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Traditional Haa valley houses below forested ridges with the dzong on the far hillside
Cultural Immersion6 Days / 5 NightsEasy-to-moderate ridge and village footpaths

Haa Valley & Chele La Ridge Villages

Six quiet days linking Paro, Dobji Dzong, Chele La at 3,988 metres, and Haa homestays

Best season
April to November
Group style
Private departure for 1 to 8 guests
Entry point
Paro International Airport (PBH)
Route
Paro · Dobji Dzong · Thimphu · Haa Valley · Chele La · Paro

Why We Pace This Route This Way

Almost everyone day-trips Chele La and turns back at lunch, leaving Haa empty and peaceful by four in the afternoon. We take you right over the pass to sleep two nights in Haa where larch forests drop straight to stone farmhouses along the Haa Chhu. You learn to fold buckwheat hoentay dumplings beside a family hearth, walk the switchbacks above Dobji Dzong, and finish with an unhurried morning climb to Taktsang.

Who This Journey Fits Best

Repeat Himalayan travellers, walkers avoiding tourist buses, and short six-day breaks

Day-by-Day Itinerary (6 Days)

  1. Day 1Thimphu2,320 m1 hour 15 mins drive

    Arrival in Paro and short drive to Thimphu valley

    Meet in Paro, visit National Museum at Ta Dzong, and continue along the river to Thimphu for dinner.

    Meals: Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Paro valley view from Ta Dzong watchtower
  2. Day 2Haa2,670 m3 hours 30 mins drive

    Southern ridge road past Dobji Dzong into Haa Valley

    Take the quiet southern mountain road past cliff-perched Dobji Dzong, climbing along forested gorges into Haa Wangchuklo.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Switchbacks above Dobji Dzong
  3. Day 3Haa2,670 m8 km gentle river trail

    Full day walking Haa villages, Lhakhang Karpo, and hoentay cooking

    Walk along the Haa Chhu connecting Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo, try traditional bamboo bow archery, and fold buckwheat hoentay dumplings with your host family.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Village archery match and warm hoentay supper
  4. Day 4Paro2,250 m2 hours 30 mins drive + ridge hike

    Sunrise ridge walk at Chele La (3,988 m) and Kila Goemba nunnery to Paro

    Climb early to Chele La for clear Jomolhari views, hike down through rhododendrons to cliffside Kila Goemba nunnery, and descend into Paro.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Jomolhari view from Kila ridge trail
  5. Day 5Paro3,120 m5 hours walk

    Paro Taktsang hike and Lamgong hot stone bath

    Morning hike to Tiger Nest Monastery followed by a river-stone dotsho soak in Tshendona.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerField highlight: Taktsang morning climb and herbal soak
  6. Day 6Departure2,250 m15 mins drive

    Paro Airport departure

    Breakfast and transfer to Paro terminal.

    Meals: BreakfastField highlight: Smooth morning departure

Included in Your Package

  • Government Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD $500 per person (USD $100 per night for 5 nights)
  • One-time Bhutan Tourist Visa clearance fee of USD $40 per person filed with the Department of Immigration
  • All nights in Department of Tourism accredited 3-star superior hotels and vetted family farmstays (4-star boutique upgrades available)
  • Full-board meals every day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) including one home-cooked village dinner in Paro or Bumthang
  • Full-time Department of Tourism licensed Bhutanese cultural or trekking guide from arrival to departure
  • Private mountain SUV or Toyota Hiace with experienced hill driver, fuel, and road tolls
  • All dzong, monastery, museum, and monument entry fees plus route permits
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle and afternoon tea stops along mountain passes

Not Included / Optional

  • International flights into and out of Paro International Airport (we quote and issue Drukair or Bhutan Airlines tickets at exact airline fare on request)
  • Personal travel and medical evacuation insurance (strongly recommended for all mountain travel)
  • Alcoholic beverages, espresso bar drinks, laundry, and personal gratuities for guide and driver
  • Single room supplement when travelling solo or requesting separate bedrooms

Travel & Mountain Evacuation Insurance Note

Travel insurance strongly recommended: cover mountain medical care, altitude evacuation, and Paro weather flight delays. Read the travel insurance note

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