Chele La Trek: Highest Road Pass in Bhutan
Want to experience the Himalayan ranges of Bhutan? Chele La Trek is an adventurous way of appreciating the mountains, valleys and appealing environment of Bhutan at once. Chele La Pass is the highest road pass in the kingdom of Bhutan that lies at the height of 3,988 meters above sea level. It offers some fantastic views of Paro and Haa valleys with mountain ranges in its background.
A pristine trail leads you to this pass and showers you with the wilderness of the Himalayas. A rugged mountain road takes you through the dense rhododendron forests to the pass offering some striking views of mountains and valleys. The journey to Chele La is even more appealing and vibrant in spring than in other seasons owning to the rhododendron and primula flower blossom in this season.
Chele La Trek is a beautiful journey that lets you discover the diverse terrain of Bhutan in just six days. A day in Paro with a hike to Tiger’s monastery for acclimatization will be followed by a drive from Paro to Haa valley. Haa valley is actual the commencement point of Chele La Trek. From Haa valley, you start walking along a pristine environment with views of wildflowers, meadows, forests and mountains on sight.
You pass few camps of yak herders and make your way up to Saga La. Saga La at an elevation of 3,550 meters offers some fascinating views of Mt. Jumolhari and peaks of Jichu Drake. Few ascends and descends up and down the forests with striking views of Haa valley takes you to Ningula From Ningula, we take a short descend and ascend up through meadows adorned with stone cairns to Kung Karpo at 4350 meters.
The path offers some enchanting views of Paro valley and Haa valley. Down below, we can have a sight of Kila Goenpa nunnery. A path adorned with prayer flags will ultimately lead you to the Chele La from where you can take a drive back to Thimpu.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive to Paro
- Day 02: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Day 03: Drive from Paro to Haa and trek to Sagala
- Day 04: Sagala to Ningula
- Day 05: Ningula to Chele Pass and drive to Thimpu
- Day 06: Depart from Paro
