Day 3
DRUKGYEL DZONG TO SHANA (17 km 5-6 hours)
First day of the trek follows Paro Chhu valley climping up the ridges. The actual trek starts from Drukgyel Dzong at 2580m. From here you look back to see how dzong was positioned. After covering short distance you will find settlement of Chang Zampa. A further walk takes to settlement of Mitshi Zampa finding little shops and hotels. The valley widen and you will reach at army post of Gunyitsawa at 2810m, there are also primary schools and shops.

Day 4
SHANA TO SOI-THANGTHANGKA (22 km, 6-7 hours)
The trek continuous at side of Pa chhu through conifers and rhododandron coming across Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Park. By making gentle climb on the rock through oak, crossing several steams come across Phari Dzong of Tibet. Then climb little ridge, cross the Paro Chhu on a wooden bridge. Finally come across Thangthangka at 3630 m, where Bhutanese style house are there.

Day 5
SOI-THANGTHANGKA TO JANGOTHANG (19 km, 5-6 hours)
At night Jumolhariis covered with cloud, but be sure to view early in the morning. Jumolhari appears behind the a ridge. Less than an hour from camp at 3730m is army post. A short climb leads to small chorten finding yak country. Making further climb come across Takethang, clustered of stone houses on plateau at 3940 m.

Day 6
JANGOTHANG TO DHUMZO (16 km, 6-7 hours)
The trail leads to last settlement and drop to Paro Chhu, passing through Tshophu (4380m) climbing to Bhonte La (4890 m)

Day 7
DHUMZO TO THOMBU SHONG(11 km, 4-5 hours)
The trail climb 100m and reach to another stream. Then comes across finding few huts to Thombu La at 4520 m.

Day 8
SHANA TO DRUKGYEL DZONG (17 km, 5-6 hours)
It comes across primary school and shop, widening the valley. Soon after passing further comes across Mitshi Zampa with little shops and hotels. From here you can see how the how the dzong is positioned and reach finally to Drugyel Dzong.