Chele
La pass Trekis an adventurous way to appreciate
Bhutan's mountains, valleys, and the enchanting atmosphere at the same time. It
is the highest pass in Bhutan at 3,988 meters above sea level and offers an
impressive view of the Paro and Ha valleys with mountain ranges along the way.
Main Highlight
·Start with
easy and medium walks on some hills.
·Visit the
Bhutan symbol Cliff Tiger Nest Monastery
·You will
learn more about protecting black cranes at Gangtey
·You will
visit several Dzhongs that represent the best art of Bhutan.
Itinerary Highlights
Chele La
pass Trekitinerary can be customized according to your choice.
Please write to us for the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies
depending on hotel category, transportation, private vehicle, and flight
service.
Day 01: Welcome and sightseeing tour in Paro
Day 02: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery for
Acclimatization: Duration 4-5 hours
Day 03: Drive from Paro to Ha valley and
trek to Sagala: Duration, 3-4 hours
Day 04: Trek to Ningula from Sagala Pass:
Duration 6 hours
Day 05: Trek from Ningula to Chele La Pass
then Thimphu: Duration 6 Hours
Day 06: Drive from Thimphu to Punakha
Day 07: Drive Punakha to Paro:, 4 hours
Day 08: Finally drop to airport.
Overview of Chele La pass Trek
Chele La
pass trek is a moderate to difficult adventure trek. It is suitable for those
who want to experience the Upper Himalayas in a short time. On this hike, you
have a panoramic view of the Chomolhari,
Jichu Drake and Tsherimgang mountains. You can also see the distant view of Kanchenjunga Mountain in
Sikkim side. The first day of the hike begins at 3,000 meters from the Ha
valley. You will walk from the field to the stream through the yak summer
meadows north of the Haa valley. After a steep, one-hour climb, you reach the
camp in Sagala, at 3890 meters. The last two days of the trip are on high
ridges that offer incredible views of the mountains and valleys of Paro and
Haa. The final stage of the hike is a steep climb to Kung Karpo at an altitude of 4455 meters.
Important:
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Your safety
is important concern when you travel with us. Please note that your guide has
the right to change or cancel part of the trip if it considers necessary for
security reasons. Every effort is made to organize the above program. Although
this adventure is travelling in remote mountains, we cannot guarantee that we
will not be abstracted by Weather conditions, group member health, unexpected
natural disasters, etc. They can contribute to travel changes. Managers will
try to make the trip according to plan but should
prepare to be flexible if necessary.
On your flight near Bhutan, you can see beautiful views of the Himalayas, including the sacred peaks of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake. At the airport, we will pick up by a representative who would take you to your hotel. After lunch, you will visit Rinpung Dzong. Then you will visit to the Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan. From here we will take you to Drugyal Dzong, built in the 17th century to commemorate Bhutan's victory over the Tibetan invaders. On a clear day, you can see the beautiful view of mount Chomolhari, the second-highest mountain in Bhutan, at an elevation of 7,314 meters.
After breakfast, you will walk to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan's most famous monastery, which is at 3,180 meters from sea level. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown over the back of the tigers to meditate in the cave where the Takhtasang Monastery located today. You will have lunch in a cafeteria restaurant. After exploring the monastery, you will descend to the bottom of the valley and returned to the hotel.
Early In the morning, drive to Haa valley at 3810 m. You will go through the Che Le La Pass. You will meet your trekking staff and hiked on the unpaved highway for less than an hour. The path to the right of the village leads to Camp Yak Shepherd. And from the end of this camp, you can see two different ways. You take the path to your right and climb to your camp below the Saga La Pass at 3150 m. you are camping at Sagala Pass overnight.
From the camp, you start the ascent for 30 minutes to reach the Sagala pass. When the weather is clear, you have a spectacular view of Mount Chomolhari and Jitchu Drake Peak. From the pass, you go to the right side of the path. After many ascents and descents, you hike through the rhododendron and meadow path. And finally to the top of the ridge, which offers a great view of the Ha valley. Occasionally you climb up and down the Hemlock forests and Juniper until you reach your camp.
You descend on a cliff for a few minutes through the grasslands that are the yak camp. Then you cross the jungle of rhododendrons and arrive at Kung Karpo Pass. When you climb the caves, the view of the Ha valley is spectacular. After walking through the ridges, you reach Kung Karpo. From here you enjoy the Paro and Hay valleys and the magnificent valleys of the Fort Gompa monastery. You will walk along the ridge with rhododendron plants and colorful Buddhist prayer flags and arrive at Chele la Pass at 3,990 meters, one of the highest passes in Bhutan. Your car will be waiting here, and you will drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. In the evening, you can freely walk through the streets of the city and enjoy the local lifestyle.
