First day trekking in Bhutan

 

Hello Everyone,

It was a great first day trekking, with perfect weather entering Jigme Dorji National Park. Towards the end of the 10 mile hike we were next to the Pa Chhu (Paro River), where our campsite is at about 9,300 ft. We just finished a nice dinner with fish and vegetables, and now we’re heading off to bed listening to the raging river down below the campsite. Tomorrow we continue following the river to the north and ending our longest trekking day of the trip at about 12,300 ft. It will be a gradual ascent and we are looking forward to another fantastic day here in Bhutan!

Thanks for following along!

Ben





 

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