Druk Path Trek
Druk Path Trek (9 Days)
Duration : 9 days / 8 Nights
Day 1
Arrival at Paro
You will be received by representative of Barma Tours & Treks Co. and transferred to your Hotel in Paro.
Day 2
Paro Valley Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Along the way, one can view the sacred Mount Jhomolhari (7,314m). Hike up to view the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) built on the face of 1000 m rock cliff. End the day by visiting typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the daily life of the local farmer.
Day 3
Paro to Jele Dzong
Trekking starts today. 10 K distance. Short trek with gradual climb. On clear day, you can see Mt. Jhomolhari and Paro valley.
Day 4
Jele Dzong to Jangchu Lakha
Distance 10 KMs. Altitude 3,500 meters. One and half hour of bit steep climb and then gradual ascend. The trek takes you through alpine forests and rhododendron shrubs and Yak herders.
Day 5
Jangchu Lakha to Jimi Langtsho
Distance 11 Km. Altitude 3,700 meters. The trail follows the ridge and offers clear views of mountains and valleys. Camping at Jimi Langtsho Lake (Lake of the Ox).
Day 6
Jimilangtsho - Simtokha
Distance 11 Kms. Altitude 3850 meters. The Trail takes you through rhododendron shrub forests and yak herders. You will pass Janetso lake on the way. Camp is close to Simtokha lake.
Day 7
SimtoKha - Phajoding
Distance 10 kms. Altitude 3,400 meters. Gradual Climb with beautiful view of “Gangkar Puensum” mountain, the highest mountain in Bhutan. Slowly descend to reach Phajoding monastery, overlooking Thimphu city.
Day 8
Phajoding - Thimphu
Distance 8 Kms. You descend down to Thimphu through mostly Blue Pine forests. Lunch at hotel in Thimphu. After lunch sightseeing in Thimphu.
Day 9
Transfer to Paro Airport
Depart from Bhutan
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