offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
Day 2:
Morning visit to Ta Dzong, built in 1651 as a watch tower and
in 1968 inaugurated as Bhutan-s National Museum. The
collection includes art, relics, religious thangkha paintings,
postage stamps, coins and handicrafts as well as a
small natural history collection. Below the Ta Dzong, is Rinpung Dzong (Paro
Dzong), - the fortress of the heap of jewels-, built in 1646, and now housing
the offices of the district administration and Paro-s monk body.
Day 3:
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The trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong (2,580m) with a short
downhill walk on a wide trail. The trail then climbs gently
through well maintained rice terraces and fields of millet.
Later on we come to apple orchards and forests. Soon
the valley widens and we reach the army post of Gunyitsawa (2,810m). This
is the last stop before Tibet. WE continue upwards to just beyond Sharma
Zampa (2,870m), where there are several good camping places in meadows
surrounded by trees.
Day 4:
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The trail again follows the Pa Chhu (Paro river), ascending
and descending through pine, oak and spruce forests. After
crossing a bridge to the left bank of the river, we stop for a
hot lunch. Then we continue along the river,
climbing upwards through rhododendron forests and crossing the river once
more before reaching our campsite (3,750m).
Day 5:
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The path ascends for a while till you reach the army camp.
We then follow the river above the tree line, enjoying the
stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Hot lunch is served
at a yak herder-s camp. A short walk from here into
the valley will takes us to our campsite at Jangothang (4,040m). From here,
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