The trail ascends gradually through the forest of chirpine, spruce silver fir etc to the camp at Jele dzong at an altitude of 2,590m. Paro valley with snow-capped mountains in the background can be seen on a clear day.

Gelephu under Sarpang district, at one time, was called Hati Zar due to high population of elephants. Gelephu is at 280 m above sea level and is the largest flat land in Bhutan. Take the 150 km drive from Gelephu to Gonphu and enjoy the ascent from 280 m-1450 m.