Taktshang  Geomba

Taktshang is the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the floor of Paro valley, where the only sounds are murmurs of winds and water and the chanting of monks. The monastery itself is closed to tourists except by special permit. However the one hour walk to the view point where there is a small wooden teahouse, improbably named cafeteria, provides a close-up view of the monastery. Allow about 3 hours of the round trip. This hike is a major part of any tourist itinerary and is very worth while for the spectacular view and historical interest. It’s also a good warm up hike if you’re going trekking. 

Tour departure:

Daily from Paro Hotels 

Duration (approximate):

08:30 – 10:00 hrs

10:30 – 12:30 hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES

Meals included

YES 

Seat-in-coach tour

YES (ENG & GER)

Private tour

Minimum 1 person

Language

English, other guides available on extra charge 

Cheli La 

The 35 km drive to Cheli la makes an interesting road excursion and is an excellent jumping off point for day walks. From the pass at 3810m there are views of Jhomolhari as well as down to the Haa valley. Ine of the Bhutan’s designated treks is a walk from Bondey to Cheli La, a 1500m elevation gain, followed by a trek downhill to Drukgyel Dzong.  

Tour departure:

Daily from Paro Hotels  

Duration (approximate):

08:30 – 09:30 hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES

Meals included

YES (Packed Lunch) 

Seat-in-coach tour

YES (ENG & GER)

Private tour

Minimum 1 person

Language

English, other guides available on extra charge

Dzongrakha Goemba 

A bumby, unpaved road leads west from Bondey to some houses and fields and the small recently constructed Changchi Lhakhang. Visit the Dzongdrakha Goemba and visit the village.  

Tour departure:

Daily from Paro hotels 

Duration (approximate):

08:30 – 10:00 hrs

11:30 – 12:00 hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES

Meals included

YES 

Seat-in-coach tour

YES (ENG & GER)

Private tour

Minimum 1 person

Language

English, other guides available on extra charge

KILA GOEMBA  

Kila Goenpa: Nestled in a craggy patch on the mountainside below the Chele la pass and perched precariously along the rock face. This small nunnery is home to many nuns who have renounced their worldly life and have chosen to lead the path of enlightenment. The Temple is about an hour walk amidst magnificent wooded area.

Tour departure:

Daily from Paro Hotels 

Duration (approximate):

09:00 – 10:30 hrs

12:00 – 13:30 hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES

Meals included

YES 

Seat-in-coach tour

YES (ENG & GER)

Private tour

Minimum 1 person

Language

English, other guides available on extra charge