6.0km
Total Distance
1,037m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep forest climb from Thimphu to the Phajoding monastery high above the capital of Bhutan. Blue pine and fir forest lead to a cluster of temples with a view over the valley.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Resting Shelter · 3.4km
    Shelter
  2. 2
    Shelter · 4.3km
  3. 3
    Shelter · 4.9km
Bus stop
Kuengachholing · 402m from the start
Parking
53m from the start
Surface
gravel

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes