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Druk Path Trekking

Druk Path Trekking is the moderately strenuous 6-day trek takes you across the mountains separating the Paro and Thimphu valleys. You can go from Paro to Thimphu or reverse. The trail will take you through blue-pine forests, thick alpine forests, and dwarf rhododendrons. The highest point of the trek is Phume La (pass) at 4,210m. From there you can see Gangkhar Puensum, the highest mountain in Bhutan.

On this trek you can also get amazing views of Jumolhari Mountain and other Himalayan peaks. You will camp near Phajoding Monastery one night and can explore the area. You will also have opportunities to fish in some of Bhutan's most beautiful lakes. There is a good chance you will see yaks and yak herders on this trek.


Trekking Highlights

Trip Duration:            12 Days
Trekking Days:          09 Days
Trip Grade:                Easy to Moderate.
Max. Altitude:            4210M
Season:                    March to June and from September to November.

 

Druk Path Trek Itinerary in Details

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu Nepal, check into hotel rest day.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, world heritage sights of Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 03: Kathmandu to Paro
Fly into Paro. If you are flying in from Kathmandu or Delhi, the flight over the Himalayas is one of the most spectacular experiences one will ever experience. You will fly past Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and the entire Himalayan range visible on the left side. On landing at Paro you will be met by our representative. After Customs and Immigrations formalities, you will be escorted to the hotel.

Day 04: Paro – Jili Dzong
The first day is a long day as you have to climb more than 1,000m elevation. You start from the Ta Dzong (National Museum) in Paro. The trek follows a gravel road past a few farms for about 30 minutes and then climbs up a steep ridge before leading through blue pine and fir forests to Damche Gom. Once you reach the ridge below Jili Dzong you descend about 100m to the campsite below Jili Dzong.

Day 05: Jili Dzong – Jangchulakha
The day You begin with a climb for about an hour and a half 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 – Jimilang Tsho
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 Jimilang Tsho Lake. The lake is known for its giant sized trout.

Day 07: Jimilang Tsho – Simkotra Tsho
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 Simkotra Tsho Lake.

Day 08: Simkotra Tsho – Phajoding
The trail 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 peaks. From this pass, the trek takes you downhill to Phajodhing for a nights halt. The camp is above Phadjoding

Day 09: Phojoding - Thimphu
The trail to Thimphu is all the way down hill through a forested area of mostly Blue pine. By taking leisurely pace you can reach Thimphu in about 3 hours for a nice hot shower and lunch. evening at leisure.

Day 10: Thimphu Sightseeing
A full day of Sightseeing of Thimphu valley with a visit to Handicraft emporium, Zilukha Nunnery, National Library, Painting School and Dechen Phodrang Monastic School. After lunch visit Memorial Chorten which was built in the memory of the late King and if time permits visit Simtokha Dzong - the first Dzong built in Bhutan by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1629. If this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday a visit to the Weekend Market is a must.

Day 11: Thimphu - Paro
Morning at leisure or Souvenir Shopping, after lunch drive to Paro, Overnight at Hotel

Day 12: Departure from Paro  to your next destination

 

Cost Includes:

  • Bhutan permit, entrance fees.
  • Airport pickup & drop
  • daily guided sightseeing tours.
  • privately guided tours & transfers as per given itinerary.
  • Twin sharing accommodation
  • All meals
  • Complete camping, cooking gears & camping staffs.
  • Pony/porters for transporting luggage’s during camping

Cost Excludes:

  • Airfares,
  • Expenses of personal nature like drinks and tip,
  • Personal travel health insurance,
  • Nepal re-entry visa fee
  • Emergency evacuation in case of landslides extra charge for porters and transportation.
  • Anything not mentioned under Services Included.

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