Sagala Trek

Day 1: Haa to Sagala

3-hour, 5 km trek with a 480 m ascent to a camp at 3150 m.

Start in Haa Valley (2670 m), following an unpaved road for less than an hour on the left side of villages. Take the right trail past the village, gradually climbing through yak herders’ camps, avoiding the left trail leading to a summer yak herding camp and the China border. Opt for the right trail, completing your climb to the Sagala camp at 3150 m.

Day 2: Sagala to Nyingungla

5-hour trek with a 950 m ascent, 250 m descent, and camp at 3850 m.

Climb for 30 minutes to Sagala pass (3550 m), enjoying views of Mount Jumolhari and Jitchu Drake. Traverse rhododendron trails and meadows, reaching a ridge at 4100 m with stunning views of Haa Valley. Make occasional ascents and descents through hemlock and juniper forests, reaching the camp at 3850 m.

Day 3: Nyingungla to Chele La Pass

13 km trek in 6-7 hours with a 500 m ascent and 360 m descent.

Descend briefly, follow the ridge through meadows and a yak herder’s camp, climb through tall rhododendron forests to Kung Karpo Sky Burial at 4350 m. Walk with panoramic views of Paro Valley on the left and Haa Valley on the right, passing Kila Goenpa Nunnery. Descend further to Chelela pass (3990 m), one of Bhutan’s highest motorable passes. Your vehicle will be waiting here to transfer you to Paro.

Note: This itinerary provides a general outline, and actual trekking times may vary based on individual and group factors. The trek is best undertaken during the optimal seasons from March to June and September to November.