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DRUK PATH TREK
 

DAY 01: Arrival at PARO
DAY 02: PARO [Sightseeing]
DAY 03: PARO JELE DZONG [Trekking]
DAY 04: JELE DZONG JANGCHULAKHA [Trekking]
DAY 05: JANGCHULAKHA JIMILANGTSO [Trekking]
DAY 06: JIMILANGTSO SIMKOTA [Trekking]
DAY 07: SIMKOTA PHAJODING [Trekking]
DAY 08: PHAJODING THIMPHU [Trekking]
DAY 09: THIMPHU PARO [Departure]

 

DAY 01: Arrival at PARO

Arrival at Paro Airport. Transfer to hotel. A welcome drinks in the evening. Overnight in hotel.

 

DAY 02: PARO [Sightseeing]

Drive to Drugyel Dzong, the ruined fort that once defended this valley from Tibetan invasion. Mount Chomolhari can be viewed on the clear day. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse. After lunch, excursion to Taktsang view point. Overnight in hotel.

 

DAY 03: PARO-JELE DZONG [Trekking]

Distance 6-7Km, alt.8, 500ft. Today is the shortest trekking day. The trek trail is rather gradual till the camp and if the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen with the snow-capped mountains behind the valley. Overnight in camp.

 

DAY 04: JELE DZONG-JANGCHULAKHA [Trekking]

Distance 10Km, alt.9, 500ft. You begin with to ascend gradually up for about 1 1/2 hours. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and Rhododendrons trees. You may see Yak herder around your campsite.

 

DAY 05: JANGCHULAKHA-JIMILANGTSO [Trekking]

Distance 11Km, alt.11, 000ft. The trail follows the ridge and on clear day the views of the mountains and valley are beautiful. Camp is close to lake of Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trouts and if lucky you may enjoy well-prepared lake trout for dinner. Overnight in camp.

 

DAY 06: JIMILANGTSO-SIMKOTA [Trekking]

Distance 11km, alt.11, 500feet. From the trail the views of the mountains and valley are beautiful. Camp is close to lake of Jimilangtso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trout’s and if lucky you may enjoy well-prepared lake trout for dinner. Overnight in camp.

 

DAY 07: SIMKOTA-PHAJODING [Trekking]

Distance 11km, altitude 9,500feet. Today you will have beautiful views of Gangkhar Punsum the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan mountains if the weather permits. Then slowly descends till you reach Phajoding area. If the time favour visit monastery and overnight in camp.

 

DAY 08: PHAJODING-THIMPHU [Trekking]

Distance 9km, altitude 8,000feet. Today the trek is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. Walking leisurely you will reach to hotel in about 3 hours for hot shower and lunch. Afternoon, sightseeing and shopping. Overnight in hotel.

 

DAY 09: THIMPHU-PARO [Departure]

Early morning drive to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.

 

 

OPTIONAL Itinerary.


DRAGON PATH

DAY 01: ARRIVAL at PARO

Arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.

 

DAY 02: PARO [Halt]

A days halt will bring you to a number of sightseeing and also to help you acclimatize for your trek. Morning visit Drugyel Dzong, the ruined fortress once defended the country from the Tibetan invaders, some selected monasteries and the national museum.

 

DAY 03: PARO - JELE DZONG [Trekking]

After breakfast to Dop Shari village where your trek begins. The trail is rather gradual till the camp and if the weather is clear the Paro valley can be seen with the snow-capped mountains behind the valley. The total distance to cover will be 6-7Km, alt.8, 500 ft. Overnight in camp.

 

DAY 04: JELE DZONG – JANGCHULAKHA [Trekking]

Distance 10Km, alt.9, 500 ft. You will begin with a gradually ascend for about one to one and half-hours. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and Rhododendron trees. You may see Yak herder around your campsite.

 

DAY 05: JANGCHULAKHA – JIMILANGTSO [Trekking]

Distance 11Km, alt.11, 000 ft. The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the views of the mountains and valley are beautiful. Camp is close to lake of Jimilangtso. Overnight in camp.

 

DAY 06: JIMILANGTSO – SIMKOTA [Trekking]

Distance 11km, alt.11, 500 ft. To day you will trek to another lake called Simkota. Camp is close to Lake Side. Overnight in camp.

 

DAY 07: SIMKOTA – PHAJODING [Trekking]

Distance 11km, altitude 9,500 ft. Today you will have beautiful views of Gangkhar Punsum the highest mountain in Bhutan and other Himalayan mountain if the weather is clear. Overnight in camp at Phajoding area. If the time permits, you can visit the monastery.

 

DAY 08: PHAJODING – THIMPHU

Distance 9km, altitude 8,000feet. The last day of the is all the way down hill through the blue pine forest . Walking leisurely you will reach to hotel in about 3 hours for hot shower and lunch. Afternoon some sightseeing OR easy and free. Overnight in hotel.

 

DAY 09: THIMPHU – PARO [Departure]

Early morning drive to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight.

 

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