Druk Path Trek
12 Days/11 Nights
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This trek makes one of the most scenic and popular treks in Bhutan: beautiful scenery, good views of the snow-capped Himalayan Peaks, a monastery high up in the mountains, and a visit to the Dzong. The trail follows the wild area with several remote lakes. Despite being a short trek, it gives a taste of a high altitude trek and makes it a moderately strenuous but after the initial climb, the route is not so hard and if needed, there is access down to a road from several spots. The trek begins from Paro Ta Dzong and finishes at Motithang near Thimpu. Part of the route follows the original mule track that linked Thimphu and Paro valleys. In the past, Bhutanese soldiers completed this trek in a single day from reverse direction (Thimpu to Paro) as a punishment.
Day 01: Arrival at Paro.
Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. After lunch, stroll around town’s market. Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Paro.
Full day sightseeing in the Paro Valley that includes Drugyel Dzong, National Museum, Ripong Dzong and local market. Overnight hotel.
Day 03: Paro Excursion to Taktsang.
Spend a full day hiking to Taktsang, the Tiger’s Nest. This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3000 ft. above the valley floor. Legend says that Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress to meditate in the cave.
Day 04: Druk Path Trek begins today.
Trek to Jele Dzong, distance 4.5 miles, camp at altitude2, 576m walk 4-5 hrs, in total you will make an ascent of 1090m.
Day 05: Jela Dzong to Jangchulakha
Distance 6 miles, trek 3-4 hours, camp at 2879m and total altitude gain 310m You begin with about an hour and half climb and then ascend gradually up. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and dwarf rhododendron tress. You may see yaks and yak herders around your campsite.
Day 06: Jangchulakha to Jimilangtso
Distance 7 miles, trek 4 hours, camp at an altitude 4040m
The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are beautiful. The campsite is close to the Jimilangtso Lake. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout.
Day 07: Jimilangtso to Simkota
Distance 6 miles, trek 4 hours, camp at 3,485m.
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and Janetso Lake. You may come across some yak herder’s camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of a nomad’s life. The campsite is close to Simkota Lake which is famous for trout fishing!
Day 08: Simkota to Phajodhing
Distance 6 miles, trek 4 hours, camp at 2,879m
The trek begins with a gradual climb. If the weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan mountain ranges from Dochula pass. From this pass, the trek takes you down hill to Phajodhing for a nights halt.
Day 09: Phajodhing to Mothithang
Distance 5 miles, trek 2-3 hrs.
The trek to Mothithang is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. The walk, at a leisurely pace, takes about three hours. Drive to Thimpu.
Day 10: Explore the capital town of Thimpu.
Vsit Tashichho Dzong, the handicrafts emporium painting and woodcraft schools, King Jigme Dorje Memorial, National Library and Simtokha Dzong.
Day 11: Return to Paro.
In the morning, return drive to Paro and afternoon browse the Paro Township and utilizes the last changes of Ngultrum in buying souvenirs.
Day 12: Par-DepartureTransfer to airport and fly to your next destination.
- Trip Duration: 12 Days
- Difficulty Level: Bhutan Treks
- Accomodation: Hotels in the ciites and camping during trekking.
- Activities: Cultural Touring, Trekking
- Trip Starts In: Paro
- Trip Finishes In: Thimpu
- Best Time for Travel: March to May and September to November
All camping gears that includes-2 person sleeping tents with floors and fly sheet, dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tents, dinning tables, chairs, pillows and mattresses.
English speaking Guide.
Cook and kitchen aides.
All intercity transfers and sightseeing by a private vehicle.
Pack animals and animal drivers during trekking.
All necessary supplies.
3 meals a day.
Bhutan visa.
Entrance fees.
Travel Insurance.
Expenses of personal nature like drinks, tip, telephone, laundry etc.
Extra expenses due to nature or unforeseen events such as flight cancellation, road blockade, no show etc.
Thimpu week-end market
Paro-Drugyal Dzong, Farm houses, Ta Dzong, Paro Rinchen Dzong
Paro-Takstang Monastery.
Jele Dzong.
Jimilangtso Lake, Janetso Lake and Simkota Lake.
Mount Gangkar Puensum-the highest mountain of Bhutan
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