Day 01: Drukgyel Dzong - Shana, 17km, 6 hours
Drive up to Drugyel Dzong where the road ends and the trek begin, following the river gently uphill through a narrow agricultural valley, passing by village houses. It is a well worn trail with lots of round stones and irrigation water running down it. Cross Gunitsawa army camp and then cross the river to the left and continue for another 20 minutes to the camp at 2850m.

Day 02: Shana - Thangthangkha, 22km, 8 hours
Continue uphill through the river valley. It narrows and closes in and the trail winds along the drainage. It is a long hard day with lots of short ups and downs. One should have a good balance to hop from one stone to another to avoid mud especially when it rains. The trail makes a continuous but gentle climb through oak rhododendrons and ferns, birch and firs, crossing several small streams finally arriving to Thangthangkha campsite at 3619m.

Day 03: Thangthangkha - Jangothang, 16km, 5-6 hours
Continue up the Pa Chhu (river). Pass a small army post where the valley begins to widen again. Now views of high ridges and snow-capped peaks can be seen all around. You may see yak herders' winter homes. Camp beneath a ruined fortress at the base of Mount Jomolhari. Altitude: 4,080 m.

Day 04: Jangothang - excursions
Trek up to Tsophu for fishing or do any one of the three hiking excursions. Mount Jhomolhari and its subsidiary are due west, Mount Jichu Drake is to the north, and unclimbed summits and ridges are to the east.

Day 05: Jangothang - Lingshi, 18km, 6-7 hours
Wide yak pastures are visible both on the way up and down the pass. You may encounter some nomads in their yak tents depending on the time of year you are there. After about 4 hours of walk you arrive to Nylela pass (4870m). The pass is very windy so you need to head down quickly to avoid chilly wind. Great views of Lingshi Dzong, Mt. Tsherim Gang are visible as you come down into the Lingshi basin. Camp inside the stone shelter or in a tent. Altitude: 4,010 m.

Day 06: Lingshi - excursion
On this day, halt at Lingshi for one day excursion to Tsokha, the base camp of Jichu Drake. Large herds of blue sheep and musk deer may be seen. Altitude: 4,500 m, distance: 15 km, time: about 3 ½ hours.

Day 07: Lingshi - Shodu, 22km, 8-9 hours
The trail ascends up to the Yalila Pass, altitude 4920m. From the pass, Mount Jhomolhari, Tserim Gang and Mount Masagang can be seen on clear days. Then descend. Camp in a stone shelter or in tents. Altitude: 4080m.

Day 08: Shodu - Barshong, 16km, 6 hours
Follow Thim Chhu through the forest with rhododendron and waterfalls, the river then narrows and closes in and the trail winds along the drainage, ascending to the ruins of Barshong Dzong. Camp just below the ruined Dzong in a stone shelter. Altitude:3,710 m.

Day 09: Barshong - Dolam Kencho, 15km, 5 hours
Descend gradually to meet Thim Chhu, passing through forests of rhododendron then ascend once again into pastureland. Camp in a meadow. Altitude: 3,320m.

Day 10: Dolam Kencho - Thimphu, Actual trek: 8km, 4 hours
Continue uphill through the forest to a small pass. The trail winds up and down along the drainage. Wild animals may be seen. At Dodina, you will be received by driver with vehicle and transport you to the hotel in Thimphu.