After breakfast, you stop at Dochu La pass and take a scenic drive to Punakha, where on a clear day you have a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. You will descend through the rhododendron, cedar, and hemlock forests. You stop at Lobesa and go to the Chimi Lhakhang temple. It is dedicated to Drukpa Kuenley
After breakfast, you head to the Punakha Dzong, which is like a boat anchored between the Male River and the Female River. Then, drive to Paro. There, you go to the new Druk Wangyal Monastery. An elaborate painting depicting the current dynasty of the monarchy and its prediction is of this type in the drunken Wangial monastery. After visiting the monastery, you continue Paro for a night stay.
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published fixed departure dates are guaranteed. If the date does not suit your
travel plans, the cost and duration of the trip, please contact us for your
individual private trip, itinerary and price. Since we are a local travel and
trekking company based in Kathmandu, we try to find a small private group that
fits your travel needs. Let us know what kind of trip you are looking for and
our travel experts will help you plan your customized trip to your dream
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Chele La pass Trek Accommodation
Hotels in
Bhutan are government approved and classified as Grade A, B and C. These
government approved hotels correspond to 3-4 star hotels. You will stay in
class A hotels in Paro and Thimphu and camp during the trek. All accommodations
are shared by two.
We offer
full board meals during the trip. Most hotels provide many types of dishes.
Such as Indian, Chinese and continental. Non-vegetarian are typical in most
parts: beef, pork, veal, chicken and fish.
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Essential Information
People and culture
Once you
arrive in Bhutan, you will find that it is very different from your country.
You see people dressed as Gho for men and Kiara for women. Monks often wear red
robes around temples and monasteries. Children also wear these clothes in their
schools. People do not measure their happiness according to the standards of
others; they believe in spiritual and internal growth. Most of the Bhutanese
live on agriculture, commerce, crafts and regular employment. These people are
also friendly and helpful and are known for their excellent hospitality. Their
culture and traditions adapt to their daily activities and belief systems. The
people of Bhutan pay homage to their gods by praying, meditating, spinning
prayer wheels, and hanging prayer flags. Tibetan Buddhism is predominant in
Bhutan.
When is the best travel time to
Bhutan?
From October
to December is the best time to visit Himalaya country, Bhutan as the air is
clear and calm with the sunny sky. January and February are cold, but from
April, the weather is dry and pleasant, and the famous rhododendrons bloom
beautifully in late spring and fill the valleys with colour. Hot and humidity
increase from May and the rainy season from June to September covers the mountains.
If you like to see a rare black-necked crane, you must visit the Phobjikha
Valley from the October to February.
Travel insurance
Travel
insurance is a prerequisite for booking a vacation with us. For trekking and mountaineering,
you need at least emergency medical insurance and repatriation to cover the
costs of maintaining the mountain. Cancellation insurance is strongly
recommended as all advances paid are non-refundable.
You should
carefully check the terms and condition of your insurance policy. Essentially,
you need to make sure that you have covered the following: 1) activity (i.e.
tourism, trekking or mountaineering) 2) mountain climbing on peaks 3)
evacuation of helicopters in an emergency. It is your responsibility to take
out adequate insurance for this trip.
We recommend
an insurance company that specializes in your travel adventures. If you only
have a regular travel policy (that is, you don't have individual adventure
travel insurance, see 1 of 2) from the above 3. Even if you cover these points,
the main disadvantage of a typical travel policy is that the Insurer has to
make retirement decisions in a remote Area plan and get your pre-approval to
cover these costs.
It is
important to you understand that the responsibility for the cost of the
withdrawal and return is ultimately your responsibility and that you are
responsible for the cost of the removal or medical treatment. You must be fully
aware of the effects of your travel insurance and know the limits and
exclusions for yourself.
Chele La Pass Trek is a moderate to difficult short adventure trek to experience the beautiful countryside of Bhutan. It offers spectacular views of the mountains including Mount Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. It starts from Haa valley and takes you through Green forests, yak herders, and blood pheasants. On the way, you cross two high passes above 4000 meters and finally reach the Chele La Pass. It's not that easy or difficult Trek.
Chele La pass Trek Reviews
Total Reviews: 1
2020-09-21
by Grace C. Dunham, America
Beautiful Trek : Chele La Pass Trek Review
I'm very
happy with the booking in general, I got the best deal and all things were well
handled. The guide and unit were professional and made it a memorable
experience. I had booked a tour with Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd
which is situated in Kathmandu and I think they are one of the best travel
agents for travel to Bhutan. I recommend them. The guide and driver were
amazing and explained everything in detail.
Even if the
altitude information on the sign at the top of the pass is incorrect (the pass
is only 3810 m high), the ascent from Paro is an alpine experience that can
keep pace with the well-known pass roads in the Alps. However, you should only
do this in good weather, unless you are looking for wind and cold. From the
treeless pass, it is worth it. The climb through the Jungle of prayer flags
heading north. In this way, you can exceed the 4000m altitude mark with
relative comfort and also avoid traffic directly on the pass.
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