Nabji Korphu Trek - 16 Days
A short, easy village-to-village trek through Trongsa Dzongkhag at comfortable altitudes, staying in Nabji, Korphu, and Nyimshong villages.
Overview
This trek through Trongsa Dzongkhag offers a short, easy, and enjoyable journey at comfortable altitudes (1,000–1,500m). Travelers experience rural Bhutanese life by staying in villages including Nabji, Korphu, and Nyimshong, where visitors may receive traditional welcome ceremonies and cultural performances featuring singing and dancing — part of a community tourism initiative supporting local employment.
- Wildlife viewing: golden langur, red pandas, Himalayan black bears, and rufous-necked hornbills
- Village homestays and welcome ceremonies
- Encounters with the Monpa people, who practice Buddhism alongside animistic shamanism
- Community-based tourism supporting local employment
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu.
Trek Route Map
Day 7
Riotala (Trongsa)
Trek begins at the Riotala trailhead in Trongsa Dzongkhag.
Day 7
Jangbi
First village homestay, home to the Monpa people.
Day 8
Kudra
Village-to-village walking at comfortable, low altitude.
Day 9–10
Korphu
Traditional welcome ceremony and community homestay.
Day 11
Nabji
Ancient village linked to the legend of Guru Rinpoche.
Day 12
Tongtongphey
Trek ends near the Gelephu highway.
Included
- Sustainable Development Fee and e-visa
- 3-star accommodations (upgrades available)
- Private tour with guide and driver
- All meals and beverages
- Airport transfers and in-country transportation
- Entrance fees and sightseeing
- Trekking permits, equipment, tents, ponies/yaks
Excluded
- International/domestic airfares
- Travel/medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
- Gratuities and tips
- Costs from strikes, political unrest, or similar events