Druk Path Trekking
3800 m.Moderate12 days
ItineraryDruk Path Trekking
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| • Day 01 | Arrive at Paro. Flight into Paro via Druk Air, enjoying views of the highest peaks and lush Paro valley. Greeted by a Bhutanese escort and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. |
| • Day 02 | Morning drive to the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong and enjoy views of Mt. Jhomolhari. Visit Kichu Lhakhang, Ta Dzong (National Museum), and Paro Rimpung Dzong. Explore Paro's shopping district in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. |
| • Day 03 | Excursion to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). After a 2-hour horse ride and hike, visit the monastery and learn its history. Lunch at the Taktsang Jakhang cafeteria. Return to the hotel, check out, and drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel. |
| • Day 04 | Start of the trek at Paro to Jele Dzong. Short climb to the camp near Jele Dzong. Altitude: 3,350m; Distance: 10 km; Time: 3-4 hours. |
| • Day 05 | Trek from Jele Dzong to Jangchulakha. Pass through alpine forests and yak herder camps. Altitude: 3,700m; Distance: 12 km; Time: 4-5 hours. |
| • Day 06 | Trek from Jangchulakha to Jimilangtso. Enjoy views of mountains and valleys. Camp near Lake Jimilangtso, known for giant-sized trout. Altitude: 3,800m; Distance: 16 km; Time: 6-7 hours. |
| • Day 07 | Trek from Jimilangtso to Simkota. Pass the lake of Janetso and camp overnight. Distance: 4-5 hours. |
| • Day 08 | Trek from Simkota to Phajoding, then descend to Thimphu. Camp overnight near Phajoding Monastery. Distance: 4-5 hours. |
| • Day 09 | Thimphu sightseeing: Visit National Memorial Chorten, Dupthop Lhakhang, National Library, Painting School, and Traditional Medicine Institute. Observe artisans at the silver smiths and paper factory. Visit Tashichho Dzong and Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight at the hotel. |
| • Day 10 | Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha Dzong and Chime Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility). Overnight at the hotel in Punakha. |
| • Day 11 | Return to Paro via Thimphu. Free time for shopping in Thimphu before heading to Paro. Overnight at the hotel. |
| • Day 12 | Early morning drive to the airport for departure. |
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