The Ascent
Kingdom of Shangrila | 8 Nights & 9 Days Bhutan Tour
- Days
- 9
- Highest
- 2,800m
- Total climb
- 580m
- Grade
- 2/5
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Day 1
Arrival at Paro Airport and Drive to Thimphu .
2,220m same altitude
Day 2
Morning short hike and Exploration in Thimphu
2,220m same altitude
Day 3
Drive to Gangtey via Dochu La and Visit Gantey and Phobjikha.
2,800m ▲ 580m Highest point
Day 4
Hike to Gangtey Nature Trail and Drive to Bumthang .
2,600m ▼ 200m
Day 5
Exploration in Bumthang valley.
2,600m same altitude
Day 6
Drive to Punakha/Wangdue , 6/7 hours, B.L.D
1,350m ▼ 1,250m
Day 7
Sightseeing in Punakha/Wangdue and drive to Paro.
1,350m same altitude
Day 8
Hike to Taktsang and visit the farmhouse.
1,350m same altitude
Day 9
Dept from Paro airport, B.L.D
1,350m same altitude
That is the whole climb.
9 days, 580 metres of ascent, topping out at 2,800 m on day 3.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 4 of 9 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.