There are many hiking trails in Thimphu. One of the best hiking trail in Thimphu is the nature trail which begins from Buddha Dordenma point and ends at Changangkha Lhakhang.
The hiking trail starts just few minutes away from Buddha Statue. This trails is also used by the cyclist.
Duration: 6 Days & 5 Nights
There are many hiking trails in Thimphu. One of the best hiking trail in Thimphu is the nature trail which begins from Buddha Dordenma point and ends at Changangkha Lhakhang.
The hiking trail starts just few minutes away from Buddha Statue. This trails is also used by the cyclist.
As you hit the trail you will be greeted by thousands of prayer flags. You will be walking along the pristine forest of pines, birch and rhododendron trees.
The trail is maintained well. There are Gazebos set along the trails from where you can have a spectacular view of Thimphu valley or have a picnic lunch.
Drive by the car to Doedena. From here walk up the Tango Monastery. You will also take pack lunch. The hike will take about 1hour 30minutes. Visit the monastery and walk back. We will take our lunch near the Doedena Bridge. After lunch we will hike to Cheri, which will take about 1hour up steep.
Phajoding is located on the hill overlooking the entire Thimphu Valley. There are many monasteries in Phajoding. The hike will take about 3hours 30 minutes, steep climb. We have to start this hike early in the morning from Thimphu with pack lunch. The hike is through the forest of chirpine and rhododendron.
This hike can start from Dechenphodrang or from Sangaygang popularly known as BBS tower. It is steep climb till the Lhakhang. From the Lhakhang, it is just a plain walk. From this hike we can see the entire Thimphu Valley, beautifully.
After Breakfast drive to Paro International Airport.