. From there you will have a stunning view of 7513m Mount Jumolhari.  The initial days of the trek follow the Paro Chhu valley to Jangothang. The remaining days of the trek pass through high pastureland and also through such exotic places like Tshophu Lake (4380 meters) and Takhung La (4520 m). En route relish the startling views of of Jichu Drake (6989m) and Tshrim Khang (6789m).

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrive Paro (2250m / 7382ft) Crossing over the Himalaya Mountains, the flight to Paro offers spectacular views of the awesome peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by the guide at the airport ...read more »»

What's Included

• All meals, tea & snacks
• Government approved A category hotels on twin sharing basis in city and camping during trekking
• Round trip airport transfers and other transport as per itinerary
• Experienced English speaking guides and local staff
• All city tour
• Government taxes, permits, sightseeing entrance fees for museums and monuments
• Bhutan Visa fee
• Porter and pack animals for the trekking
• Trekking equipments like 2-men sleeping tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, and sleeping mats

What's Not Included

• Airfare to/from Paro, Bhutan
• Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet , laundry etc.)
• Trip cancellation and Medical/Evacuation Insurance
• Tips for Staff/guide

Tour Cost

Health & Experience Required

Trekking in Bhutan is physically demanding because of the distance and abrupt changes in elevation. Depending on the day of the trek, you will have to walk 5-8 hours covering ...read more »»

Accommodations

Hotels in Bhutan are approved and classified by the government as grade A, B and C. These government approved hotels are equivalent to 3-4 star hotels elsewhere. Based on availability at the time of your booking, we provide grade A hotels in Paro and Thimphu. We use Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort or similar in Paro, Hotel Migmar or similar in Thimpu and tent/camping during the trekking. Since the Soi Yaksa trek is designed on twin sharing basis, you share room with your fellow traveler but in case you prefer single rooms we charge USD 320 as single supplement.

Meals

A variety of meals are available in most hotels – the most popular being Indian, Chinese, and the more common continental food. Non vegetarian dishes are generally available in ...read more »»

Equipments & Packing List

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Additional Information

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