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Druk Path Trek
Months: Late February to June & September to December.
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan lies along the lofty ridges of the eastern Himalayas, bordered by China (Tibet) to the north and northwest, and by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal and Sikkim on the east, south and west respectively.
With an area of 38,394 square km., Bhutan is comparable to Switzerland both in its size and topography. The mighty Himalayas protected Bhutan from the rest of the world and left it blissfully untouched through the centuries. The Drukpa Kagyupa school of Mahayana Buddhism provided the essence of a rich culture and a fascinating history. The Bhutanese people protected this sacred heritage and unique identity for centuries by choosing to remain shrouded in a jealously guarded isolation. The kingdom is peopled sparsely, with a population approaching 552,996. Opened for tourism in 1974, after the coronation of the fourth King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Bhutan is perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourist destination. The country still retains all the charm of the old world, and travelers experience the full glory of this ancient land as embodied in the monastic fortresses, ancient temples, monasteries and stupas which dot the countryside, prayer flags fluttering above farmhouses and on the hillsides, lush forests, rushing glacial rivers, and – perhaps most important of all – the warm smiles and genuine friendliness of the people.
Druk Path Trek
Total trip 10 nights, 5 nights hotels/lodges, 5 nights camping, trekking max. altitude 3400m/11154ft.
Day 01 ARRIVE PARO
Day 02 PARO
Day 03 PARO – JELE DZONG 8KM, 3 HOURS
Day 04 JELE DZONG – JANGCHULAKHA 10KM, 3-4 HOURS
Day 05 JANGCHULAKHA – JIMILANGTSHO 11KM, 4 HOURS
Day 06 JIMILANGTSHO – SIMKOTA 11KM, 4 HOURS
Day 07 SIMKOTA – PHAJODING 10KM, 4 HOURS
Day 08 PHAJODING – THIMPHU 5KM, 3 HOURS
Day 09 EXCURSION TO PUNAKHA/WANGDUEPHODRANG
Day 10 THIMPHU – PARO
Day 11 DEPARTURE
Day 01:ARRIVE PARO
On arrival at Paro airport, transferred to your Paro hotel.
Day 02:PARO
Visit DrukgyelDzong, KyichuLhakhang, Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower and now the National Museum. Then walk down the hillside trail to visit RinpungDzong (ParoDzong), “the fortress of the heap of jewels.
Day 03:PARO – JELE DZONG 8KM, 3 HOURS
Today is a short trekking day. The journey starts with a short climb up to JeleDzong. The trek trail ascends gradually up to the camp, and if the weather is clear Paro valley can be seen with snow-capped mountains behind.
Day 04:JELE DZONG – JANGCHULAKHA 10KM, 3-4 HOURS
Begin with a one and a half hour climb and then ascend more gradually upwards. The trail takes you through thick alpine forests and rhododendrons. You will have fine views of Jomolhari and other snow capped peaks if the weather is right, and you may hear some monal pheasants calling during the day.
Day 5:JANGCHULAKHA – JIMILANGTSHO 11KM, 4 HOURS
The trail follows the ridge, and on a clear day the views of the mountains and valley are sensational. You will enjoy a great view of Jichu Drake (6,989m), the peak representing the protective deity of Paro.
Day 06:JIMILANGTSHO – SIMKOTA 11KM, 4 HOURS
The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and passes by the lake of Janetsho. Today you may come across some yak herders’ camps and get an idea of how these people live.
Day 07:SIMKOTA – PHAJODING 10KM, 4 HOURS
Today begins with a gradual climb, and if the weather permits you will enjoy majestic views of Mt. GangkarPuensum, and a host of other peaks. The trail slowly descends through juniper trees to a campsite beside a community hall near Phajoding cafeteria.
Day 08:PHAJODING – THIMPHU 5KM, 3 HOURS
The trek to Thimphu is downhill all the way, passing through a forested area of mostly blue pine. Taking a leisurely pace, you reach Thimphu in about 3 hours. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 09:EXCURSION TO PUNAKHA/WANGDUEPHODRANG
After breakfast, full day excursion to the Punakha and Wangdue valleys.
Day 10:THIMPHU – PARO
Sightseeing in Thimphu, National Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, Handicrafts Emporium, National Library, Institute for ZorigChusum, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside only). In the evening drive to Paro.
Day 11:DEPARTURE
Drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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